Good Day
Rapid City
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a 2.4% tuition increase for public universities for the 2026–2027 academic year to boost technology and student services; South Dakota Mines will see a 5% rise to support hands-on learning. KBHB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public hearing on uranium drilling in Hot Springs continues through Friday as state officials consider a permit to drill near Craven Canyon, seven miles north of Edgemont. Community members raised questions about translation services and impacts on cultural sites and groundwater (issues remain under review). KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City crews are repairing an active water line break on the 1600/1700 blocks of Cambell Street and E. St. Charles today. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Area track and field athletes competed at the West River Last Chance Meet Tuesday in Rapid City, aiming to secure a spot at next weekend’s state meet in Sioux Falls; winners like Nolan Long and Ashlynn Elshere led the charge + added extra excitement to the event. KBHB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Christian won its third straight boys state tennis championship Tuesday in Rapid City by winning all singles and doubles flights and finishing with 600 team points + coach John Williams praised the players’ resilience. KBHB
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Faith & Hope Women's Brunch
10 AM – 4 PM — The Monument — $ — Enjoy a day of inspiration featuring notable speakers and live Christian music.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Studio Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mesmerizing music of Hans Zimmer in a stunning candlelit setting.
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Black Hills Con 2026
12 PM-5 PM — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience three days of fandom fun with cosplayers, panels, and celebrity meet-and-greets.
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