Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Parks crews will plant 20,000 flowers this week in parks and along frontage areas to brighten local green spaces. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The College Sports Communicators announced on Tuesday morning that five BHSU Yellow Jackets earned 2026 Academic All-District® honors for softball in class and on the field. Audrey Fouras received her second honor while the other athletes received the award for the first time. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota local governments spent less than half of their opioid settlement funds allocated from late 2022 through 2025, state reports show. Some counties (11) have yet to report spending plans while places like Watertown fully allocated funds to support overdose prevention services. 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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Little Explorers Dinosaur Workshop
11 AM – 12 PM — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Hatch your own dinosaur with fizzy science and creative fun.
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