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Rapid City
Sunday, June 8th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A structure fire on the 200 block of E Idaho Street resulted in one person being rescued last night at 9:45 p.m.—firefighters later extinguished the blaze and confirmed no other victims were inside. KBHB
- ➤ The Johnson Siding and Whispering Pine fire departments responded to a truck rollover on Friday morning on a gravel road delayed by the Highway 385 reconstruction between Highway 44 and Sheridan Lake Road—two truck occupants were involved but no serious injuries were reported. KBHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge sentenced Rapid City man Guillermo Calderon to 25 years in prison for leading a meth trafficking conspiracy linked to a Mexican drug cartel—he pleaded guilty in March and was arrested in January 2024 for allegedly transporting 20 pounds of meth into the area. KELOLAND
- ➤ Pennington County Sheriff's Office is searching for an 80-year-old man—last seen in Rapid City—whose whereabouts remain unknown. Rapid City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Flume Trail will close Monday for multi-week tree maintenance work—officials say the repairs are expected to improve safety and help preserve the trail. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Vietnam War veteran John Marso, who saved down pilots amid gunfire — now helping fellow veterans — joined a protest in Rapid City against planned VA cuts. Rapid City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Department of Health said that an individual—the state's second confirmed measles case—visited two public places in Rapid City, potentially exposing people at Sam’s Club on June 1 from 12 pm to 6 pm and at Dakota Premier Medical Clinic on June 2 from 11:15 am to 3:45 pm. People who visited these locations are advised to monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days and contact their healthcare provider if they are not immune. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Veterans Classic Baseball Tournament took place at Pete Lien Field and the Sturgis Titans lost 10-2 to Sheridan while Rapid City Post 22 won 5-0 over Laramie and 3-2 over Pierre—extending their winning streak to 12 games. Rapid City Post 320 Stars also claimed wins with a 15-4 victory over Gerring and a 12-1 win over Cody, and the Post 22 18U team moved to 2-0 after beating Scottsbluff. KBHB
- ➤ On Friday the Spearfish Sasquatch defeated the Fremont Moo iLB 2—0 when three pitchers combined for a shutout—Evan Luke, Jackson Peters, and Hudson Hart struck out nine while Fremont Moo iLB recorded 11 strikeouts. KBHB
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June Fest 2025
2-10:30 p.m. — Memorial Park Bandshell — Free entry — Celebrate summer with food trucks, bouncy castles, giveaways, and raffles at this family-friendly festival.
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2025 SDVBCA Coaches Clinic
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Best Western Ramkota Hotel — Registration fees apply — Enhance your coaching skills and network at the National High School Coaches Association Convention.
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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
8 a.m. — Career Learning Center of the Black Hills — $2090 — Master the fundamentals of C# programming with expert-led instruction over five days.
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Wild West Wednesdays Rodeo
5-9 p.m. — Hart Ranch Camping Resort — Ticketed event — Experience action-packed rodeo events including bull riding and barrel racing with food trucks and live entertainment.
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Summer Music Series: Nervous Turtles
5-7 p.m. — Firehouse Wine Cellars — Free entry — Enjoy upbeat classic rock covers by Nervous Turtles in a vibrant setting.
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