Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ally Formanek was named the new Visit Rapid City CEO and said she will lead efforts to market Rapid City as a top destination for tourism, meetings and sports nationally — using digital and out-of-home ads to draw more visitors. She served as interim CEO since April 1 and brings almost 30 years of local residency and over 15 years of tourism experience — a background that will guide her strategy for the future. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ KELOLAND Living Bowling Card launches this year to help local alleys drive more customers and improve sales—offering six games or two hours of bowling at Sport Bowl and 25 other centers. The card, valued at over $1,000 for $165, gives bowlers an affordable way to enjoy an activity for all ages. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities in the Northern Hills said a 59-year-old Iowa man named Larry Petersen died when a 9mm handgun was fired during a fight at a rental cabin south of Lead at 5:22 p.m. on June 12—a dispute involving four men in a UTV riding group is under investigation. KBHB
- ➤ Rapid City Police responded at around 10:05 p.m. Sunday to a report of gunshots on the 1600 block of Kellogg Place in Star Village - they are investigating the shooting. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ A Rapid City woman was arrested on suspicion of a second DUI, possession of a controlled substance, a move over violation, and no proof of insurance — she nearly hit an officer during the incident. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two agriculture events are underway in Deadwood today — the R-CALF USA National Convention began on June 17 and will run through June 19, while the Governor’s Agricultural Summit features speakers like Alan Hojer and a forestry tour on its second day. KBHB
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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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Live Music: Jimmy Ray & The Stingers
1-11:59 p.m. — Lost Cabin Beer Co. - Hill City Beer Garden — Cost not specified — Enjoy live blues music, fresh beer, and delicious food in a vibrant beer garden setting.
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Hills Alive Festival
Time TBA — Memorial Park — Free entry — Celebrate faith with uplifting music and community during this beloved Christian festival.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Character is much easier kept than recovered.
~ Thomas Paine
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