Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After two days of witness testimony in Rapid City, the evidentiary hearing for NDN Collective CEO Nick Tilsen on aggravated assault and obstruction charges was continued until August 1 - his group asked Pennington County to drop the charges and supporters say he is being targeted as a Native rights advocate while state officials maintain the charges are based on clear evidence. Native Sun News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On June 13, 143 graduates celebrated the 52nd Annual Wowapi Ohiiciyapi graduation at Oglala Lakota College with a vibrant Grand Entry, traditional dress and a round dance that honored their heritage. College leaders and community supporters (including President Dr. Dawn Tobacco Frank and Dr. Cheryl Crazy Bull) praised the graduates for their resilience and the strength of their cultural traditions. Native Sun News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On June 12, Frank Star Comes Out of the Oglala Sioux Tribe said that the Bismarck consultation session did not allow enough input as government staff cuts had already begun. Tribal leaders and a federal appeals court have shown that the process may favor quick decisions—raising doubts about meeting treaty obligations. Native Sun News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The YMCA ForeverWell Games are underway in Rapid City as people over 50 compete in different sports to show their strength. Today, competitors at the Liberty Center in Box Elder will take part in basketball events, a spelling bee and track events — proving that active competition continues to inspire. KELOLAND
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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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