Good morning, Rapid City.

Hundreds of cattle and sheep producers gathered in Rapid City last week for the R-CALF USA National Convention and Trade Show, where debates, educational sessions and a record-setting auction raised $80,000.

Approved proposals from the event will help shape future industry policies.

A fundraiser was launched to support Interior Volunteer Fire Department Captain John Jessen, who suffered a severe right leg break while fighting the South Fork Fire near Crawford on June 14 and remains hospitalized after several surgeries (he has five children) as he faces a long recovery.

At about 5:45 p.m. on Friday, the Johnson Siding Volunteer Fire Department rescued a paint horse trapped in a narrow ditch along Norris Peak Road using a winch+straps, leaving both the animal and its rider uninjured.

Box Elder fire crews quickly controlled a grass fire that broke out near I-90 between eastbound and Meadow Road on Monday afternoon — Rapid City crews and the Highway Patrol helped slow traffic and protect nearby homes.

GasBuddy data shows that average gas prices in South Dakota fell to $3.69 today, dropping 8.6 cents per gallon in the past week.

Some stations still vary - prices range from $3.07 to $4.47 per gallon ahead of the Fourth of July.

South Dakota DOT will rebuild a sixteen-mile stretch of U.S. 85 in the Black Hills in 2029 for safety improvements like wider lanes and better shoulders, though some locals worry the changes may hurt the road's scenic charm.

The public comment period runs until Sept. 4.

Spearfish Post 164 Spartans won both games of a windy doubleheader at Black Hills Energy Field on Sunday, beating Sturgis Post 33 10-0 and 7-4.

The victories featured strong hitting & precise pitching, leaving Sturgis at a 5-12 record ahead of their next game in Rapid City.

Rapid City Post 22 hosted Watertown on Sunday and won both games, 4-3 and 12-2, boosting their record to 29-7 + they will enter the Firecracker Tournament on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Post 320 swept the Renner Royals in a doubleheader with a walk-off win.

The Little Prince by Flutter Productions

7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center of Rapid City — Tickets available starting June 8th — Experience a magical theatrical adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved classic.

Backyard Chickens 101

1-3 p.m. — Rapid City Public Library — Free entry — Discover the essentials of raising chickens at home, from coop design to care and feeding.

LifeLight Hills Alive Festival

4-10 p.m. — Memorial Park — Free entry — Experience two full days of worship, music, and family fun at this vibrant community festival.

From Rails to Trails: A Journey Through History

6-7 p.m. — The Journey Museum — Free entry — Discover the transformation of the Black Hills railways into stunning recreational trails through engaging films.

Black Hills Yoga Festival

8 AM - 1 PM — Cohort Craft Brewery - Black Hills — Free entry — Celebrate yoga, music, food, and community in the magical Black Hills.