Good morning, Rapid City.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Monday, the Rapid City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 60 block of Saint Charles Street; firefighters quickly contained the blaze while managing a downed power line and securing both the main residence and a detached garage—no one was home and three animals escaped safely.

A group of hikers were rescued Monday night at Hippie Hole in the Black Hills after one hiker broke his wrist when his group got turned around+ Rockerville VFD, Keystone Ambulance and Pennington County Search and Rescue reached him by 9:50 p.m.+ rescuers used a rope system and stokes basket to extract him safely by 11:30 p.m.

Allegiant celebrated 20 years of service at Rapid City Regional Airport by flying over 1.3 million passengers since 2005 and offering affordable nonstop travel for local families.

The airport hosted a ceremony that included a water salute by the Rapid City Fire Department (Station 8) and served cake and cookies to mark the milestone.

On Monday, five new council members—Stephen Tamang, Bill Evans, Greg Strommen, Lance Lehmann and Callie Meyer—were sworn in for three-year terms at Rapid City's meeting, with Finance Director Daniel Ainslie administering the oaths while returning members began their term with one year left. The council later chose Rod Pettigrew as president and Evans as vice president, and Mayor Jason Salamun recognized outgoing members Pat Roseland and Jesse Ham for their service.

The City of Rapid City issued 234 building permits in June valued at over $33 million, the fourth highest total for this month and nearly $20 million more than in June 2024.

Since the beginning of 2025, officials approved 1,153 permits totaling more than $161.5 million—reflecting a notable rise from last year.

Experts advise hikers on the Black Hills trails to drink plenty of water before and during their hikes to avoid dehydration and heat-related illness — officials stress that proper hydration and light clothing are essential for a safe experience.

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.

Hills Alive Festival

Time TBA — Memorial Park — Free entry — Celebrate faith with uplifting music and community during this beloved Christian festival.

Rapid City Car Auction

12 PM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Registration required — Discover over 200 vehicles at this exciting car auction event.

SPARK Men's Retreat

4 PM – 9 AM — Cedar Canyon Camp — $175 — A transformative weekend for men to reignite their faith and build community.

Picnic - A new kind of branding workshop

Picnic helps businesses and professionals hone a brand that aligns with their voice, values, and message. It creates brands that are easy for audiences to connect with—and that make work feel purposeful. Through hands-on exercises, Picnic invites you to listen, challenges you to be curious, and helps you think creatively. You'll leave with insights and techniques to keep your team inspired and your brand feeling fresh, day after day.