Good morning, Rapid City.

Officials said a trail runner suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a buffalo struck her on Lover’s Leap Trail around 3:30 p.m. Monday at Custer State Park, and park staff plan to increase wildlife safety measures.

Caterpillar has launched cutting edge technology in Rapid City that will change how its machines are designed and built worldwide, and the innovation is being tested locally today.

Sutton Rodeo Company received the inaugural Secretary’s Award at the Governor’s Ag Summit in 2026, recognizing 100 years of rodeo excellence and contributions to local agriculture—continuing a century-old family legacy from Onida.

The award was presented by Secretary Hunter Roberts.

South Dakota Civil Air Patrol Lt. Col. Rodney ‘Buck’ DeWeese was named 2026 winner of the Frank G.

Brewer Memorial Lifetime Aerospace Education Award and will receive it at CAP’s national conference in August; his dedication to aerospace education and community leadership earned him honor + boosted his aviation career.

Researchers at SURF in Lead (the Sanford Underground Research Facility) discovered extremophile microbes that turn CO2 into rock in 10 days.

The startup Carbon EnZero, partnering with Black Hills Energy, will begin beta testing the technology later this year to capture industrial emissions before they reach the atmosphere.

Voting remains open for National Rodeo Hall of Fame nominees as South Dakotan Jim Thompson from Sturgis and Marvin Garrett from Belle Fourche join 15 finalists selected for 2026.

Votes will be accepted through July 31 and inductees will be honored at the museum during the Nov. 13-14 event in Oklahoma City.

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.