Good morning, Rapid City.

Sturgis Harley-Davidson and Black Hills Harley-Davidson will bring over 1,200 motorcycles to the Black Hills for the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Aug.

7-16; riders can pre-reserve bikes using the new Rally Ready program and buy a limited 250 Years of Freedom collection.

Wildlife officials warned that a spike in black bear sightings has been reported near Lead (with some sightings even reaching Rapid City), so residents are urged to secure trash and remove outdoor food sources to prevent bears from drawing near homes.

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map released on Thursday, July 9 shows 86 percent of South Dakota in drought conditions as a heatwave approaches the state, with severe conditions near Sturgis, southwestern Meade, and central Pennington and eased drought in the Yankton area.

The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled against 160 sinkhole homeowners in the Hideaway Hills subdivision west of Rapid City, ending a six-year legal fight over a 60 million suit.

The unanimous decision upheld the state's claim of sovereign immunity, leaving the homeowners with no recourse.

Tribal council members, health leaders and Oyate Health Center staff met on July 7 in Rapid City to discuss proposals to convert 8,000 sqft of unused clinical space into dialysis, infusion and specialty care areas and to release overdue facility support payments.

Officials will reconvene soon to resolve the issue.

Rapid City Post 22 beat the West Fargo Patriots 5-4 after an error in the sixth inning gave them the lead on Thursday at the Fitz.

Post 22 will face the Idaho Falls Bandits at home tonight while Post 320 plays later at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

At the Little League State Tournament, Canyon Lake beat Pierre (5-0) and Harney won 12-1 against Oglala Lakota on Thursday.

Undefeated Sioux Falls and Brandon Valley will meet tonight at 7:00 p.m.; the loser of Friday’s elimination game will face the Brandon Valley/Sioux Falls loser on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

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.