Good Day
Rapid City
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A boat exploded on Sheridan Lake on July 13 just before noon—smoke reached 100 feet high and flames set the water on fire while responders towed the burning boat to shore and no one was hurt. KBHB
- ➤ A Piper PA-25 Pawnee crashed while towing a Schweizer SGS 1-26 glider near Hot Springs Municipal Airport, killing one and injuring another—officials said the NTSB is scheduled to begin its investigation Sunday. KBHB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Captain 11’s blue jumpsuit—loaned from the South Dakota State Historical Society—was moved from the Sioux Falls studio back to the museum in Pierre Monday night for long-term storage to protect it from light. Dave Dedrick, who wore the suit on TV for over 40 years, said the move preserves the legacy of the show for future viewers. KELOLAND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Wall, local officials and developers are teaming with state agencies to build new homes to boost the economy—plans include clearing land and using a $1.2 million loan to begin the Echo Valley subdivision for 24 homes, 15 of which will be affordable. The town faces a housing shortage that makes it hard for workers and business owners to live close by, so the effort is a key step to encourage growth. South Dakota News Watch
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City Public Works and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials said algae, fueled by hot weather and lawn fertilizer, caused a partial fish kill at Memorial Park Lake on Saturday. City tests showed oxygen levels near (3 ppm) and crews will continue cleaning up fish carcasses while testing for ammonia and E. coli. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force plans to expand the Powder River Training Complex—spanning North and South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming—to support new training needs for B-1 and B-52 crews, while public meetings will be held from July 28 through Aug. 14, including a session in Rapid City. The public scoping period runs through Sept. 9. KBHB
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The wound is the place where the light enters you.
~ Rumi
About Good Day Rapid City
Welcome to the Good Day Rapid City, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Rapid City, South Dakota community. If you like the Good Day Rapid City, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Rapid City.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Rapid City and across South Dakota. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Rapid City
A free Rapid City community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddayrapidcity.com/sitemap