Good Day
Rapid City
Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Rapid City.
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Pennington County Sheriff’s Office data shows a 40% drop in violent crimes — including assault, arson, burglary, homicide, robbery and sexual assault — even as naloxone use rose and deputies made more vehicle stops with increased DUI arrests. KBHB
- ➤ Two Rapid City residents, Terrell Arthur Wilkins (41) and Leannah Raine Vitalis (27), were arrested Wednesday after a highway patrol traffic stop led to a seizure of 126.9 grams of cocaine, about 100 counterfeit oxycodone pills with fentanyl, 6.6 grams of MDMA and 0.3 ounce of marijuana, and they now face multiple felony and misdemeanor charges at Pennington Country Jail. KELOLAND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rancher Calli Williams of the South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association said beef prices hit over six dollars per pound in June due to shrinking cattle herds, yet shoppers still choose beef for meals today. Williams noted that an online tool on the Beef It’s What’s for Dinner website helps buyers select budget-friendly cuts — and recent rains may boost cattle numbers in the next two years. KELOLAND
- ➤ South Dakota is building new hemp processing centers that plan to turn hemp into products such as animal bedding and building materials while taking carbon from the air. Advocates say easing tough testing and improving supply chains can bring jobs to small towns—though more growers and investors are needed to meet this goal. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Air Force Colonel Erick Lord will take command of Ellsworth Air Force Base’s 28th Bomb Wing later this month. He was the author of a report that blamed the bomber squadron’s culture for safety problems after a B-1B crashed — a report that led to leadership changes. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sturgis Titans ended their summer legion season with a 5-1 loss on Wednesday night and a 12-0 defeat on Thursday as Yankton won the best-of-three series. Yankton moved to the state tournament—joining Rapid City Post 22 and Rapid City Post 320 in the competition. KBHB
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Compression packing cubes are a travel game-changer — fit twice as much, stay organized, and avoid suitcase chaos. Perfect for any trip, they keep clothes tidy, save space, and make packing and unpacking a breeze. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Rapid City.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Lil Jon Live in Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Central States Fair, Inc. — Tickets available — Get ready for a night of crunk with Lil Jon and the hype of Mike Jones.
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.
Maximize Space and Stay Organized with Compression Packing Cubes
Don’t overlook compression packing cubes for your next trip — they’re a simple but transformative travel essential. Designed to compress clothing and maximize space, these cubes help you fit twice as much into your suitcase without the bulk.
Beyond just saving space, compression packing cubes keep your luggage neat and organized. Group your outfits by day or category, separate clean and dirty clothes, or designate cubes for different family members when traveling together. No more rummaging through your suitcase — everything stays in its place, easily accessible when you need it.
Lightweight and durable, these cubes are ideal for carry-ons and checked bags alike. They also help prevent overpacking by limiting how much you can fit in each cube. Once you try them, you’ll wonder how you ever traveled without them.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Good Day Rapid City.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout 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