Good morning, Rapid City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.