Good morning, Rapid City.

Feeding South Dakota is hosting BackPack Week through Aug.

10 to fight child hunger by raising funds and providing essential supplies for kids in the Black Hills—donations are vital for the campaign's success.

The YMCA of Rapid City got a Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to help teens get ready for jobs and learn important life skills in the Black Hills.

Local coach Pam Hare nominated the YMCA, and the grant will pay for teen scholarships.

On Monday, a 60-year-old man riding a 2019 Harley Davidson lost control at a right-hand corner on U.S. Highway 16A near mile marker 43 and crashed into a 2000 Indian motorcycle and a 2008 Can-Am Roadster - he died, his female passenger was airlifted to hospital, and drivers of the other vehicles sustained serious injuries.

Director Kate Beecroft’s film East of Wall — a docu-fiction set in the Badlands that tells the true story of rancher Tabatha Zimiga and her family — won the Audience Award at Sundance earlier this year.

The film will have its South Dakotan premiere in Sioux Falls on August 12 and will be released nationwide on August 15.

Sen. Mike Rounds secured $9.4 million for 35 public tribal radio stations to help keep these vital services running after federal cuts—while the Bureau of Indian Affairs said the first grants will be provided by the end of this year or early next.

This funding supports stations that serve remote communities, including four in our state.

Rapid City Council approved a tax increment financing district by an 8—2 vote to fund a new police precinct at 120 Knollwood Drive and support a North Lacrosse Street retail project likely to include Chick-fil-A.

The $10.06 million TIF will direct future tax revenue to local improvements—such as a stoplight on Luna Avenue—and council members debated traffic impacts and project benefits.

Gov Larry Rhoden appointed Nick Fosness from Britton — filling the District 1 seat vacated by Christopher Reder who resigned on May 2.

Fosness, chief executive officer at Avera’s Marshall County Hospital Healthcare Center and incoming president for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations, is expected to vote on a male prison project in Sioux Falls during a special legislative session on Sept. 23.

Rapid City officials attended a groundbreaking event Tuesday where Gov. Larry Rhoden and NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace helped start work on the new bocce complex—an initiative expected to boost local recreation—marking a major milestone for the city.

This past weekend, Sturgis rider Colby Raha broke the world record by jumping 205 feet at the Thunderdome — five thousand fans watched as he drove at 77 mph from a ramp built in a small parking lot — celebrating his team's hard work.

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.

62 Cars Auction in Rapid City, SD

12 AM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Various bids — Discover over 300,000 repairable cars at this exciting auction event.

Frankenstein

7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fresh adaptation of Frankenstein that explores the human experience through contemporary dance and original music.