Good morning, Rapid City.

The YMCA of the Black Hills announces its all-new Fall Program Guide with diverse activities that will help individuals and families stay active this fall.

The guide features programs such as exercise classes (and youth sports) to engage community members.

A Rapid City teen teams up with city officials to fill backpacks with essential school supplies for students on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

The effort will help ensure students have the resources they need as the new school year nears.

International enrollment increased at local universities, with South Dakota State University in Brookings rising from 615 to 865 students, but changing federal immigration rules are causing university leaders to expect fewer international students this fall.

Local employers like Wall Drug continue seasonal hiring despite visa processing delays.

Western Dakota Technical College launched the Catapult Stakeholders Group today, funded by a grant from the John T.

Vucurevich Foundation, to address workforce shortages in key fields including healthcare, automotive services, manufacturing, and electrical trades. Group members will meet over the next three years to align training with employer needs.

Today, Gov. Larry Rhoden announced support for Elevate Rapid City's plan to create a new industrial park by awarding $1 million from the Future Fund and local donor contributions + the project will prepare land and install public infrastructure for future business expansion.

Experts warn South Dakota's long-term care system is not keeping pace with a swiftly aging population, with over 11,000 people turning 65 daily and Medicaid cuts deepening caregiver shortages.

Many seniors face increased financial strain as the need for support grows in rural communities.

The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference launched its Peak Pricing Event for fall sports yesterday, offering RMAC fans an All-Access Pass for $120 with code RMACELEVATE26 until Aug.26.