Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Gavin Nelson, a custodian, became a homeowner in Rapid City through the Habitat for Humanity program after over 250 hours of sweat equity. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City's outdoor pools announce closure dates with free 'End of Summer Bash' events encouraging donations for local charity. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City introduces a new fall bocce league due to high demand in summer league signups, starting September 16. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ United Way of the Black Hills kicks off its 80th-year celebration in South Dakota with a new Community Giving Campaign to boost local support through combined caring and workplace giving events. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ A $8.1 million resurfacing project on Interstate 90 east of Box Elder, affecting traffic with lane reductions and speed limits, is set to start on Aug. 12, with completion expected by November 2024. Rapid City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 64-year-old man from Henry, TN, died in a motorcycle crash on I-90 near Belvidere, with details on helmet use unknown. KELOLAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Black Hills National Forest proposes hiking recreation and permit fees to enhance site maintenance and visitor experience, with public comments open until Nov. 29. Rapid City Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The John T. Vucurevich Foundation's Mental Health Builder Scholarships program has notably expanded, providing increased financial support for mental health professionals’ education within the Rapid City area's Systems of Care Collaborative. Rapid City Journal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Stephen McCranie
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