Good morning, Rapid City.

SD DOT reported that 537,459 vehicles have entered the 85th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, marking an 11% increase over the five-year average.

City officials note the count does not represent unique visitors since vehicles may re-enter — it is one measure among several used to gauge overall travel activity.

Rapid City Area Schools announced a major transportation overhaul that removes over 100 bus stops for the 2025 to 2026 school year—after months of study and community feedback—and will improve safety while reducing route cancellations.

Today, Rapid City’s Utility Maintenance Division begins repairs on a water line in the southbound lanes of Fifth Street near Cathedral Drive.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is leading a bipartisan group of 11 state attorneys general to ask a court to stop beef processors from using the 'Product of USA' label on foreign-sourced beef that misleads consumers.

The attorneys general filed an amicus brief showing that the USDA admitted the labeling error—protecting local ranchers and quality beef production.

Team Black swept Team Red in two games at the American Legion All-Star Baseball games on Aug.

11, winning the opener 5-3 and the second game 10-6. Key players like Tad Tjaden and Isaac Brown led the wins while Rapid City Post 22's Jadon Moreno took the loss.

The PRCA Xtreme Broncs Finals will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17 at the Central States Fair in Rapid City—bringing together the top 12 saddle bronc riders from the PRCA and Xtreme Broncs Tour.

Reigning champion Wyatt Casper will try to defend his title—he set a record last year with a $33,644 win.

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.