Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crane Drive at Long View Road will be closed from Aug. 14 to 28 for sewer work, with Carlin Street as a detour. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Antelope Creek Road at the railroad crossing will be closed from Aug. 13-15 for improvement works, requiring alternate routes. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City's Community Development Department hosts a 'Coffee With Planners' session on Aug. 15 to discuss nuisance ordinances, the Comprehensive Plan, and road construction projects. Rapid City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills Energy plans to build a $250-$270 million power plant in Rapid City, set to generate 100 megawatts and create three full-time jobs. KOTA
- ➤ South Dakota's average gasoline prices have remained steady at $3.27/g this week, amidst a general decline in national fuel prices and diesel hitting its lowest price since January 2022. KBHB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ellsworth Air Force Base undergoes extensive construction for B-21 Raider Bomber and over 3,000 service members, highlighting the importance of job opportunities for spouses and good schools for growth. KBHB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Black Hills State and South Dakota Mines football teams are predicted to finish fifth and sixth respectively in the RMAC Preseason Poll. KBHB
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