Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City is set to unveil its renovated Dinosaur Park with $3.6 million in upgrades, including accessibility improvements, during a public celebration event. KOTA
- ➤ The Central States Fair in Rapid City, running August 16-23, offers diverse attractions including bull riding, live music by artists like Flo Rida, and Carnival Americana from noon to midnight for just $5 admission. KOTA
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 68-year-old man from Piedmont died after his motorcycle crashed on U.S. Highway 385 near Deadwood, with preliminary reports highlighting failure to negotiate a curve without a helmet. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after failing to navigate a curve and crashing into a wooded embankment near Spearfish. KOTA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rapid City man admitted to aggravated child abuse, facing local jail time with a possible probation instead of prison. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A South Dakota judge has expedited a trial regarding the legality of an abortion measure on the ballot, despite allegations of petition irregularities by the Life Defense Fund against Dakotans for Health. KBHB
- ➤ Senator Mike Rounds discussed national and global issues including U.S. immigration reform, the H-2B visa program, international conflicts, and the importance of artificial intelligence development at a Visit Rapid City event. Rapid City Journal
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Annual Polkapalooza Festival
Experience a lively two-day polka festival featuring great German food, refreshing beverages, toe-tapping music, and delightful dancing.
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2024 Pulses and Pistons Car & Bike Show Fundraiser
Experience the excitement of the Pulses and Pistons Cardiac Car and Bike Show featuring vehicle showcases, health screenings, and raffle prizes to support the Heart and Vascular Institute.
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