Good morning, Rapid City.

The Highway 16B bridge in Rapid City now honors U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Laurence E.

Radlinger—a Kadoka native who died in World War II—as local officials dedicate the memorial to his service and community heritage.

Tzadik Mount Rushmore Hotel, LLC, operating The Rushmore Hotel and Suites on Mount Rushmore Road, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug.

13 in Florida’s bankruptcy court, citing $10 to 50 million in assets and liabilities. Local creditors such as Western States Fire + Pennington County await fund distribution.

South Dakota gas prices rose nearly 12 cents to average $3.99 per gallon today, based on data from 628 local stations — the lowest noted price was $3.59 and the highest was $4.74.

South Dakota’s airports, including Rapid City, may face more delays as a pilot shortage is expected to strain expansion projects.

Boeing estimates an additional 674,000 pilots are needed by 2045 + experts warn that limited training capacity for pilots and crews will increase cancellations.

The Meade 46-1 School Board met last night to discuss a proposal to reorganize east school boundaries involving $297,000,000 in valuation.

They approved bus route changes + a $6,500 FY27 budget transfer and may later consult with Wall or New Underwood School Boards.

State officials announced expanded drought mitigation strategies in extreme drought areas (including western Pennington County, Lawrence, Custer and Fall River counties) to better manage water resources for local communities.

The Rapid City Council approved an agreement with Sanford Health on Monday night for naming rights to a new sports complex; the deal includes a $10 million donation starting in 2027 and plans for construction to begin this fall for an opening by 2029.

The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll was released showing preseason rankings for local prep teams.

Lincoln led Class 11AAA (16 votes), Pierre topped Class 11AA (19) and SF Christian led Class 11A (20).

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the RMAC announced the 2026 women's volleyball preseason coaches poll and Preseason All-RMAC Team, predicting the Yellow Jackets finish 13th in conference as they enter season two with coach Grayson DuBose (after a 6-20 season).

At Boulder Canyon Country Club Monday, Sturgis and St Thomas More tied for the top team spot with a score of 314 at the Sturgis Invite while Andrew Levine won the individual title with a 72.

The Rapid City Stevens girls tennis team won 9-0 against Rapid City Christian Monday in a shutout match—boosting their season record to 5-0.

Rapid City Christian also claimed a 9-0 win over Spearfish in both singles and doubles events.