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Rapid City
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jesse Johnson, 45, entered a no-contest plea to child abuse in Pennington County, with initial charges of first-degree rape and sexual contact with a child being dismissed in exchange. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Two individuals from Rapid City have been arrested on charges of second-degree murder and felony child abuse regarding the death of a seven-week-old baby in November 2022. KOTA
- ➤ Three individuals were apprehended in South Dakota with 2,000 fentanyl pills and seven grams of methamphetamine, facing various drug-related charges. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's total budget for 2025 is $340,493,766, marking a 29.3% increase from 2024, with significant investments in infrastructure and community services. KOTA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wyatt Casper won the PRCA Xtreme Broncs Finals championship for the second consecutive year in Rapid City, S.D., scoring 174 points. KBHB
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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WSDCF Bishop's Golf Classic
Experience a fun-filled day of golf at Arrowhead Country Club, featuring a shotgun start and an evening reception with awards.
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