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Rapid City
Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's Youth Council connects local teens with community leaders to address youth issues and participate in fundraising, with a rigorous selection process ensuring diverse representation. KOTA
- ➤ The Knights of Columbus raised $5,000 through their Coats for Kids Bowling Tournament to buy 212 coats for children at the Children’s Home Society. KOTA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Department of Correction issued a public alert after releasing Cory Yellow Boy, a high-risk offender with a history of serious crimes, due to his full sentence completion. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ A 44-year-old inmate was found dead by hanging in his cell at Pennington County Jail, Rapid City, despite life-saving efforts by jail staff and paramedics. KOTA
- ➤ A 45-year-old man in Rapid City received a 25-year prison sentence for the second-degree rape of a child between the ages of four and nine. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Middle School inaugurated its new $67 million facility featuring modern upgrades and environmental technologies to accommodate more students and enhance learning. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ellsworth AFB plans to relocate 17 B-1 Bombers to Grand Forks for 10 months due to runway renovations, with the move contingent on environmental evaluation outcomes. 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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Badlands Sabres Hockey host rival Gillette Wyoming Saturday night
Come watch your Badlands Sabres Saturday night as the Gillette Wild will be coming to town. It will be the Sabres koozie giveaway along with a team poster autograph session after the game. Game time is 7:05 at the Roosevelt Ice Arena. See you at the rink!!
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