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Rapid City
Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roadwork on S.D. Highway 231 in Rapid City, involving pavement and pipe repairs with lane reductions, begins on August 26, 2024, and is set to complete by October 15, 2024, costing a total of $250,000. KBHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 44-year-old man, charged with multiple offenses, was found dead by suicide in his jail cell at Pennington County Jail. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennington County Commission adjusted the 2025 provisional budget, including reallocating funds and approving new hires, but postponed funding for the 24/7 drug and alcohol testing program pending further clarification. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The U.S. Air Force is considering relocating 17 B-1 Bombers from Ellsworth AFB to Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota for 10 months to accommodate runway renovations, with a final decision pending an environmental evaluation. KBHB
- ➤ Senator Mike Rounds requests increased funding and a new strategy for tribal law enforcement in South Dakota, highlighting the outdated allocation system since 1999 amid rising crime rates. KOTA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City introduces its first axe-throwing venue, Axe It Out, gaining popularity with safety measures and a new mobile unit for outdoor events. KOTA
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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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