Good Day
Rapid City
Wednesday, August 28th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Pennington County Sheriff's Office and the City of Rapid City have introduced a new work-release program, IGNITE, aimed at providing job skills and education to non-violent offenders to aid their reintegration into society. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Freedom's Journey, a South Dakota-based non-profit, has aided human trafficking survivors since 2018 by offering resources and support throughout their recovery process. KOTA
- ➤ Rapid City Police Department enhances support for families in crisis by incorporating a Children’s Home Society case manager, funded by a $118,698.22 grant. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Two infrastructure repair projects on S.D. Highway 231 in Rapid City are underway, affecting traffic flow with lane reductions until October. Rapid City Journal
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in a single-car crash in Rapid City after the vehicle, speeding, swerved to avoid traffic, and crashed. KBHB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Police Department is intensifying its 'drive sober or get pulled over' campaign by increasing patrols from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 to reduce drunk driving incidents during the Labor Day weekend. Rapid City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approves the review process for a new Black Hills Energy power plant in Rapid City. KELOLAND
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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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Great Plains Mule Deer Celebration: The South Dakota Statewide Raffle
Experience a unique weekend of Mule Deer-centric activities including beer tastings, film premieres, and a gourmet dinner while contributing to mule deer conservation efforts.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay performed by the Listeso Quartet in a unique candlelit atmosphere at the Studio Theater in Rapid City.
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