Good Day
Rapid City
Thursday, August 29th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign Up Month with a coloring contest, personal transformation stories, and a chance to win local prizes. KOTA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two foreign nationals from Romania and Serbia were charged for executing 'swatting' attacks since 2020, including a bomb threat that locked down South Dakota Mines. KOTA
- ➤ Seth Keim pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter after a fatal collision involving a police car in Rapid City; other charges were dropped in a plea deal. KBHB
- ➤ An 18-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the violent assault on a couple at a Rapid City restaurant, with his juvenile accomplice being processed separately. Rapid City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's sales tax revenue for the first half of 2024 rose by 3% year-over-year to nearly $41.2 million, slightly missing projections, while tourism taxes exceeded expectations. Rapid City Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Council unanimously passed the first reading of the 2025 budget, reallocating funds to emphasize downtown beautification and support for the Rapid City Youth Council. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rapid City Sports Commission, established in 2022, aims to expand local sports by hosting national events, benefiting from city funding and boosting community and tourism. 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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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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Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival in Custer State Park
Experience a vibrant celebration of arts, crafts, live music, and cowboy poetry amidst the stunning backdrop of Custer State Park.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there isn't one.
~ Unknown
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