Good morning, Rapid City.

Kenneth Scissons grew up in Rapid City and joined the local National Guard; when World War II broke out, he volunteered for service.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting cut its staff by 25% because a $2.2 million funding drop forced it to end programs like In the Moment—four newspapers that closed weeks ago were bought and restarted by Champion Media as local TV stations and digital platforms adapt to delivery challenges and rising costs, reshaping the news landscape in South Dakota.

Rapid City police are investigating a road rage incident from Thursday when Nathaniel Stabber fired a gunshot near Knollwood Drive while pointing his handgun at a pickup truck—no one was injured and he now faces charges of aggravated assault and discharge of a firearm at a motor vehicle.

A 21-year-old Sturgis man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty but mentally ill to attempted murder when he fired three shots at a police center and two at an officer—he caused hearing damage and emotional trauma and was ordered to pay over $12,800 in restitution.

Rapid City Stevens High School seniors Sakurako Tinant and Arabella Scott received South Dakota Seals of Biliteracy at a school ceremony on Thursday, marking RCAS’s first year offering the program while alumna Olivia Miller had already earned her seal.

The seals honor proficiency in English and another language—Japanese for Tinant and Spanish for Scott—and are part of a state initiative launched last year to recognize biliteracy.

Monument Health will open its new Rapid Valley Clinic and Urgent Care Sept.

2 at 2526 Elderberry Blvd—this facility will offer primary care weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and urgent care daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to serve local and traveling patients.

At the Douglas Early Bird meet held Friday at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, Tate Van Beek of Rapid City Stevens won the boys race in 15:51.25 while Kori Keil of Spearfish won the girls race in 18:55.95—launching a strong start to the new season.

62 Cars Auction in Rapid City, SD

12 AM — 2170 Seger Dr, Rapid City, SD — Various bids — Discover over 300,000 repairable cars at this exciting auction event.

Frankenstein

7:30-9 p.m. — Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fresh adaptation of Frankenstein that explores the human experience through contemporary dance and original music.

Puzzle~Rama

6-7:30 p.m. — Firehouse Wine Cellars — $5 cash entry — Assemble your dream team and race to complete a 300-piece puzzle for prizes and fun.