Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Rapid City.
Roger Vick enlisted in the Navy at age 15 in April 1944 by convincing recruiters he was older—he passed boot camp in Farragut, Idaho and served on a tank landing ship while facing a Caribbean hurricane and meeting his brother.
He was discharged in October 1944, reenlisted in March 1947, finished school in Sioux Falls, and later founded a construction company before retiring and being laid to rest in Hill City.
Rapid City Stevens principal Jocelyn Hafner apologized to Native American families on Thursday after a team posted a social media photo showing players in Native American dress — the photo was promptly removed — and the school said it will review its practices to ensure such incidents do not happen again.
A Sturgis man will serve 35 years in prison after shooting a police officer at the Meade County Law Enforcement Center last summer.
Senator Mike Rounds is expected to run for re-election next year—donations are coming in for a pet food drive that supports three local organizations as residents plan last-minute Labor Day weekend activities before cooler weather hits.
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.
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