Good morning, Rapid City.

Ten figures from health, philanthropy, arts, business and agriculture will be honored — with awards celebrating decades of service — at the annual South Dakota Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept.

11-12 in Chamberlain and Oacoma.

South Dakota agencies have rolled out new measures to help foster children stay connected with their families.

The program offers better communication tools + scheduled visits to strengthen bonds during placements.

Rapid City's annual memorial 5k run/walk honors Tom Pfeifle (the 19-year-old who died ten years ago) and brings neighbors together to celebrate his legacy.

Rapid City is one step closer to partnering with Dakota Biochar to convert waste wood into a soil-enhancing product and improve the city’s compost, with the Public Works Committee approving a memorandum of understanding Tuesday.

The agreement lets both sides evaluate future projects without immediate spending.

Sales tax collections in June rose, with general sales up 6.6% and half-year receipts 5.7% above budget (tourism collections increased 0.5%).

City Finance Director Daniel Ainslie will present the report today at 12:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

The Black Hills State University women’s soccer team achieved a 4-2 win over UMary on Thursday night at Yellowjacket Soccer Field, marking their first victory against UMary and best three-game start in program history.

Rapid City native Kylea Becker set a season assist record in the win.