Good morning, Rapid City.

Humane Society of the Black Hills’ cats-only Kitty City is located at 1820 E.

St. Patrick St. and offers residents a welcoming place to see and support local animal welfare efforts.

South Dakota health officials noted the 2025 Youth Tobacco Survey showed fewer middle-schoolers tried nicotine than in 2023, but daily use increased slightly.

The survey found e-cigarettes were most popular, with Native American youth reporting higher use rates than their peers.

South Dakota Mines Cross Country is hosting the annual Bauer XC Classic tonight at Hart Ranch + local teams will vie in a challenging race that brings community runners together.

Black Hills State Yellow Jackets will travel to Colorado to compete against Colorado Christian in Lakewood and CSU Pueblo in Pueblo after posting a 1-1 record in RMAC play.

The team will seek additional wins on its road trip to boost its schedule.

The Sturgis Soccer Black Hills Cup kicks off this weekend at the Sturgis Soccer Complex next to Woodle Field with 95 teams from South Dakota and surrounding states.

Games begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday, run until 10:00 p.m., and continue with play starting at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

South Dakota Mines Soccer closes its non-conference play with an away game at Colorado School of Mines today at 6 p.m. + It will host Adams State in a home contest on Sunday at 1 p.m.

Local cross country runners competed at Rocky Knolls Golf Course on Thursday morning (Bokegard won the boys’ race in 16:40.5 and Dennis won the girls’ race in 21:08).

The Sturgis Scoopers defeated the Rangers in a three-set volleyball match on Thursday night at Coach Gin’s Court.

They held a 15-13 lead in the first set and will host the Spearfish Spartans next Tuesday at West Gym.