Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Good morning, Rapid City.
🎭 Culture
Board member Nicholas Hernandez said the youth hand game tournament at the Black Hills Powwow builds relationships between tribes and communities.
The Black Hills Powwow kicked off Friday, Oct.
9 with the Owang Waste Wahwayela Mani Fashion show featuring indigenous designers (from turtle island) and showcasing indigenous fashion as part of a larger cultural celebration.
Each year, the Black Hills Powwow hosts a youth hand game tournament that celebrates Lakota heritage as part of the powwow, allowing local youth to engage in a cherished tradition.
🌲 Environment
City and county agencies are working together today to clear overgrowth, heavy vegetation, and debris from Rapid Creek to improve water flow and reduce hazards.
🏛️ Government
A DOT grant from the FY2023-2024 byways program & approved funding will support improvements to Skyline Drive in Rapid City.
The project aims to upgrade the road as part of ongoing city infrastructure efforts.
🏥 Health
Exceptional Community Hospital now offers local residents a new option for timely care by striving to reduce wait times to 30 minutes or less from check-in to consultation.
The facility focuses on enhancing the patient experience for our community.
🏈 Sports
The Sturgis Scoopers outlasted Huron 53-47 in a wild football game on Friday night (Zhoel Irion scored four touchdowns) to improve to 4-3 before heading to Mitchell next week.
Rapid City Stevens won the Class AA State Tennis Tournament on Friday when the Raiders scored 479 points.
Ella Potvin won the singles title and also claimed the doubles championship with Bella Nelson — a season highlight for the team.
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