Good morning, Rapid City.

Crews responded to a fire at Coeur’s Wharf gold mine’s crushing facility near Lead at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday—scheduled maintenance caused the fire as local firefighters contained it quickly and all workers were accounted for with no injuries reported.

The Rapid City Area Schools board approved a new school calendar — the schedule will guide classes and holidays for the upcoming school year.

South Dakota Lottery officials reported that a $2 million Powerball prize from a ticket purchased at Gas N More in Mobridge and a $500K Powerball Double Play prize from a ticket bought at Hy Vee Gas in Sioux Falls remain unclaimed, with deadlines set for Feb.

19, 2026 and Feb. 23, 2026 respectively. Unclaimed funds will revert to the state’s Unclaimed Prize Fund if the winners do not claim their prizes—prompting a final call for interested players.

A coalition of state attorneys general, including one from North Dakota, is challenging Union Pacific's plan to buy Norfolk Southern for $85 billion.

Their letter warns the merger will cut competition, raise prices, and hurt national security—threatening local industry and farmers.

Gov. Larry Rhoden said the state will join a federal tax credit program to fund private school education—he prefers to give funds to private schools instead of the federal government—and noted that this move is separate from any future legislative proposals.

In Rapid City, residents are invited to donate blood at the Pistols and Pulaskis drive and vote for South Dakota Wildland Fire or South Dakota Highway Patrol—supporting local health and safety efforts.

Organizers said the drive will help provide needed resources.

Kansas City Mavericks vs. Rapid City Rush

6:05-7:35 p.m. — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Friday night hockey with the Rapid City Rush taking on the Kansas City Mavericks.

Raptorpalooza Holiday Market

10 AM – 3 PM — East Middle School — Free — Shop handmade gifts, crafts, and festive treats while supporting local students and a community food drive.

Idaho Steelheads at Rapid City Rush

6:05-7:35 p.m. — The Monument — Ticket prices vary — Catch the first of three thrilling hockey games with the Rapid City Rush facing off against the Idaho Steelheads.

46th Annual Turkey Trot

9 AM — Old Storybook Island Shelter — Early registration pricing applies — Kick off Thanksgiving Day with a festive fun run and delicious refreshments.

Badlands Sabres Hockey team host Wyoming rivals Yellowstone Quake

Come watch from fast and exciting hockey as the Badlands Sabres host the Yellowstone Quake Friday and Saturday night, November 28 and 29 with adult tickets priced at $10. The Badlands Sabers are part of the North American 3 Hockey league with players aging 17 to 21 years of age

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin II Training

Dec 8-11 — Corporate Education Center, Rapid City, SD — Training fee applies — Enhance your Linux administration skills with this structured IT training program.