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Rapid City
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Treatment courts in Pennington County offer a cost-effective, rehabilitative alternative to incarceration, significantly lowering annual costs from $32,000 per inmate to $8,000 per participant while providing support and resources for recovery. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney Mario Gonzalez celebrates his 80th birthday and reflects on a career dedicated to justice and Indigenous rights, including seminal legal victories for land restoration and tribal sovereignty. Native Sun News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City police are intensifying their investigation and patrols in the Star Village neighborhood due to multiple reports of non-targeted, random gunfire from moving vehicles at night over the past week, urging community cooperation for safety. KBHB
- ➤ A woman was injured in a shooting in Rapid City, with preliminary findings suggesting a known relationship between victim and shooter; suspects have been detained. Rapid City Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rapid City's sales tax collections for October 2024 exceeded $7.3 million, marking a significant increase over the previous year and setting a new record for October. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caden Pourier, an Oglala Lakota senior from Maȟpíya Lúta High School, has been awarded a full QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship to attend Dartmouth College. Rapid City Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 47th Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI), expanding to welcome students nationwide, will feature diverse competitions and cultural showcases in Rapid City from December 17-21, 2024. Native Sun News
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Holiday Express Train Journey to the North Pole
This festive event offers a one-hour round trip from Hill City to the North Pole, featuring Santa, hot cocoa, and cookies while providing magical experiences for children.
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1880 Train Holiday Express Experience
Experience a nostalgic train ride filled with holiday cheer, featuring hot cocoa, cookies, and a special story while traveling through scenic winter landscapes.
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Free Pinball Friday at Hay Camp Brewing Company
A family-friendly event offering two hours of free social pinball with the opportunity to meet local enthusiasts and enjoy refreshments.
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Rapid City Rush vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey Game
Catch an exciting ice hockey game featuring the Rapid City Rush against the Tahoe Knight Monsters at the Ice Arena in Rapid City.
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