Good morning, Rapid City.

The Black Hills Badges for Hope initiative helped 220 children find Christmas presents for their families, fostering positive interactions between youth and first responders.

The Lakota Nation Invitational (LNI) event, starting Dec.

18 at The Monument, showcased cultural events including art shows and chess competitions alongside basketball games.

Monica Garreau recounted the survival story of her grandmother, Jenny Walks First Woman, a Wounded Knee Massacre survivor, highlighting the historical trauma and the resilience of Native Americans, at a community event in Rapid City.

Firefighting teams are addressing an active 46-acre wildfire near Rapid City, with its cause currently under investigation.

Firefighters from multiple agencies are addressing two major wildfires in the Black Hills, exacerbated by gusty winds and dry conditions, with one fire near Rapid City covering 46 acres and another controlled fire near Sheridan Lake.

The Pennington County Commission honored Lloyd LaCroix and Travis Lasseter for their contributions as they exit their roles, paving the way for successors Ron Weifenbach and Jerry Wayne Derr in 2025.

Approximately 26,000 Monument Health patients may be affected by a data breach at vendor Change Healthcare, which experienced a ransomware attack compromising information of over 100 million people.

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.