Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Rapid City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two new businesses in Rapid City, specializing in personalized gifts and skincare, will debut at the 48th annual Bridal Showcase to offer unique options for weddings and celebrations. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ The Vivos xPoint bunker complex in South Dakota, developed for 'preppers' seeking off-grid living, faces numerous lawsuits, complaints, and an FBI investigation over management practices and unmet resident expectations. Rapid City Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Mines integrates artificial intelligence into its curriculum to prepare students for a workforce experiencing rapid changes due to AI advancements. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City Area Schools emphasizes safety in its new Master Planning Survey in response to increased school shootings, aiming to improve facilities and recruit teachers. Rapid City Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Interior Department, responding to environmental and cultural concerns, has officially prohibited mineral exploration and drilling in the Pactola Reservoir-Rapid Creek Watershed for 20 years. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City's Solid Waste Division offers guidelines for disposing of holiday cardboard and wrapping paper, including recycling clean corrugated cardboard at designated sites and discarding shiny or food-stained items. Rapid City Journal
- ➤ Rapid City has launched its Christmas Tree and lights recycling program, allowing residents to responsibly dispose of holiday greenery and lights at designated locations until January 31. KELOLAND
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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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Allen Americans vs. Rapid City Rush Hockey Game
The Allen Americans will face off against the Rapid City Rush in an ice hockey match at The Monument in Rapid City, SD.
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