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Allender proclaims Saturday as Juneteenth in Rapid City, Noem says state workers will have Friday off
RAPID CITY, S.D. — For the second year in a row, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender issued a proclamation recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Day. Juneteenth is recognized nationally, and commemorates the emancipation of African Americans from slavery, along with…
Medical cannabis program website launched by Gov. Noem, Depts. of Health and Education
PIERRE, S.D. — On Thursday, June 17, Governor Kristi Noem launched medcannabis.sd.gov, along with the South Dakota Department of Health and the South Dakota Department of Education. The website is designed to answer questions and provide information about the upcoming…
Fire near Pine Haven now 100% contained after burning 103 acres
UPDATE (617/21 @ 6:10 P.M.): The Pine Haven Fire is now 100% contained. 103 acres burned. Mop up operations will continue through Sunday evening. Unburned fuel remaining inside the containment line will continue to burn and smolder so some smoke…
House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq War authorization
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House has passed legislation to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force in Iraq. Supporters say the repeal is necessary for Congress to reassert its constitutional duty to weigh in on matters of…
Wild Bill Days kickoff Thursday, run through Saturday in Deadwood
DEADWOOD, S.D. - It's Summertime and time for Wild Bill Days in Deadwood. It all kicks off Thursday night in Outlaw Square at 8:15 p.m. with a free concert headlined by Arch Allies:…
One injured after car hits motorcycle in Box Elder
BOX ELDER, S.D. -- A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a car Thursday morning. Around 9:00 am, police were called to the intersection of North Interstate 90 Service Road and…
SD DOH: 16 total new COVID-19 cases, one death statewide
PIERRE, S.D. — On Thursday, the South Dakota Department of Health reported 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 109,088. No cases are considered as new probable cases. One new death…
Guns N' Hoses Blood Drive happening next week
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The 16th annual "Guns N' Hoses" Blood Drive begins on Tuesday, June 22 at the Rushmore Mall. Vitalant is dealing with a blood supply shortage right now, so…
Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Obama health law
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Obama era health care law, preserving insurance coverage for millions of Americans. The justices left the entire law intact Thursday in ruling that Texas, other Republican-led states and…
UPDATE: 13-year-old Lacee Elyse Donovan found safe
UPDATE (6/17/21 10:45 am): Lacee Elyse Donovan has been located safe. MISSING CHILD UPDATE: Lacee Elyse Donovan has been located safe. — RapidCityPD (@RapidCityPD) June 17, 2021 RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City…
One dead following Wednesday afternoon crash in Belle Fourche
UPDATE (6/17/21 @ 2:45 p.m.): South Dakota Highway Patrol confirms that a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier was northbound on Highway 85 in the inside driving lane when it crossed the turn lane and traveled into the southbound lanes. The Cavalier sideswiped…
Monument Health offering free sports physicals to student athletes
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Many athletes - especially student athletes - are well accustomed to sports physicals and examinations. Monument Health is helping families by offering sports examinations free of charge to school-age athletes.…
Rapid City making plans for July 4th fireworks celebration
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Independence Day is fast approaching and people are beginning to make plans for the holidays. Part of those plans is figuring out where to watch fireworks. Although cancelled at Mount…
"Stayin' Alive" - the importance of CPR
RAPID CITY, S.D. — CPR is one of those life-saving skills that is better to have and not need, than to need and not have. Over the weekend, fans watched in disbelief as Danish…
