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Rapid City looks to make downtown railroad crossings quieter
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Rapid City is a step closer to making things a little quieter downtown. The US Department of Transportation announced last week that Rapid City will receive $1.1 million, one of 150 communities to receive a share of a $1.8 billion RAISE grant. RAISE stands for Rebuilding...
Fascinating Military History You Can Experience In Rapid City
A Rapid City vacation goes beyond outdoor exploration at area parks and monuments, above the thrilling heights found at area attractions, and deeper into historic events that will capture everyone’s attention. We’re a great destination full of patriotism perfect for those intrigued with military history and the evolution of aircraft technology. If that’s you, here are some places you need to explore and why.
Action taken by RCAS Board of Education on Superintendent comments
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Rapid City Area Schools Board of Education has released a response to comments made by the school district’s superintendent Nicole Swigart. The board apologizes for Swigart’s comments about Native American students and is putting the superintendent on leave for 30 days. Here...
Two Spirit Powwow in Rapid City expands for its second year
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Two Spirit Powwow at the Monument in Rapid City wrapped up today with drag bingo after a successful weekend for the event’s second year. This year's powwow expanded on the previous event and included new events including bingo and a benefit concert. Organizers say events like these are a big part of reclaiming elements of Native American culture while creating a welcoming space for otherwise marginalized communities.
Rapid City pools closing early Thursday for Independence Day
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The city’s outdoor pools and the Roosevelt Swim Center will be open on Thursday for Independence Day but will close early at 4 p.m. The Roosevelt Park Ice Arena will be closed on Thursday for the holiday. See a spelling or grammatical error in...
St. Joseph closure update: Road to reopen one lane mid-afternoon Monday
UPDATE July 1 - City crews are working diligently to complete repairs on the water line on Saint Joseph Street. The repairs are expected to be finished by mid-afternoon Monday. By this time, Rapid City officials anticipate reopening Saint Joseph Street between Steele Avenue and Saint Charles Street to one...
Water main break closes St. Joseph Street in Rapid City for weekend
RAPID CITY, S.D. — St. Joseph Street in front of O'Harra Stadium and the South Dakota Mines campus is closed to all traffic and will remain closed all weekend, June 29 and 30, due to a 16-inch water main break. The closure extends from Steele Avenue to E. St. Charles Street.
Fitzgerald Stadium remote disposal site closed July 1-9
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Fitzgerald Stadium remote disposal site will be closed Monday through July 9 due to the Firecracker American Legion Baseball Tournament, hosted by American Legion Post 22. The tournament is scheduled for July 3-7 at Fitzgerald Stadium. The City’s Solid Waste Division will close the...
Sturgis has new addition for adrenaline junkies
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The City of Sturgis and Black Hills Trails have teamed up to create a new downhill mountain bike trail, adding to the already impressive trail system in the Black Hills area. “The trail system that we have here is already state-of-the-art, one of the top...
Harrisburg, Tea, Box Elder lead booming South Dakota cities
This bedroom community just south of Sioux Falls transformed over the past couple of decades into the fastest-growing South Dakota city of more than 5,000 people, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau and Population Division report.
Rapid City hosts Plastic Free July Coloring Contest for kids
RAPID CITY, S.D. - The City’s Solid Waste Division is encouraging kids in the Rapid City community to join the Plastic Free July challenge. As part of this initiative, the Solid Waste Division is hosting a coloring contest for kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. The goal is to inspire the community’s youth to reduce single-use plastic during July, under the theme ‘Choose to Refuse Single-Use Plastic.’
Native Pop arts festival runs through the weekend in Rapid City
Another edition of the Native Pop festival in Rapid City is another chance for artists emerging and established to find an audience. With styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, every show brings something new. The artist reception and award ceremony was held at the Suzie Cappa gallery in downtown Rapid...
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