Community News
Take a break and get caught up on what’s happening in and around Rapid City.
- Humane Society of the Black Hills faces overcapacity
The shelter is beyond its limits, and staff struggle to manage the overwhelming number of surrendered and stray animals.
- Brownlee new editor of Rapid City Journal
As executive editor, he will direct the Journal’s daily newsgathering efforts with a sharp focus on breaking news, local government, education, business and high school and collegiate sports.
- New monument in Memorial Park promotes peace
A new monument in Rapid City’s Memorial Park urges the community to choose peace.
- Rosen speaking today about Constitution
The Center for Civic Engagement at Black Hills State University is hosting "The History and Future of the American Idea," from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Recital Hall in Meier Hall on the campus of BHSU in Spearfish. The…
- Craft fairs: Shop for handmade gifts, holiday decor and more
Whether you need Christmas gifts, a wreath for your front door or even a pie for Thanksgiving, you’ll find them at upcoming craft fairs.
- Rapid City earns best water in South Dakota honor
Rapid City was recently recognized for having the best water in South Dakota at the annual conference of the South Dakota Section of the American Water Works Association.
- Railroad work begins on Pleasant Valley Road Wednesday
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad will install a new railroad crossing surface on Pleasant Valley Road near Interstate 90 at exit 37.
- Tunnel inspections begin across Black Hills Monday
Starting Monday, Oct. 7, South Dakota Department of Transportation crews will be conducting bi-annual tunnel inspections in the Black Hills area.
- DOT pavement work begins across western South Dakota Monday
Beginning the week of Oct. 7, 2024, multiple pavement repair projects are scheduled to begin across western South Dakota.
- Road closures planned over the weekend in Sturgis
Starting on Saturday, Oct. 5, the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad will be removing and replacing the railroad crossings at Dixon Drive, 3rd Street and Park Street in Sturgis.