Community News
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- Single-day closure scheduled for eastbound Wasta rest area
On Thursday, Nov. 14, the eastbound Wasta Rest Area located on Interstate 90 will be temporarily closed for crews to conduct asphalt repair work on the off-ramp.
- 'I'm proud of where I'm at': Glow Walk raises awareness for youth in need
"I'm proud to say I'm now sober and in recovery," she said to applause.
- Public meeting about next phase of Hwy. 385 construction set
The meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rimrock Church, 12200 S.D. Highway 44 in Rapid City.
- Southbound lane of I-190 in Rapid City to close Monday
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 4, the southbound lane of Interstate 190 in Rapid City will be closed to continue bridge repair work due to an over height load hit.
- Country Road bridge to close Nov. 4
The bridge located on Country Road, approximately 0.3 miles east of Dyess Avenue, will be closed to through traffic from Monday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 7.
- Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption celebrates National Adoption Month
Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption in Rapid City is joining communities nationwide in celebrating National Adoption Month 2024.
- Road work projects begin in southwest South Dakota Monday
On Monday, Nov. 4, South Dakota Department of Tranportation crews will begin an asphalt crack seal project on portions of U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 79.
- Glow Walk: Event urges help for Rapid City's homeless youth, runaways
According to the Youth Task Force, during the 2023-24 school year the Rapid City schools' McKinney Vento Program identified 708 students who were housing insecure or at risk of it.
- Rapid City Christmas light recycling begins Friday
As stores get into the holiday spirit early by lining the shelves, the City of Rapid City is also getting an early start with the annual Christmas Lights Recycling Program.
- Sioux Park restrooms to close Friday
Rapid City’s Parks and Recreation Department announced Thursday is the last day the restrooms at the Sioux Park playground will be open to public access.