Alert Top Story RC Animal Control sees “insane” number of bite calls, prompts leash law reminder Darsha Dodge May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 0 Darsha Dodge Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Darsha Dodge As the weather gets warmer and people get outside, calls to Rapid City’s Animal Services and Enforcement have increased.kAmx? E96 A2DE EH@ H66<D[ p?:>2= r@?EC@= 92D C6DA@?565 E@ ?62C=J b_ 3:E6 42D6D[ 244@C5:?8 E@ ~77:46C z]!] s2G:5D@?[ H9@ 42==65 E96 ?F>36C @7 42==D ”:?D2?6”] #2A:5 r:EJ 92D 2? 2?:>2= C6DEC2:?E @C5:?2?46[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^4@56=:3C2CJ]2>=682=]4@>^4@56D^C2A:54:EJ^=2E6DE^C2A:54:EJ0D5^_\_\_\bafegRys0e]`a]_b_Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qme]`a]_b_k^2m[ H9:49 >2<6D :E :==682= E@ 2==@H 2?:>2=D E@ CF? 2E\=2C86 @C @77\C6DEC2:?E :? >@DE 2C62D @7 E96 4:EJ] k^AmkAms2G:5D@? D2:5 E96 @C5:?2?46 :D :? 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In wake of winter storm Diaz, tribes gather to discuss resources and solutions to emergency management “Because of a lack of funding, our programs are choking each other out,” OST President Star Comes Out said. ”It's causing our tribes to make i…
Rapid City Council candidates address city issues and ward priorities To allow candidates a chance to address some of the issues facing Rapid City, the Journal reached out to all eight candidates for City Council…
Rapid City mayor candidates address city issues, growth To allow candidates a chance to address some of the issues facing Rapid City, the Journal reached out to all five candidates for mayor with th…
DANR to make final decision on Wharf gold mine expansion in July During two days of testimony, the Board of Minerals and Environment heard all the information needed to make a decision on the future of Wharf…
She'd be 14: Authorities release new age-progressed images of Serenity Dennard May 12 marks the 14th birthday of Serenity Dennard, whose sudden disappearance in February 2019 left in its wake a sea of questions still wait…
Body found in drainage ditch Sunday identified as missing Duane Yellow Cloud The Rapid City Police Department has identified the man found deceased in a drainage tunnel near East Boulevard and Omaha Street Sunday as Dua…
Make a splash at Rapid City’s outdoor pools this summer “It’s been one long winter,” said City Recreation Specialist Teaghan Berkey. “We know everyone’s ready to hit the water and have some summer p…
Forest Service to offer ‘Junior Forest Ranger’ programs at Pactola Visitor Center The Junior Forest Ranger program is an exciting way for young people to explore and learn about the forest.
Black Hills War Monument Association to hold Memorial Day dedication of renovated monument The Black Hills War Monument Association will host a dedication of the newly renovated Black Hills War Monument on Memorial Day at 9:30 a.m.
Rapid City Fire Department collects $20,486 on day one of ‘Fill The Boot’ “WOW! You are amazing, Rapid City!” the Rapid City Fire Department wrote in a Facebook post.
Rapid City downtown parking free over Memorial Day Weekend Rapid City officials announced Monday parking in the downtown area will be free for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old girl found safe Meagan Curley was last seen in the 400 block of Fairmont Boulevard around 10:00 p.m. May 22. RCPD said they’ve checked numerous locations sinc…
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Black Hills National Forest brings back Moon Walks for 28th year All Moon Walks are held on a Saturday night close to the full moon and begin at 7:00 p.m. Most programs last for one- to two-hours.
Hoffman: South Dakota needs term limits, not term ‘suggestions’ A Sioux Falls Senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that would limit State Legislators to 16 total years of service. South Dakotans …
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