Alert Top Story Rapid City permit enforcement could hinder homeless meal programs Darsha Dodge Jun 1, 2023 Jun 1, 2023 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rapid City's Memorial Park bandshell near downtown Rapid City. Darsha Dodge kAm#2A:5 r:EJVD 564:D:@? E@ 6?7@C46 A6C>:E CF=6D 2E E96 |6>@C:2= !2C< 32?5D96== 4@F=5 3C:?8 E@ 2? 6?5 2 J62CD\=@?8 AC@8C2> E@ AC@G:56 uC:52J >62=D E@ E96 2C62VD 9@>6=6DD 2E E96 G6?F6]k^AmkAm&D6 @7 |6>@C:2= !2C<VD 32?5D96== 92D 2=H2JD C6BF:C65 2 A6C>:E[ H9:49 4@DED S`__ A6C 6G6?E[ 244@C5:?8 E@ r:EJ !2C<D s:G:D:@? |2?286C $4@EE p?56CD@?] qFE 7@C J62CD 2 8C@FA @7 G@=F?E66CD[ =65 3J {=@J5 q:8 rC@H[ $C][ 92D D6E FA E23=6D 2?5 92?565 @FE >62=D]k^AmkAm%96 32?5D96== 92D ?@H 364@>6 2 46?EC2=:K65 92?8@FE =@42E:@? 7@C #2A:5 r:EJVD 9@>6=6DD 4@>>F?:EJ[ |2J@C $E6G6 p==6?56C D2:5[ =625:?8 E@ :?4C62D65 4=62?FA 3J E96 r:EJ !2C<D s6A2CE>6?E 2?5 4@?46C?D 7@C E96 2C62] %96JVC6 7@C465 E@ 4=62? FA 9F>2? 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Rapid City surgeon becomes first Native American to summit Mount Everest Jacob Weasel, an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and a surgeon at Monument Health in Rapid City, has become the first Native…
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…
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 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…
Helping the homeless: City, groups see a growing need About 50 people lined the southeast corner of the Rapid City Skate Park parking lot Wednesday afternoon waiting for soup from the Hope Center.
Rapid City Earth Day Challenge extended due to poor May trail conditions The 40-day hiking event was originally set to expire this week.
Last week to register for Rapid City summer volleyball leagues Deadline to register for both leagues is Thursday, June 8. Both leagues offer a six-week season of matches followed by a tournament.
Rapid City downtown parking structure will remain partially open as renovations continue Construction crews have made sufficient progress on the current phase to allow parking on the lower level of the structure throughout the rema…
Devils Tower institutes voluntary climbing closure during June out of respect for Indigenous community The month of June holds spiritual and cultural significance for the tribes closely associated with Mato Tipila — Bear Lodge (Devils Tower).
Noem will send South Dakota National Guard troops to southern border later this summer Governor Kristi Noem announced Thursday that she will be deploying at least 50 South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border later…
Interstate 90 off-ramp at Exit 10 in Spearfish to close Wednesday Motorists should plan an alternate route. Motorists should be aware of suddenly slowing traffic in the work zone near the ramp closure.
Vetter, Goodhart win preliminary awards at Miss South Dakota Competition Miss Central States Fair, Madisen Vetter of Aberdeen, and Miss Dakota Prairie, Carly Goodhart of Sioux Falls, took home preliminary awards at …
One of Ireland's best-loved artists is coming to The Monument O'Donnell made history by becoming the first recording artist in the history of the U.K. Artist Album Chart to have charted at least one new a…
Celebrate '605 Day' across South Dakota Travel South Dakota encourages people to share photos of their favorite restaurants, scenic views, hidden gems, parks & trails, and daily …
Monument Health dermatologists complete nearly 200 free skin cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday “Providing skin checks to the community is an important way to promote early detection and awareness about skin cancer,” said Christopher Gasb…
Ryan Road, North Avenue intersection in Spearfish to close for the week of June 5 The project is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
Bomb threat at Rapid City residence prompts secured status at South Middle School, South Park Elementary Everyone has been evacuated and is safe, according to a Facebook post by the Rapid City Fire Department.
PHOTOS: Hundreds hike Crazy Horse Memorial during spring Volksmarch The 75th anniversary weekend at Crazy Horse Memorial brought hundreds of hikers out, all eager for their chance to admire the carving and Blac…
Take a look at the campaign finance reports for Rapid City's municipal election Candidates for Rapid City's municipal election were required to file their campaign finance reports by May 30, one week prior to the election.
Stories from the Volksmarch: Love for country, each other "I want my family and my people in Ukraine to enjoy hiking like everybody is enjoying it today...not being in the shelter, not hiding from the…
21-acre, low-income housing project in Rapid City set to begin this summer BlueLine Development, Inc. plans to start its Sagebrush Flats affordable housing project this summer, bringing more low-income housing into Ra…
Noem appoints Frederick, Rasmussen to South Dakota Board of Regents “Together, we will work to provide an education that truly prepares our kids for the world they are entering without indoctrinating them with …
PUC settles Xcel Energy’s case for electric rate increase, allowing significantly less than requested A typical residential Xcel Energy electric customer using 750 kWh per month will see an average bill increase of approximately $4.67 per month.
Sioux Falls bats are being found with rabies. Here's how to protect your pets. Rabies have been found in three bats this year out of the 29 tested in Sioux Falls, and now city officials are reminding residents to vaccinat…
Rapid City begins transitioning permit holders back to downtown parking structure Effective this weekend, the downtown parking structure will open up an additional 25 parking spaces due to continued progress on the facility’…
OneHeart receives $25K donation from Believe in Local campaign OneHeart: A Place for Hope and Healing in Rapid City recently received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate Banc…