Rapid City Government News (290 items)
The Rapid City Police Department is currently working to investigate two separate shooting incidents. At around 4:30 p.m. on November 28th, police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Tamarack Drive for a report of a male subject who had been shot. On arrival, police located the adult…
**AIR QUALITY INDEX: Check out this link regarding the current air quality conditions in Rapid City. Click to see the current Air Quality Index **REMOTE YARD WASTE DROP OFF LOCATIONS CLOSING FOR SEASON NOVEMBER 30: The Fitzgerald Stadium and West Boulevard North yard waste locations will close for the season on…
An early-morning stabbing is now being investigated as a homicide after the victim succumbed to his injuries following transport to the hospital. At around 4:10 a.m. on October 19th, police were dispatched to the area of 120 Surfwood drive for a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. On…
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October 18, 2021
The UPDATED project RAP Sheet and the Department of Community Development Summer 2021 Newsletter.
Community Development Newsletter - Summer 2021 This is an overview of Rapid City Community Development projects and locations. Community Development RAP Sheet
October 14, 2021
2022 Submittal Calendar and 2022 Developmental Application Submittal Deadlines are now available
2022 Submittal Calendar 2022 Development Application Submittal Deadline
October 14, 2021
Rapid City Police Department seeks input through community survey
The Rapid City Police Department is currently seeking community participation in a short survey that gauges residents’ perspectives on the state of public safety and associated services within Rapid City. Every three years, as part of its accreditation requirements set by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA),…
Effective immediately, Lieutenant Andrew Becker has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Becker will command the RCPD’s Support Services Division, one of three primary divisions that make up the agency. Captain Becker grew up in Rapid City and began his career with the RCPD in 2004 as a…
September 09, 2021
Chief Hedrick announces Assistant Chief, Lieutenant, Sergeant promotions
Effective today, Rapid City Chief of Police Don Hedrick announces promotions for the ranks of Assistant Chief of Police, Lieutenant, and Sergeant. Captain Sitts is being appointed to the newly reinstated position of Assistant Chief of Police. Assistant Chief Sitts began his career with the RCPD in 2004 after service…
The Rapid City Police Department is offering $3,000 for information that leads police to the location of 30-year-old Fast Eagle of Rapid City. The funds have been authorized by the Community Reward Fund. Police have been working to locate Fast Eagle since she was reported missing by her family on…
The suspect responsible for the death of a 16-year-old female is in custody as police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a shooting at 1721 North Maple Avenue. At around 9:30 a.m. on August 27th, police were dispatched to the address for a report of gunfire heard in the area.…