Rapid City News Room (735 items)

NEW DINOSAUR SLIDE TO WELCOME SIOUX PARK POOL SWIMMERS THIS SEASON Iconic blue dinosaur retired as elements, use take toll RAPID CITY, SD—Swimmers at the Jimmy Hilton Pool at Sioux Park will notice a new feature in the pool this season.             Gone is the familiar blue dinosaur slide that entertained…

REMOTE DISPOSAL SITES REOPENING; CURBSIDE YARD WASTE COLLECTION TO RESUME; Solid Waste officials sharing helpful hints, reminders RAPID CITY, SD—The City’s remote yard waste disposal sites at Fitzgerald Stadium at 2721 Canyon Lake Drive, and the West Boulevard North facility at 1117 Nickel St are set to open Monday, May 5. …

MAY IS SWEEPS MONTH! CITY CREWS PREPARE TO SWEEP EVERY STREET IN RAPID CITY IN MAY **Public invited to monitor online progress of crews RAPID CITY, SD—Crews at Rapid City’s Streets Division are preparing for ‘Sweeps Month’ in May!             No, we’re not talking about the old-style Sweeps Month when TV networks…

CITY ENACTING EARLY WATER RESTRICTIONS DUE TO PACTOLA WATER LEVELS **Annual odd-even conservation measures effective May 1 due to Pactola Reservoir level, inflows RAPID CITY—Due to current water levels and inflows at Pactola Reservoir, the City of Rapid City is elevating the storage condition status for Pactola Reservoir from ‘normal status’ to ‘concern…

CITY OF RAPID CITY LAUNCHING PROGRAM TO ASSIST RESIDENTS FACING UTILITY PAYMENT HARDSHIPS RAPID CITY, SD—In an effort to support community members experiencing financial hardships, the City of Rapid City is launching a new initiative to help residents with keeping their utility services active during difficult times.          …

VISION FUND COMMITTEE CONCLUDES WEEK OF PROJECT HEARINGS The Vision Fund Citizens Committee heard 29 presentations from various organizations as part of week-long sessions at City Hall.  The Committee will now continue its review process, including site visits. The Committee plans to provide recommendations to the City Council in late…

EVERYTHING PARKS & REC IS JUST A CLICK AWAY CITY PARKS AND RECREATION ISSUES 2025 ONLINE SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE **Site is valuable resource for summer events; reserving facilities, registering for programs RAPID CITY, SD—From summer camps and classes, pool hours, hydrant parties, special events, how to reserve a park shelter and to…

PARKS & REC CONTINUES PUSH FOR SEASONAL HELP RAPID CITY, SD—The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is continuing to seek applicants for dozens of seasonal positions at the City’s pools, golf courses, parks and cemetery.             A recent job fair yielded several applicants, and Department…