Rapid City News Room (730 items)

FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE/December 29, 2016    CITY WILL ATTEMPT TO ANNEX BIG SKY SUBDIVISION   RAPID CITY--Property owners in the Big Sky Subdivision in Rapid Valley are receiving letters this week regarding Rapid City's intent to annex 131 properties in the 40-acre area.             A Notice of Hearing and Resolution…

December's two snow events serve as good reminders for the general public on driving with caution and being prepared for snow event conditions.  Here are a few reminders: **Stay tuned to National Weather Service, South Dakota Department of Transportation and Pennington County Emergency Management websites, media weather reports, and your…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/December 9, 2016   MAYOR ALLENDER SELECTS ROD SEALS AS INTERIM FIRE CHIEF Seals is Deputy Fire Chief with 20 years of Department Experience    RAPID CITY--Rod Seals, a 20-year veteran of the Rapid City Fire Department, has been named interim chief of the department by Rapid City…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/December 7, 2016   YOUTH TRANSIT USE INCREASED IN NOVEMBER RAPID CITY--Youth ridership on the City's transit system increased in November compared to October.             There were 7,938 youth passenger trips on the RapidRide system in November or 441 youth passenger trips per day during the month's 18…

Rapid City Parks employees gave Dino, one of Rapid City's iconic symbols, a holiday makeover Friday morning. A crew of four worked to secure a large scarf and hat to Dino.  It takes considerable effort to secure the items to make sure they are secure and can withstand December winds…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/December 1, 2016   ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUES REGISTRATION UNDERWAY RAPID CITY--Registration for the Rapid City Recreation Department's adult winter basketball leagues is currently underway.                 Registration deadline for the six-week leagues is January 4, 2017. There are men's and women's divisions based on level of experience.  The season…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/December 1, 2016   ROOSEVELT PARK ICE ARENA HOSTING WINTER ICE SHOW RAPID CITY--The Roosevelt Park Ice Arena's Black Hills Skating Academy and the Black Hills Figure Skating Club are collaborating to host the annual Winter Ice Show December 9-10 at the Ice Arena.             The event will…

The City will serve as an Angel Tree location as part of the Salvation Army Black Hills Women's Auxiliary's Angel Tree Program. The City's Angel Tree is located in the lobby of City Hall, 300 Sixth Street.  The tree is adorned with 35 tags. The Angel Tree Tag shows whether…

Downtown Rapid City is hustling and bustling with activities throughout the Christmas holiday season. There is free downtown parking on Saturdays through December 17.  The permit includes free parking in all downtown public lots and metered spaces on the streets and in the parking ramp near Main Street Square. The City's…

At the Monday, November 21 City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Allender presented a proclamation declaring it as Brandi Tonkel Day in Rapid City.  The proclamation recognizes Tonkel's exemplary work as a forensic interviewer for the Children's Home Child Advocacy Center for the past five years. The proclamation states for the…