Rapid City News Room (682 items)
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August 02, 2022
City Committee Reminds Motorcyclists, Drivers Not to Park in Striped Disability Access Spaces
DON’T PARK THERE! City Committee Reminds Motorcyclists Not to Park in Striped Disability Access Parking Spaces RAPID CITY, SD—With the annual motorcycle rally just a few days from its official start, the Rapid City Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee is reminding motorcyclists and all drivers to refrain from parking in…
STATE RECOGNIZES RAPID CITY FOR DRINKING WATER EXCELLENCE City honored for 19th consecutive year RAPID CITY, SD—For the 19th consecutive year, the City of Rapid City has been recognized with the Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). …
BADLANDS SABRES HOSTING SEASON TICKET NIGHT AUGUST 4 RAPID CITY, SD—The puck drops on the Badlands Sabres’ second hockey season in Rapid City in just six weeks. The team will be hosting a season ticket night at Roosevelt Ice Arena next Thursday, August 4. The event is scheduled from…
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July 25, 2022
City Officials Clarify Parking Options for Extended Vehicles in Downtown Area
CITY OFFICIALS CLARIFY PARKING OPTIONS FOR EXTENDED VEHICLES IN DOWNTOWN AREA **Drivers can be cited for blocking traffic lane and parking too far from curb RAPID CITY, SD—City officials are responding to recent concerns from the public regarding potential traffic impacts of large parked vehicles in the downtown area. The…
(UPDATE/July 21/Afternoon) (AFTERNOON UPDATE) After this morning's announcement, the Rapid City Police Department has identified persons of interest regarding the damage to the trees and are continuing their investigation. City officials wish to thank the public for their immediate response to the call for assistance regarding the recent vandalism. RAPID…
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July 15, 2022
Solid Waste Division Reminds Homeowners About Placement of Combustible Items in Trash after MRF Fire
Rapid City Fire Department Responds to Fire at Material Recovery Facility at the Landfill Rapid City, S.D. – At around 7:30 yesterday evening (Thursday), the Rapid City Fire Department was called to the Material Recovery Facility at the Landfill for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, heavy…
CITY COMMITTEE HOSTING ANNUAL ADA ANNIVERSARY PICNIC JULY 26 Disability Awareness & Accessibility Committee event will include entertainment, vendors, food, speakers RAPID CITY, SD—The City’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Committee will host the annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary Picnic Tuesday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
OFFICIALS PROVIDE UPDATE ON SERIES OF WATER LINE BREAKS (7:30 a.m. Friday Update 7/8/2022) City officials report crews restored water to customers on Fairmont Boulevard and Jackson Boulevard impacted by Thursday’s water line breaks. Crews will be continuing repair efforts this morning (Friday) on the affected areas of Sioux Avenue…
LANCE LEHMANN, BILL EVANS RE-ELECTED AS COUNCIL LEADERS FOR 2022/23 TERM Pair selected in election by Council peers RAPID CITY, SD--The Rapid City Council tonight elected officers for the upcoming 2022-23 term. Ward Four Council member Lance Lehmann was re-elected Council president and Ward Two Council member Bill Evans…
CITY RECREATION DIVISION SEEKS SENIOR ATHLETES FOR ACTIVITIES WEEK EVENTS Games to feature athletes competing in four sports RAPID CITY, SD--The Senior Activities Week will be held July 11-15 in Rapid City with numerous athletic events scheduled for participants age 50 or older. The Senior Games are hosted by the…