Rapid City News Room (725 items)

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…

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/November 22, 2016   COUNCIL APPROVES RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR PARKS/REC ACTIVITIES Most Aquatics, Golf, Ice and Cemetery Rates Increasing RAPID CITY--The City Council approved rate adjustments for the Rapid City Department of Parks and Recreation at Monday night's meeting, including rate increases for swim, golf, ice and…

Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender and Assistant Police Chief Don Hedrick participated in a pair of events Monday, focusing the spotlight on homelessness and its many related issues in the community. At a kickoff event at the HOPE Center announcing various community awareness activities, Mayor Allender presented two proclamations.  The…

**For Immediate Release** Fire Chief Maltaverne Announces Retirement From: Lt. Jim Bussell- Rapid City Fire Department Rapid City, S.D. - After a successful 26 year career with the Rapid City Fire Department, Fire Chief Mike Maltaverne is announcing his retirement, effective December 31, 2016. Chief Maltaverne informed Mayor Steve Allender…

Rapid City has set a record for building permit valuation in a year, according to the City's Building Services Division.             October's valuation total of $16,210,240 brings the total valuation for 2016 to a record $261,980,456 with two months remaining in the calendar year.  The $261 million mark surpasses the…

Rapid City has set a record for building permit valuation in a year, according to the City's Building Services Division.             October's valuation total of $16,210,240 brings the total valuation for 2016 to a record $261,980,456 with two months remaining in the calendar year.  The $261 million mark surpasses the…