🔔 Don't Miss Out: Mountain West Whiskey Festival Hits Rapid City Tonight!

issue 24

March 09, 2024

In this Local Growth News Rapid City Issue…

 🌤️ Rapid City Weather - Sunny with a High of 54

🔥 RCFD Conducts Intense Fire Academy Training at Station One

🏠 New Low-Income Housing Construction Begins in Rapid City

📚 SDSU and BHSU Collaborate on New Nursing Education Program

🚔 Rapid City Shooting at Candlewood Place Leaves One Dead

🎓 Journey Museum Passes Now Available at Rapid City Library

🥃 Experience the Mountain West Whiskey Festival This Saturday

🌎 Black Hills Environmental Coalition Hosts Weekly Meetings

📅 Upcoming Events 

🗓️ Know of Some Local Events not Listed? Send us the Details!

📣 We Want to Spotlight Your Business! Apply Here

✅ Advertising Opportunities

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RCFD hold fire academy training at Station One

Eight recruits in the fire academy were tested in their abilities in hose deployment, grabbing water supplies in a timely fashion, and putting out live fires.

www.kotatv.com/2024/03/09/rcfd-hold-fire-academy-training-station-one

New low-income housing under construction near major intersection in Rapid City

Sagebrush Flats will open next year and provide housing for low-income individuals and families in Rapid City.

www.kotatv.com/2024/03/09/new-low-income-housing-under-construction-near-major-intersection-rapid-city

Multiple institutions collaborate to create new nursing education program in Rapid City

SDSU and BHSU will be joining forces to educate the next generation of nurses in South Dakota.

www.kotatv.com/2024/03/09/multiple-institutions-collaborate-create-new-nursing-education-program-rapid-city

One male dead following shooting at Candlewood Place

RAPID CITY, S.D. - A male was found deceased following a shooting that occurred at the 4500 block of Candlewood Place.

www.newscenter1.tv/news/one-male-dead-following-shooting-at-candlewood-place/article_461d4416-ddb5-11ee-aba7-0f7bd77ffbca.html

Jury rules James Jumping Eagle guilty on both counts

Defense and prosecution give closing arguments ahead of jury's decision

www.kotatv.com/2024/03/08/jury-rules-james-jumping-eagle-guilty-both-counts

Rapid City man sentenced to suspended prison time, probation for hit-and-run

A Rapid City man was sentenced to five years of suspended prison time and probation after he admitted to running over a man's foot following a three-vehicle crash he caused.

rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-courts/albert-waters-sentencing-pennington-county/article_40b94ab8-dd85-11ee-a441-07d66f6e221f.html

Journey Museum passes now available at Rapid City Library

Starting Saturday, March 9, the Rapid City Public Library will offer Journey Museum passes to library cardholders, enhancing access to the region's history and culture.

rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/journey-museum-passes-now-available-at-rapid-city-library/article_4bedf0dc-dd71-11ee-9fad-7faaea7638b1.html

Felony Alert Rapid City: Man wanted for two counts of First Degree Murder

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Authorities have issued multiple felony and misdemeanor warrants for Dillon Russell Wilson. Wilson is facing charges including two counts of Murder in the First Degree, Conspiracy

www.newscenter1.tv/news/felony-alert-rapid-city-man-wanted-for-two-counts-of-first-degree-murder/article_39f35442-dd69-11ee-b17e-5bbc4711728f.html

Check out these events happening in and around Rapid City and the Black Hills

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Live music, macrame, and wine! What more could you ask for? Check out some of the local events happening in and around Rapid City and the

www.newscenter1.tv/lifestyle/check-out-these-events-happening-in-and-around-rapid-city-and-the-black-hills/article_3f375798-dcb3-11ee-8ad7-4bec8a047370.html

Governor girls played Rapid City Stevens yesterday at noon

MARCH 8, 2024: The Govs played Rapid City Stevens in the consolation round on Friday. DRG sportscaster Bria...

drgnews.com/2024/03/08/governor-girls-headed-back-to-state-basketball-tournament

Have an event to add? Let us know! [email protected]

Mountain West Whiskey Festival - March 9, 2024

Mountain West® Whiskey Festival, the premier whiskey tasting event in the region is held the first Saturday in March at the Rushmore Hotel in downtown Rapid City, SD.

homeslicemedia.ticketspice.com/whiskey2024

Unite Black Hills - Youth Group Gathering - KSLT

UNITE is free event where Black Hills area youth ministries will gather together and unite under the gospel of Jesus.

www.kslt.com/event/unite-rapid-city

Beginners Social Media Marketing for Small Business

Beginners Social Media Marketing for Small Business Hosted By Nichole Rose Photography. Event starts on Sunday, 10 March 2024 and happening at Uptown Rapid, Rapid City, SD. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.

allevents.in/rapid%20city/beginners-social-media-marketing-for-small-business/200026089640340

Fiddler on the Roof

March 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:00pm March 17, 24 at 2:00pm in the Historic Theater A classical musical for everyone

www.bhct.org/fiddler-on-the-roof.html

Black Hills Environmental Coalition Weekly Meetings

Join the Black Hills Environmental Coalition every Monday at 9 AM at the Rapid City Library in the Hoyt room for a casual meet-up focused on community resiliency and collaboration to address the climate crisis. Whether you're deeply involved in environmental efforts or simply looking to learn more and contribute, your presence is welcome. For the latest updates, including holiday cancellations, join our WhatsApp group: Join WhatsApp Group. For more information, visit our website: www.BlackHills.Earth.

Benefit Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction by Black Hills Raptor Center

The Black Hills Raptor Center is hosting a benefit spaghetti feed and silent auction on Saturday, April 27, from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at Canyon Lake United Methodist Church (3500 Canyon Lake Drive). Enjoy a delicious spaghetti meal for $10 per plate or $30 for a family of four or more. Participate in our silent auction featuring a range of fabulous items donated from across the Black Hills and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a stunning falcon-themed quilt crafted by Board member Steve Benn. Attend one of three live bird programs scheduled for 5 PM, 6 PM, and 7 PM. Bake sale items and Raptor Center merchandise will also be available for purchase. Support this great cause and learn more about our feathered friends. Tickets can be acquired via the Raptor Center website: blackhillsraptorcenter.org or at the door.

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