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Fire Spotted on M Hill in Rapid City[UPDATE]RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Fire Department (RCFD) crews have contained two small grass fires on the south slope of M Hill near the creek after responding to calls […]
October 4, 2026
Chris Hornick
Managing Editor
Chris Hornick currently serves as the Managing Editor of the Rapid City Post, a pivotal role he has held since the publication's inception in 2025. Guiding the editorial vision of this trusted homegrown media outlet, Hornick ensures the delivery of honest, timely, and impactful local news to residents across the Black Hills and Western South Dakota. His leadership is instrumental in amplifying local voices and fostering a deeper, unbiased connection within the Rapid City community. Before helping to launch the Rapid City Post, Hornick cultivated an impressive and expansive background in Digital Media. His origins though began in traditional media. He has lent his editorial expertise to several prominent local publications, holding key roles with the Lawrence County Journal, Deadwood Magazine, and Black Hills Woman magazine.
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Indivisible Rapid City Holds Protest at Trump StatueRAPID CITY, S.D. – Members of Indivisible Rapid City gathered for a small protest Friday afternoon in downtown Rapid City. The demonstration took place from noon to 1 p.m. at […]
October 2, 2026
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Law Enforcement Investigates Hoax Bomb Threat at Rapid City HospitalRAPID CITY, S.D. – Law enforcement officers remain on scene at Monument Health in Rapid City as local, state, and federal agencies investigate a bomb threat that appears to be […]
September 24, 2026
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Pine Ridge Renewable Energy Leader Wins National Award, Drives Workforce Expansion & Energy IndependenceRAPID CITY, S.D. – Red Cloud Renewable, an Indigenous-led non-profit training center operating on the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation, has been named a national recipient in the 2026 Electric Innovation […]
September 24, 2026
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Pine Ridge Renewable Energy Leader Wins National Award, Drives Workforce Expansion & Energy IndependenceRAPID CITY, S.D. – Red Cloud Renewable, an Indigenous-led non-profit training center operating on the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation, has been named a national recipient in the 2026 Electric Innovation […]
September 24, 2026
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Piedmont Valley Elementary Dismisses Early Due to Waterline BreakPIEDMONT, S.D. – Students at Piedmont Valley Elementary were dismissed early Wednesday morning following a main waterline break at the school. School officials notified families via email at 8:49 a.m. […]
September 23, 2026