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Council approves railyard relocation plan
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Common Council has approved a railyard relocation plan, clearing the way for the Campbell Street overpass reconstruction project and future area development. The approval came Monday night and represents a key step toward moving the project into the planning phase. The relocation of the railyard will help make way for the overpass work and broader development goals in the area. City officials say they’re pleased to have this piece in place as they work toward improving infrastructure and growth in that part of Rapid City. (Full story)
RCPD arrest man on vandalism charge
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City Police arrested a man on vandalism charges Monday night. Officers responded to a call just before 8:40 p.m. on October 5th at East Saint Patrick Street where vandalism had been reported. Police investigated the scene and identified a suspect. The man was taken into custody and booked on vandalism charges. If you have any information about this incident, you’re urged to contact Rapid City Police. (Full story)
Sturgis approves resolution revising direction of Rally Sponsorship Program
STURGIS, S.D. — The Sturgis city council has approved a new resolution that’s changing how the Rally Sponsorship Program operates. The decision will also authorize the city to issue what’s known as a Request for Qualifications and Information. This move comes as city leaders look to refine how they support and manage sponsorships related to the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The council believes the new direction will help better align the program with the city’s current needs and goals going forward. (Full story)
Freshman Impact Teaches Rapid City Students About Safety and Prevention
RAPID CITY, S.D. — About 1,000 freshmen from Central and Stevens high schools are participating in the two day Freshman Impact: Caught in the Moment prevention program. The program uses interactive scenarios to address drinking and driving, texting and driving, suicide, dating violence, trafficking and internet safety. Students participate in impaired driving demonstrations, mock accident responses, social media safety activities and other learning stations. Founder Rick McPherson, a retired Pennington County sheriff’s deputy, started the program in 2005. It is now offered throughout much of South Dakota. (Full story)
Living Map Interactive Art Exhibition Opens Friday at the Dahl
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The interactive art exhibition – Living Map: What Grows When We Gather – opens with an artist’s reception at the Dahl Art Center on Friday, Oct. 9. It’s a large-scale, interactive installation that invites the viewer to participate in the work, becoming co-authors of the story. The exhibition was made possible through a partnership between the Dahl Arts Center, Rapid City Arts Council, and the Black Hills Area Community Foundation and commemorates the foundation’s 20th anniversary. The exhibition will be on display in the Denise Du Broy and Inez + Milton Shaver Gallery of the Dahl Arts Center from October 9 to December 26, 2026.
Hollywood Actor David Arquette Brings Behind The Scream Tour to Rapid City October 14
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Hollywood actor David Arquette is bringing his “Behind the Scream” tour to Rapid City this October 14th. It’s a special 30th anniversary celebration of the iconic horror film that made Arquette a household name. The event will be interactive, giving fans a chance to get up close with the star and explore the behind-the-scenes stories from one of cinema’s most beloved scary movies. If you’re a Scream fan or just love horror films, this is your chance to experience Hollywood history right here in Rapid City. (Full story)
Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints. Tuesday’s announcement comes after days of outrage over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. The review will cover how the university investigates reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment, how the disciplinary process works and more. Cornell officials have been heavily criticized for their response to a complaint from a woman who told campus police in 2024 that she had been sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity brothers. New York’s attorney general is conducting a criminal investigation, and the governor called for an independent review. (Full story)
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for Christa Pike, a Tennessee inmate who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her, say she is awake and speaking as she receives treatment at a hospital. Her attorneys say they are grateful for the first responders and the medical team at the hospital “who treated Christa like a human and have provided exceptional care to her.” The statement from Pike’s attorneys Tuesday is the first indication that Pike has improved since an ambulance carried her away from a Nashville prison last Wednesday. Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as Tennessee officials attempted to put her to death for the 1995 killing of classmate Colleen Slemmer. (Full story)
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
CHICAGO (AP) — Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The new Hollywood giant will be known as Skydance. The merger that closed Tuesday brings two of America’s oldest moviemaking studios together. It also further concentrates power in an industry already run by just a handful of major players. HBO Max and networks such as CNN now find themselves under the same roof as Paramount+ and CBS. Skydance Corp. emerges from one of the biggest tie-ups ever in the media and entertainment industry. Including billions of dollars in debt, the Warner acquisition amounted to nearly $111 billion. (Full story)
