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United Way initiative to examine financial challenges facing working South Dakota families
RAPID CITY, S.D. — United Way of the Black Hills embarked on an effort this week to launch a nationally-recognized initiative to help communities better understand the financial challenges facing working households. On Tuesday, United Way hosted community and government leaders to introduce the ALICE framework to aid in decision-making. ALICE households earn above the federal poverty level but less than the basic cost of living in their communities. Eleven United Ways across South Dakota are working with the group United for ALICE to bring the statewide report to fruition. The report will be publicly available sometime in 2027.(Full story)
Rapid City transportation plan outlines major road projects through 2030
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Some road projects that make good sense are on the radar. On Tuesday, the Rapid City Public Works Committee approved the Rapid City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program – the four-year priority list and financial plan for Rapid City and surrounding area transportation needs. Some of the major projects outlined in the plan include Highway 16/Catron Boulevard, Highway 16 near Reptile Gardens, I-90 Exit 63, and Eglin Street at Rushmore Crossing. Projects are prioritized within each program and are developed cooperatively with the South Dakota Department of Transportation and local participating government agencies. (Full story)
Pennington County man sentenced to 10 years for shooting at moving dump truck
RAPID CITY, S.D. — A Pennington County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting at a passing dump truck on Radar Hill Road, conduct prosecutors said was part of a pattern of similar dangerous behavior spanning several years. Delray Ryckman, 60, pled guilty in June to Discharge of a Firearm at an Occupied Motor Vehicle. Discharge of a firearm at an occupied structure or motor vehicle is a Class 3 felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine. (Full story)
Rapid City seeks public input on housing, infrastructure and development priorities
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) invites photographers to explore the relationship between photography and memory in Afterimage, a juried exhibition examining what lingers after a moment has passed Photographers in three age categories are invited to submit work through the Dahl Arts Center website by January 8 for the opportunity to be exhibited in spring 2027. The juried exhibition will offer cash prizes across categories. More information is available at thedahl.org/photoshow. (Full story)
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will stand trial in Charlie Kirk’s killing
PROVO, Utah (AP) — The City of Rapid City’s Community Enrichment Division will host a public meeting Thursday discussing housing and community development priorities. The session is scheduled for Thursday, September 3 at 9 a.m. in the Circle of Friends Community Room of City Hall. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to provide comments, suggestions and ideas on how Rapid City’s Community Development Block Grant dollars should be utilized for housing, public infrastructure and community development needs inside Rapid City limits. All input received at the meeting will be considered when drafting Rapid City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan. (Full story)
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America
NEW YORK (AP) — New York police have identified the woman who was killed in a random stabbing in Times Square, and they also have released the name of her attacker. The victim, 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, was one of two people who were stabbed Monday afternoon in the tourist and theater hub. Her employer, Bank of America, said Tuesday it was shocked and deeply saddened by her death. The other victim is a 68-year-old man whose identity hasn’t been released. He was hospitalized, and there was no immediate update Tuesday on his condition. Police identified the attacker Tuesday as Pamela Cisneros, 49, of Queens. Officers shot and killed her after the stabbing. (Full story)
Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure that saw the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity. The transition to a new CEO comes at a pivotal time for Apple. Artificial intelligence has unleashed the greatest upheaval within the industry since Jobs unveiled the first iPhone in 2007. Apple has gotten off to a rough start in AI after stumbling in its efforts to deliver new features built on the technology, as promised nearly two years ago. (Full story)
