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20-YEAR-OLD FOUND GUILTY OF RAPING 48-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN RAPID CITY
It took the 10-man, two-woman jury about 35 minutes of deliberation to find
Jonathan Rodriguez guilty of raping a 48-year-old woman on Nov. 21, 2022 at the
Stardust Motel.
BISON SENIOR GIRLS AIM TO WALK AWAY AS REPEAT CHAMPS AT STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT
"I wish they didn’t have to leave," head coach Jeffery Johnson said. "It’s been
that special. It’s a pretty cool ride and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”
‘MY JOB IS TO LOVE THEM WHILE THEY ARE HERE': WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER RETIRES
AFTER 39 YEARS
The last day of school is bittersweet for Jo Gill. After spending her entire
39-year teaching career at West Middle School in Rapid City, Gill is retiring.
RAPID CITY MAYORAL RACE DONATIONS SKYROCKETED IN 2023
Candidates for Rapid City mayor raised significantly more funds than previous
elections — sometimes more than three times as much as Mayor Steve Allender
raised during his 2019 campaign.
RYAN RUFLEDT BLASTS STARS PAST TITANS IN VETERANS CLASSIC OPENER
Rapid City Post 320 and Sturgis Post 33 closed Day 1 of the Veterans Classic a
couple hours later than anticipated due to inclement weather, and took a while
to settle in at the plate.
LEGION ROUNDUP: SPEARFISH ROCKS BELLE FOURCHE AT ALAN TELLINGHUISEN MEMORIAL
Plus Winner/Colome scored an extra-innings victory over Wagner
SIMEON BIRNBAUM RUNS 4TH FASTEST MILE IN U.S. HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY
Simeon Birnbaum made history once again on Thursday in St. Louis.
HARDHATS RALLY FOR 5 RUNS IN THE 7TH, EARN WALK-OFF WIN IN VETERANS CLASSIC
OPENER
"We struggle some innings, but it’s always a team in here and we find a way to
compete every game, and not one of these guys doesn’t believe in us,” shortstop
Wilson Kieffer said
NOEM WILL SEND SOUTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO SOUTHERN BORDER LATER THIS
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Governor Kristi Noem announced Thursday that she will be deploying at least 50
South Dakota National Guard troops to the southern border later this summer.
US COMPANIES, NUDGED BY BLACK EMPLOYEES, HAVE STEPPED UP DONATIONS TO HBCUS
Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from
foundations decline in recent decades, lately are benefiting from an increase in
gifts, particularly from corporations and corporate foundations.
$5K REWARD OFFERED FOR MAN SUSPECTED OF SHOOTING 6-YEAR-OLD BOY
Rapid City Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the
arrest of the man suspected of shooting a six-year-old boy.
RAPID CITY PERMIT ENFORCEMENT COULD HINDER HOMELESS MEAL PROGRAMS
Rapid City's decision to enforce permit rules at the Memorial Park bandshell
could bring to an end a years-long program to provide Friday meals to the area's
homeless at the venue.
TEAMWORK, COMMUNITY: BHCT'S NEW EDUCATION DIRECTOR TOUTS BENEFITS OF THEATER
“I think the thing I’m most excited about is… getting to work with kids in
Cherry Street Players and getting to… inspire that next generation of
theatergoers and theater performers."
MURDER TRIAL BEGINS IN RAPID CITY FOR MAN ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING
GIRLFRIEND
A murder trial began Wednesday for a 28-year-old Rapid City man accused of
shooting and killing his girlfriend in the early morning hours of New Years Day
2020.
FISHING LINE: EXPERIENCED CASTERS FARING WELL WITH WALLEYE, TROUT
With Memorial Day come and gone, and the upsurge in recreational activity that
generally goes with it, the act of fishing moves away from the pretenders to the
extenders as neophytes and casual participants tends to favor dye-in-the-wool,
avid practitioners.
THURSDAY'S LOCAL SPORTS SCHEDULE
The first day of the Veterans Classic legion baseball tournament kicks off
RAPID CITY FIRE EVACUATES HOMES ON RACINE STREET AFTER GAS LEAK
Rapid City Fire crews evacuated portions of the 1400 block of Racine Street
Wednesday after Montana-Dakota Utilities discovered a large gas leak in the
area.
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES ADDRESS ISSUES, SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS, MOTIVATION
To allow candidates for office a chance to clearly and concisely address some of
the issues facing Rapid City schools, the Journal reached out to all five School
Board candidates.
HOUSING AND HISTORY GO HAND IN HAND FOR RAPID CITY WOMAN
For 33-year-old Elana Montgomery, her house in Rapid City is about more than
just having a yard for her two children and three nephews or the space to
fulfill her goal of having a garden.
'A HAND UP, NOT A HANDOUT': PENNINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF ROLLS OUT JAIL EDUCATION,
JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
"I just feel as a community we could do some things better to help (inmates)
develop a solid foundation for their own future and invest in their own future
and hopefully change that trajectory."
HARDHATS DOUSE TITANS AFTER 9-DAY LAYOFF
“I think it’s important after a long break to come out and just get the bats
going, and that’s what they did,” said Post 22 head pitching coordinator Ryan
Klapperich
BECKY HAMMON'S ACES CELEBRATE TITLE AND ARE DOMINATING WNBA ONCE AGAIN
"This team has not given me any reasons to think they will not show up on any
given night," Hammon said
UPDATE: ONE MAN DEAD FOLLOWING POLICE SHOOTING, ANOTHER INJURED
Rapid City Police shot a man Tuesday morning at the Star Village Apartments on
the 100 block of East Signal Drive after he pointed a gun at an officer, police
said.
RAPID CITY FIRE COLLECTS MORE THAN $58K FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Rapid City Fire Chief Jason Culberson said they are amazed every year with the
support they receive from the community.
POLICE CONFIRM SHOOTING ON EAST SIGNAL DRIVE
The Rapid City Police Department confirmed there was a shooting midday Tuesday
on the 100 block of East Signal Drive in Rapid City.
HOFFMAN: SOUTH DAKOTA NEEDS TERM LIMITS, NOT TERM ‘SUGGESTIONS’
A Sioux Falls Senator is proposing a constitutional amendment that would limit
State Legislators to 16 total years of service. South Dakotans have until June 5
to express their thoughts.
BLACK HILLS WAR MONUMENT HONORS THE AREA’S LEGACY OF SERVICE
The haunting sound of a lone bugle echoed through Memorial Park Monday as dozens
gathered to remember those who gave their lives in service to the United States
and to dedicate the Black Hills War Monument.
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PHOTOS: MEMORIAL DAY SCENES FROM THE BLACK HILLS WAR MONUMENT DEDICATION
Dozens gathered to dedicate the Black Hills War Monument Monday, Memorial Day,
at Memorial Park in downtown Rapid City.
BIDEN MARKS MEMORIAL DAY LAUDING GENERATIONS OF FALLEN US TROOPS WHO 'DARED ALL
AND GAVE ALL'
President Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala
Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National Memorial Day
Observance.
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PHOTOS: SCENES FROM THE RAPID CITY CENTRAL 2023 GRADUATION CEREMONY
On Sunday, the Cobblers hosted their 132nd commencement exercises at Summit
Arena.
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VETTER, GOODHART WIN PRELIMINARY AWARDS AT MISS SOUTH DAKOTA COMPETITION
Miss Central States Fair, Madisen Vetter of Aberdeen, and Miss Dakota Prairie,
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