This hiring initiative follows a significant change in the city's governance structure.
Nearly $7.3 million was collected in October, shattering by more than $500,000 the previous mark of $6.78 million in sales tax receipts collected in October 2023.
City council members said its a public safety issue to close a portion of St. Joseph Street every Thursday night between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
“Landowners deserve a proper notice and review process involving land disputes with the federal government,” Rounds said.
Summer Nights is a free concert series in the heart of downtown Rapid City held every Thursday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
"This has been an authentic grassroots movement that has bubbled up because people love Rapid Creek, they love Pactola and they value clean drinking water into our future."
"It is actually going to really isolate those smaller communities and deprive them access to education and resources, and this is going to have a huge impact to our community."
Mayor Jason Salamun, Pennington County Commissioner Gary Drewes and Sheriff Brian Mueller spoke at an Elevate Rapid City Critical Luncheon Series event.
Rapid Transit System recorded 21,689 passenger trips in November, a 14% increase over the ridership totals from November 2023.
"The Republican Main Street Caucus will work with President Trump and the Senate to deliver on this strong, conservative agenda. I’m proud to lead this group during this exciting time."
"When I see that much unclaimed property and that much money, I don't know why we wouldn't include Ellsworth Air Force Base and the unique needs of this state asset."
Noem delivered her final budget address Tuesday, and while the total budget is higher than Fiscal Year 2025, it also includes within it nearly $72 million in cuts.
Commissioners Deb Hadcock and Travis Lasseter filed a complaint against the board for an executive session (closed meeting) violation.
“Just on those conversations alone, it’s going to be a very tight budget year, and I don't know what the answers are going to be.”
More than $7.64 million was collected in September, surpassing the previous mark of $7.48 million in sales tax receipts collected in September 2023.
The total of food donations this year surpassed the combined total collected the previous two years, according to food drive organizers.
Whether she's prepared for that position depends on whom you ask, and she still needs to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
For every dead or diseased tree removed, the plan is to plant two replacement trees.
Thursday was the deadline to file petitions to run for mayor, Ward 1 Council and Ward 3 Council seats.
The post-election audit process, Mohler explained, is just for manual verification. State statute requires it be completed within 15 days of the state canvass, which occurred Nov. 12.
This program divides up the current amount owed into 10 withdrawals starting in January.
Rapid City employee pay will operate under a pay for performance system starting in 2025. The City Council passed the merit-based policy during its Monday night meeting.
Hannon said collection drivers will not stop to pick up overturned containers or pick up bags that have fallen out of the containers or trash materials scattered about neighborhood areas.
There is normal trash collection on Monday and Friday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday collections will take place a day earlier.
The plan provides an outline nearly identical to how the mayor suggested the city spend $91 million.
“Illegal robocalls are a nuisance to all of us, and a means for scammers to take advantage of us,” Jackley said.
Nov. 29 is also important as it is the last day for curbside yard waste collection for the season.
"Kristi has been very strong on border security," President-elect Trump said in announcing the selection.
Topics for discussion include the city's innovation district master plan, info on EPA grants and updates to the city's fire codes.
CNN reported late Monday that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.