Rapid Valley, South Dakota

It’s firework season for most of the country, but for much of the Black Hills fire protection district, only official events are permitted. Step outside of city limits though, and that can quickly change.

Each year, multiple construction workers lose their lives as a result of improper practices while digging trenches.

The most recent statistical report has been released by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Department. From Wall to Rapid City and up into the hills, what’s happening in the state’s second-largest county?