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47-lot housing development breaks ground in Belle Fourche
BELLE FOURCHE — The Belle Fourche Development Corporation busted out the golden shovels for the second time in less than a month, to break ground on a new 47-lot housing development on the north end of Xavier Street, north of Ridge View Street. The developer, Glen Citrowske, of Mountain...
Farmers Union Insurance’s Sasquatch jersey give away helps Spearfish Food Pantry
SPEARFISH — The third annual food drive and jersey giveaway at the Spearfish Sasquatch game on Monday night was a huge success. The event was sponsored by Farmers Union Insurance, and they collected food for the Spearfish Food Pantry.
Deadwood celebrates a decade of 3 Wheeler Rally
DEADWOOD — Deadwood and the First Gold held the 10th annual 3 Wheeler Rally this week. The rally was held the week of July 8. The itinerary included a ladies ride to Keystone on Monday and rides through Spearfish and Vanocker canyons. On Tuesday, the attendees rode to Devils Tower and ended the day with a pie and ice cream social.
Salvation Army plans massive expansion in new building
SPEARFISH — The Salvation Army in Spearfish is gearing up for a massive expansion. Salvation Army and Keating Resources officials announced Thursday the sale of The Hills Self Storage building located at 126 Industrial Dr.
Rusty Wallace readies for Sturgis charity ride with same passion he showed in NASCAR Hall of Fame career
During his NASCAR Hall of Fame career, fan favorite Rusty Wallace always looked forward to a number of events every year, including the Daytona 500, racing at Bristol Motor Speedway and the Brickyard 400. But for the past 19 years, Wallace, who retired from NASCAR racing in 2005 with 55...
Counties hit with $74,000 in plaintiffs’ attorney fees for trying to restrict petition circulators
Two South Dakota counties whose policies violated petition circulators’ First Amendment rights to political speech had to fork over a combined $74,000 in attorney fees and costs for the lawyer representing the group that sued them. On Wednesday, a federal judge ordered Lawrence County to pay Dakotans for Health’s...
July heatwave sparks several wildfires in Black Hills
It’s a hot one in the Black Hills, and that sparked three wildfires in a single day this week. The isolated burns were reported Wednesday according to the Black Hills National Forest fire information dashboard. After a camper caught fire south of Custer, the 385 Fire charred less than...
Deadwood police seeking man who stole $1,000 worth of sunglasses
DEADWOOD, S.D. - The Deadwood Police Department is requesting public assistance to identify and locate a suspect. This male suspect stole approximately $1,000 worth of sunglasses from the Deadwood Outfitters and Tipsy Buffalo Bar. If you've seen this man or know who he is, contact the Deadwood Police Department at...
Three fires burn under an acre across Black Hills Wed.
STURGIS, S.D. – With extreme fire conditions descending upon the region, fire crews have been busy knocking down small fires before they become big ones. On Wednesday, several small fires were reported around the Black Hills. The Five Fire was located in Boulder Canyon, off Highway 14A between Sturgis...
Black Hills Nationals Wrestling Tournament Moving to Rapid City
The Black Hills Nationals Wrestling Tournament is moving to Rapid City from April 4–6, 2025, moving after 20 years in Spearfish, South Dakota. The Black Hills Nationals Wrestling Tournament, the Central States Fair, Inc., and the Rapid City Sports Commission made the announcement. The event draws 7,000 fans and participants and generates around $4 million in estimated revenue annually.
Newell's Kimberly Johnson, a well-rounded student-athlete, ready to soak up final NHSFR experience
NEWELL — Having grown up on a ranch about an hour north of Newell, recently graduated Irrigator senior Kimberly Johnson has spent the majority of her young life around cattle and horses. So, when she decided to give rodeo a try following her freshman year, the move seemed pretty...
Ground breaking ceremony is one of two projects of a strategic housing study
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A growing community can be a good thing, but not if there’s not enough available housing. A groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing development in Belle Fourche took place Thursday as part of the city’s strategic housing study. Thanks to Covid, the city...
Concerts and events happening at Rally Point in Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. - Check out the full schedule of events and concerts happening at Rally Point during this year's Sturgis Rally. Rally Point is situated at the intersection of Legendary Main Street and Harley-Davidson Way.
Sasquatch roll to 21-run win Wednesday
SPEARFISH, S.D. – Jordan Boman drove in five runs on five hits to lead Spearfish past Bison Baseball iLB 23-2 on Wednesday in Independence League action. Boman hit a home run to center field in the second scoring two, singled in the fourth scoring one, singled in the fifth scoring one, and doubled in the sixth scoring one.
Allen Henning Sjovall
Allen Henning Sjovall, 79, of Nisland, SD, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the Fort Meade VA Hospital, Fort Meade, SD, following a battle with lung cancer. Allen was born September 24, 1944 to Henning and Lillian (Frazen) Sjovall in Britton, SD. He was the second child out of four boys. Allen grew up on a small dairy farm east of Langford, SD, where he attended school.
American Post #311 to celebrate new department commander
Piedmont Valley Post #311 American Legion is celebrating Kevin Morello’s election as the new Department of South Dakota American Legion Department Commander for 2024-2025. Morello, an active member of Piedmont Valley American Legion Post #311, was elected and installed as the new Department of South Dakota American Legion Department Commander during the Department of South Dakota American Legion State Convention, held June 19 through 23.
Jones takes big role as Homestake Opera House director
LEAD — Todd Jones has served in just about every capacity of theater, but he’s never been at the helm of directing an opera house. That could be one of the biggest roles of his life, and he’s excited to take it on as the new executive director of the Historic Homestake Opera House.
Panther football impresses at camp
Getting out on the field for summer action the Powell Panther football team took 42 athletes to compete at the Black Hills State University team camp in Spearfish, South Dakota in early June, with both the junior varsity and varsity teams claiming victory. “We had a junior varsity and varsity...
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