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Name released in Butte County fatal crash
BELLE FOURCHE — The name of the 69-year-old man killed June 25 in a single-vehicle crash near Belle Fourche has been released. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, around noon that day, Randy A. Dockendorf, of Arlington, Texas, was driving a 2017 Toyota Sienna was eastbound on SD Highway 34 near mile marker 13. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left the roadway and entered the ditch, struck a driveway approach and came to rest in an irrigation ditch. Dockendorf died from his injuries.
Spearfish Post 164 rallies to defeat Casper 4-3
SPEARFISH — Spearfish Post 164 scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Casper Post 2 4-3 Tuesday afternoon, in Spearfish. “That seems to be the trend this year that we love to come back. To win especially at home, you know it’s really good. It’s really good for the kids and just not roll over and die,” said Parker Louks, the Post 164 manager. “
Abandoned mine shaft near White Rocks Trail to be filled
DEADWOOD — The Deadwood City Commission gave permission to the city to hire RCI Construction to fill the entrance to an abandoned mine shaft near the White Rocks Trail on Monday. The mine shaft will be filled in to mitigate safety concerns of the new trail.
Stuck at Prom
SPEARFISH — Duck Brand duct tape hosts an annual scholarship contest for students interested in fashion design: it’s called ‘Stuck at Prom,’ and it invites young people to design prom-worthy duds using rolls on rolls of the brand’s iconic adhesive tape. In a sea of...
Spearfish takes one, drops one with Casper
SPEARFISH — The month of July started off fair enough for Spearfish Post 164, putting together a split with the Casper, Wyo., Oilers on Tuesday at Black Hills Energy Stadium. Post 164 rallied past Casper in the first game with a narrow 4-3 decision, by way of a Jackson...
Spearfish author Bruce Junek encourages readers to discover adventure in books and beyond
SPEARFISH — Bruce Junek became an author almost by accident. Beginning in 1984, Junek set off on a 26-month bike trip, planning to travel the world. At his mother’s encouragement, he decided to keep journals to catalogue his experiences. Gradually, he sent those journals back to the states, where they became a kind of proto-blog.
Public speakers come out against rezoning parcel near Exit 17 calling it a ‘core’ issue
SPEARFISH — Citizen speakers expressed concerns about a proposed development on Colorado Boulevard at the Spearfish City Council meeting Monday night. A 40-acre parcel at 6025 E. Colorado Blvd., adjacent to Sky Ridge, could become a mixed-use development—with housing and commercial space. First, the property needs to be rezoned.
Jess Tierney wins steer roping title
BELLE FOURCHE — Hermosa’s Jess Tierney completed three steer roping go-rounds in a total time of 32.2 seconds to earn top honors Wednesday at the Black Hills Roundup grounds, in Belle Fourche. Trenton Johnson of Blue Mound, Kan., turned in the day’s fastest time. A clocking of 8.9...
Sodbuster bullpen shines while bats arrive late in 9-5 over Spearfish
Hastings Sodbuster co-owner and general manager Scott Galusha wore the blame for the team's exhibition loss Wednesday to the Cornhusker League American Legion senior all-stars. Three innings into Friday's series opener against the Spearfish Sasquatch, Galusha, the acting manager after Joel Schipper's departure to start his new job as head...
Lead Police Department Investigates Two Deaths in Consecutive Days
On June 26, 2024, the Lead Police Department began investigating the death of a 37-year-old male resident. Police and EMS responded to his residence and pronounced him dead at the scene. The next day, on June 27, Lead Police and EMS were called to assist a 44-year-old male resident at...
Wildfire ongoing near Piedmont, helicopters assist firefighting efforts
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Motorists on I-90 may have seen smoke on the horizon Tuesday near Piedmont. Lightning from morning storms ignited trees northwest of town, starting a wildfire known as the ‘Red Gate Fire’. Firefighting crews are currently working to control the blaze, which is around 1.5 miles northwest of Piedmont.
Rockford Fosgate named motorcycle audio sponsor of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Rockford Fosgate has partnered with the City of Sturgis for the tenth consecutive year as the “Official Motorcycle Audio Sponsor” of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which will be held Aug. 2-10. The company will also be an official sponsor of the “22nd Anniversary Mayor’s Ride” that will be held during the Motorcycle Rally.
Construction on one of Black Hills' busiest routes impacting Sturgis Rally
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Construction on one of the Black Hills’ busiest routes will impact parts of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The 22nd annual Mayor’s Ride will take a different route this year due to road construction on US Highway 385 by Pactola Reservoir. Tammy Even-Cordell, the...
June is gone, July has started with a Bang! Dusty and Brooke Formanek are running the fireworks stand for the community to enjoy.
For the second year in a row Dusty and Brooke Formanek are running the fireworks stand for the community members near and far. "The company that we use is Borderline Fireworks out of New Mexico," said Brooke. Borderline Fireworks also services and supplies three other stands in South Dakota; Ft. Pierre, Sturgis, and Whitewood. They acquired the four-stand territory over the winter from the New Underwood based company who had been supplying Philip with fireworks for about 20 years.
Fake ID’s tend to follow people to Deadwood during the summer
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - It’s all fun and games until someone gets caught using a fake ID. Deadwood is full of bars and gaming resorts that attract people from all over each summer. With so many people flocking to the popular tourist town, many fake IDs tend to...
$440,000 raised for new Sturgis rodeo arena
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - The Sturgis High School Rodeo booster club will soon have a brand-new arena to call its own. The club used to hold a regional rodeo at the Sturgis fairgrounds every year until that location could no longer accommodate the event. Now, they have raised more than $440,000 to construct a new rodeo arena.
You have to see this charming two-story cabin for sale in Lead
LEAD, S.D. - Discover this charming two-story cabin in the secluded Bellefish 1 subdivision on 3.09 acres! Embrace the wrap-around patio and expansive windows offering stunning views of the surrounding trees and hills. The main level features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and convenient laundry facilities. Upstairs, find two more bedrooms,...
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