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Ranch rodeo begins Black Hills Roundup
BELLE FOURCHE — Broken H strung together the ranch rodeo team championship Sunday evening as the Black Hills Roundup got underway at the Black Hills Roundup grounds, in Belle Fourche. Cody Wheeler, Cliff Hall, Ben Risse, and Jess Coirier combined to top a 12-team field for Broken H. The...
Newell's LuKayzee Brink and Wessington's Charleigh Brewer win goat tying performances at NJHFR
DES MOINES, Iowa — Newell’s LuKayzee Brink and Wessington’s Charleigh Brewer each won their performances Thursday at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo. Brink uncorked a 7.96-second run in the morning session while Brewer ran an 8.64 seconds in the evening session. There are still some goat tying remaining in the second go-round but Brink currently sits atop the goat tying standings with a combined time of 16.32 seconds. Brewer is currently 18th with a two-run time of 20.71 seconds. Entering Friday’s competition, the South Dakota girls are in third place with 1,095.00 points, trailing only Utah (1,995) and Texas (1,995).
Joseph James Mitzel
Joseph James Mitzel, 76 of Spearfish, passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2023. Joseph was born in Minot, ND on July 22nd, 1947 to Joe and Delores Mitzel and spent his early years helping on the family farm near Minot. Joseph spent three wonderful years enrolled in Ann Carlson School in Jamestown. In the 4th and 5th grade Joseph learned to overcome his disabilities and went on the accomplish great things in life! Following this he moved to Esmond where he graduated from high school.
ROPING IT IN: Days of ’76 Rodeo adds women’s event of breakaway to the competition
Deadwood, S.D. (June 24, 2024) – A new event will make its debut in Deadwood for the Days of ’76 rodeo July 24-27. Women’s breakaway roping will be held during the PRCA rodeo. The breakaway roping is a modified version of the tie-down roping. In the breakaway,...
BHSU AWARDED $1.9 MILLION GRANT TO SUPPORT RURAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills State University has been awarded a four-year, $1,993,247 grant through the U.S. Department of Education's Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development program. This significant funding will enable BHSU to enhance college access and success for rural students in western South Dakota. "We are so pleased that the U.S. Department...
Actor Debra Christofferson returns to Spearfish
This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. Actor Debra Christofferson returns to South Dakota to discuss her film and television career. She's known for her roles on "NYPD Blue" and "9-1-1." Her film credits include 1997's dark comedy slapstick "Mousehunt"(with Nathan Lane). She's appeared on "The X Files," "Grey's Anatomy," "NCIS," and "American Horror Story."
Modern dream home in Spearfish with 5 bedrooms and large yard
SPEARFISH, S.D. - Welcome to your dream home! This spacious residence boasts 5 bedrooms and generous living spaces, including a large family room and dining area that open onto the spacious covered deck. Enjoy modern touches, cozy fireplaces, custom built-ins, and a large yard. Perfect for both entertaining and everyday living!
Benefits of riding an e-bike through the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Getting outdoors this summer can be an intimidating task for some but one business is looking to make it a little easier with their e-bike rentals. Deadwood Outdoor Rentals is located right on the edge of the city and offers a variety of ways to enjoy the hills, especially on an e-bike.
Another round of Severe Weather hits area
STURGIS, S.D. – Severe weather brought another afternoon of gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to parts of the area yesterday. The first round of thunderstorms moved in mid-afternoon and parts of Sturgis received quarter sized hail. That stormed rolled in around 3:30 and moved eastward onto the plains.
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Bourk
Elizabeth “Betty” Louise Bourk was born on September 14th, 1945 in Wall, South Dakota to Donald Pascoe and Anna Donner. She was the fifth of six children. Betty grew up on a little farm North of Wall. In her high school years, she and her sister Lila were sent to Lodi, California to live with their aunts, Bonnie and Orma. She Graduated from Lodi High in 1962.
Black Hills 100 Starts and Ends at Sturgis City Park
STURGIS, S.D. The 14th annual Black Hills 100 ultramarathon is happening on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29, 2024 on the Centennial #89 Trail in the Black Hills. This challenging 100-mile course begins and ends at the Sturgis City Park and includes a 16,000 feet elevation gain. 525 runners...
Wild Women Of The West: Calamity Jane
The town of Deadwood, South Dakota Territory, in 1876, was a mixture of makeshift-tents erected by enthusiastic gold seekers, timber collectors, freight wagon owners, and owners of bawdy houses operated by some of the area’s most notorious madams. Ribbed by thick, tree-filled mountain chains and bleak valleys, the popular mining camp was the ideal destination for eager prospectors hoping to find the mother lode.
13th Annual Sturgis Camaro Rally draws big crowd
STURGIS — The Sturgis Camaro Rally drew a big crowd with activates starting on June 19 and concluding Saturday. Tammy Even-Cordell, Sturgis Rally and Events Director, said this was the 13th annual Sturgis Camaro Rally.
Sturgis eliminates cap on malt beverage licenses
Sturgis removed its limit on malt beverages and South Dakota farm wine licenses, allowing the city to adjust for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and grant an unlimited number of licenses. The ordinance also abolished restaurant-specific licenses in favor of one umbrella license. Before the city council passed the ordinance...
Police investigating deaths of 2 men
LEAD — Two men are dead in Lead following incidents that occurred earlier this week. According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, Lead police officers and ambulance crews responded to a residence for a report of a man needing assistance.
Spearfish School District awarded $243K CTE grant
SPEARFISH — The Spearfish School District recently received a state Department of Education grant to help purchase equipment for its new career and technical education (CTE) center. The grant was part of a total of 36 grants awarded statewide totaling $6.4 million.
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