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Tricks, treats and chili

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:03am
Dress up, bring your appetite and head to Keystone for an afternoon of Halloween fun, food, community and plenty of treats this Saturday from 1-5 p.m.
The Keystone Town Library is once again hosting a Halloween trunk-or-treat, rollerskating and a little friendly competition with the addition of the chili cook-off hosted by the Keystone Senior Center.
Participants are welcome and encouraged to join in the trunk-or-treat. Just bring your creativity, your car and of course, some candy.

Bet on a good time for a great cause

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 10:01am
Whether you’re a high roller or a social butterfly, put on your finest duds and head out to Eras Event Center Oct. 10 for the Hill City Area Community Foundation (HCACF) adults-only Casino Night—an evening of games, music, food and fun for a good cause.
Attendees are given a pack of “funny money,” to try their luck at casino-style games such as Blackjack, Craps and Roulette provided by the Rapid City Knights of Columbus.

Smoke, Spirits and Suds BBQ Festival

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:56am
Serving as the successor to the Wine, Brew and Barbecue, the inaugural Hill City Smoke, Spirits and Suds event is happening Oct. 11, and it’s sure to be a smoke show. 
“We’re really focusing more on exactly what people want, which is a chance to come and eat good barbecue,” said organizer Chad Ronish. 
The day kicks off at 8 a.m. with BBQ yoga.
“We invite everyone to come down and get their yoga on. Get good and stretched out to warm themselves up to eat a whole bunch of really good brisket,” said Ronish.

Down Memory Lane Oct. 7, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:53am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021

Kidzlife to begin Oct. 7 at LWC

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:52am
With the school year well under way and Homecoming week in the rearview mirror, children’s workers from the Little White Church are launching  Kidzlife Kids Club for grades K-5 Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3:15 p.m. going until 5:15 p.m. at the church. This club will be held every Wednesday until early April 2027, following the school schedule.

Down Memory Lane Oct. 7

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:41am

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

SD National Guard still helping with deportations

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:40am

The South Dakota National Guard has helped process 1,013 deportations for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since July 2025.
Gov. Larry Rhoden’s office included the figure on Monday in a news release announcing his decision to extend his order for cooperation with ICE in paperwork processing, a task assigned to seven National Guard members. The extension will run through September 2027.

Black Hills Live Oct. 7

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:39am

Wednesday 10-7

Hill City Restaurant Week

Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Custer County Commission
Custer County Courthouse
Custer, SD 
8 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 4 PM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Sheriff’s Log Sept. 10-17

Published by admin on Wed, 10/07/2026 - 9:24am

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Monday, Sept. 14
10:12 a.m.: “Smoke or low clouds” was reported near Harry Mills Road. It was low clouds, which often goes along with rain, rather than smoke, which often goes along with fire.” 

Down Memory Lane Sept. 30

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 2:53pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016