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West Dam work date extended

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:05pm

Work to haul sediment out of West Dam will continue until mid-June after the Custer City Council voted to allow the contractor doing the work, Moss Rock Landscaping, to work up to that date with the understanding mud and dust should be kept off the haul roads.

Custer School District to host June 3 election

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:04pm

By Esther Noe

Potential power shutdown discussed

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:02pm

Questions remain on a Black Hills Energy proposal that would see it shutdown parts of its power grid through what is known as a public safety power shutoff, but Custer County emergency management director Steve Esser said recent meetings between public officials and BHE representatives revealed that BHE is moving forward with implementation of the program in June.

Talley on quest to honor men, women who served

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:02pm

There are many unsung heroes in our neighborhoods. Glen Talley is certainly one of them. Practically single handedly he has placed hundreds of bronze flag holders beside the graves of veterans buried in Keystone and Custer.

CSP Open House weekend starts Friday

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 2:00pm

This weekend, May 16-18, residents and visitors can enjoy free entrance into all South Dakota state parks and recreation areas as part of the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks’ annual open house weekend. In addition, a number of parks will be hosting special events. Camping fees still apply.
This weekend is also Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing licenses are required. Regulations and limits still apply.

Council candidates share views on hot Hill City topics

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:11am
John Johnson is running against incumbent Lori Miner for Ward II alderman of Hill City.  
Johnson, a self-employed electronic technician, said he is running to serve his community while Miner, who is retired, said she is running to give people a choice.
Each was asked to state their position on issues facing Hill City. 

McNulty re-elected president despite accusations

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:10am
New trustees Nikki Ball and Matt Fullilove were sworn in at the May 7 Keystone Town Board meeting. Once again, Casey McNulty was elected as town board president. This came with opposition from Fullilove who accused the board of voting in a block, adding that McNulty was trying to “consolidate his power.” 

Board holds final meeting before graduation, summer

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:09am
The Hill City School District (HCSD) Board of Education convened Monday evening for its final meeting before graduation and the end of the academic year May 22. With the conclusion of one school year and preparation for the next already underway, the board addressed a full agenda, celebrating student accomplishments and approving key infrastructure and staffing plans.

Will economic concern hurt tourism?

Published by admin on Wed, 05/14/2025 - 10:01am
John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the 2025 tourism season.
The mood in the room, he said, was “a little muted” compared to recent years, when South Dakota set repeated records for visitors and tourism spending.
“I wouldn’t say they were jumping up and down like, ‘Yeah, we’re going to have a great year,’” said Carley, manager of the Elk Creek Resort and Petrified Forest in Piedmont.

Safety program is up and running

Published by admin on Wed, 05/07/2025 - 10:37am

Marc Moore, the newly-appointed Custer County safety officer as of last month, presented a report on the status of the Safety Program at the Custer County Commission meeting April 23. Thus far, Moore said there are a lot of things going on in the county, and he is impressed with what he sees.