HURON – The Fall River County Herald-Star earned one of the highest awards during last week’s 2023 SDNA Better News Media Contest when it won first place in General Excellence in the Weeklies over 1,300 circulation category.The award recognizes news organizations for overall quality work in news,…
HOT SPRINGS – The primary election is slated to take place on Tuesday, June 4, which is when area registered voters will decide a number of races, including filling three seats on the Fall River County Commission along with the two District 30 House of Representative Republicans on the November…
HOT SPRINGS – On Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 5:05 p.m., the Fall River County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased individual in a secluded area in Minnekahta Valley. The initial report was made by a neighbor of the property owner who had been out driving his UTV when he came across a…
HOT SPRINGS – In a pioneering endeavor to enhance internet connectivity and reliability, Golden West Communications has initiated an expansive project to introduce state-of-theart fiber optic internet to areas including the east side of Angostura, Hot Brook Canyon, and now extending into the rural…
HOT SPRINGS – What started as the Good News Sunday youth program at The United Churches in Hot Springs expanded to include an afterschool group for the community’s children ages 10 and above. The program is named the “Hang-out” and meets at the church at 342 N. Garden on Wednesdays at 4 p.m…
HOT SPRINGS – Kick your summer off with a hometown BBQ this Saturday, May 4, at the Hot Springs Mueller Civic Center from 12 noon to 3 p.m. A series of local commission and District 30 candidate forums hosted by the Fall River County Republican Party in April has resulted in over 200…
HOT SPRINGS – When the Fall River County Commissioners met on Thursday, April 18, they approved an emergency motion to have two water lines, a sewer line, and a pipe chase for propane built under the new highway that is being constructed in front of the courthouse. The emergency motion was approved…
HOT SPRINGS – A spokesman for the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is confirming a shooting incident occurred inside a rural Fall River County residence on the morning of Saturday, April 13, but is otherwise sharing very few other details. Communications Director Tony Mangan emphasized…
HOT SPRINGS – With many of the bump outs ¬– previously and often referred to as ‘pods’ –completed along North and South Chicago Streets, the organization Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) has their eye on beautifying them. “We think that Hot Springs is the most beautiful town in the Black…
HOT SPRINGS – On April 3, 2024, Hot Springs Police Officer Matthew Maxfield received a ‘Saving Award’ from Chief Ross Norton.The award is the first saving award Chief Norton has given and stemmed from an officer response to a 20year old female in crisis.According to Chief Norton, “On March 9, 2024…
June 8, 1945 - April 13, 2024Jim Boyd, 78, of Stover, Mo., formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.It was on the 8th day of June in 1945 when Pete and Vera Boyd welcomed their son, Jim, into their family. He spent his childhood days on the…

BBQ event aims to gather voters and candidates this Saturday, May 4

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HOT SPRINGS – Kick your summer off with a hometown BBQ this Saturday, May 4, at the Hot Springs Mueller Civic Center from 12 noon to 3 p.m. A series of local commission and District 30 candidate forums hosted by the Fall River County Republican Party in April has resulted in over 200 attendees learning about the Republican candidates running to represent them, both locally and in the SD Legislature.

Golden West conducting fiber optic upgrade to Angostura, Hot Brook

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HOT SPRINGS – In a pioneering endeavor to enhance internet connectivity and reliability, Golden West Communications has initiated an expansive project to introduce state-of-theart fiber optic internet to areas including the east side of Angostura, Hot Brook Canyon, and now extending into the rural parts of Hot Springs. This transformative project is set to revamp the digital landscape for residents and businesses alike, ensuring a more robust, secure, and high-speed internet service.

Many Moguls show improvement at pair of meets last week

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EDGEMONT – Edgemont had a busy week in the track world last week, having two track meets where lots of the student athletes were able to improve against some tough competitions as well as gain some times in events they haven’t run this year yet.

Jim Boyd

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June 8, 1945 - April 13, 2024 Jim Boyd, 78, of Stover, Mo., formerly of Hot Springs, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. It was on the 8th day of June in 1945 when Pete and Vera Boyd welcomed their son, Jim, into their family.

Donald L. Egly

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August 9, 1936 - April 16, 2024 Donald L. Egly, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the Michael J.

Earl ‘Wayne’ Gardner

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September 25, 1938 - April 16, 2024 Earl ‘Wayne’ Gardner, 85, of Hot Springs, S.D., passed away April 16, 2024, at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, S.D. Wayne was born September 25, 1938 in Stilwell, Okla., to Earl and Monta (Ball) Gardner.