Dr. Kyley Cumbow was the South Dakota Principal of the Year in 2020HOT SPRINGS – One month after Superintendent Dennis Fischer announced his retirement, the Hot Springs School District has hired Pierre Middle School Principal Dr. Kyley Cumbow to fill that position beginning July 1, 2024.The…
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HOT SPRINGS – Last Monday night’s April 8 regular meeting of the Hot Springs School Board featured an abbreviated 20-minute session open to the public, followed by an extended executive session to finalize some personnel matters which included the approval of contracts for certified staff and…
HOT SPRINGS – Dr. Dallas Wilkinson, of Vision Source in Hot Springs, recently returned from a medical mission trip to Mexico where he helped give the gift of sight to many. “My first medical mission with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) was while I was in optometry school in…
HOT SPRINGS – In preparation of this week’s State FFA Convention in Brookings on April 17-20, the Hot Springs School District hosted the District 5 Career Development Event (CDE) last Wednesday, April 10, which was attended by a total of 273 students from 11 different West River schools. This…
March 19, 1946 - April 4, 2024 Eileen Marjory Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1946 to Rev. John and Marge De Vries. She lived her early years in Hitchcock, Geddes, Gregory, Sioux Falls, and Lead, where her father served Methodist and United Methodist Churches…
June 4, 1951 - April 7, 2024Alice Bechtold, 72, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, unexpectedly at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City.Alice was born to Everard and Helen (Summers) Irwin in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Their family moved to the Black Hills in the early 60’s where they have since called…
November 29, 1956 - April 7, 2024 Barb Roberts, 67, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was suddenly called home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Services were held Friday, April 12, 2024 at Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church in Hot…
HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Bison baseball team had a tough stretch of games last week as they lost three in a row to St. Thomas More (0-15), Platte-Geddes (0-11) and Bennett County (214). In the varsity game at STM on Thursday, April 11, the Cavaliers jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first…
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. Starting at Kadoka’s Harry Weller Invitational…

Middle School Principal from Pierre hired as the new Superintendent in Hot Springs

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One month after Superintendent Dennis Fischer announced his retirement, the Hot Springs School District has hired Pierre Middle School Principal Dr. Kyley Cumbow to fill that position beginning July 1, 2024. The announcement came last Thursday, April 11, after the school board and administrative team conducted in-person interviews with three candidates whom were secured through the Dakota Education Consulting firm of Sioux Falls. “With an extensive background in education and a proven track record of leadership, Dr. Kyley Cumbow brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our district,” stated School Board President Ryan Walz, while adding that Dr. Cumbow’s innovative approach to education will undoubtedly benefit the students, staff, and community of Hot Springs. “Her passion for education and commitment to student success make her the ideal candidate to lead our district into the future.”

Oelrichs History Conference is April 21

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OELRICHS - On Sunday, April 21, 2024, the Oelrichs Historical Society will host its annual history conference at the Oelrichs Middle/High School at 214 West 7th Street beginning with lunch at 11:30 am. The conference is an opportunity to share local history as well as a fundraiser for the historical society. There is no fee, but donations are appreciated.

Hot Springs FFA Club hosts successful CDE competition

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HOT SPRINGS – In preparation of this week’s State FFA Convention in Brookings on April 17-20, the Hot Springs School District hosted the District 5 Career Development Event (CDE) last Wednesday, April 10, which was attended by a total of 273 students from 11 different West River schools.

Gifting sight locally and abroad

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HOT SPRINGS – Dr. Dallas Wilkinson, of Vision Source in Hot Springs, recently returned from a medical mission trip to Mexico where he helped give the gift of sight to many.

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.

Golf season gets underway in Belle

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BELLE FOURCHE – The Hot Springs Lady Bison golfers took part in a triangular in Belle Fourche on Thursday, April 11, where Custer took the team title with a four-person nine-hole score of 210 followed by the host Broncs in second place with a 257. Hot Springs did not have a full team and thus could not pull together a team score.

Eileen Marjory Wilson

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March 19, 1946 - April 4, 2024 Eileen Marjory Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1946 to Rev. John and Marge De Vries.

Alice Bechtold

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June 4, 1951 - April 7, 2024 Alice Bechtold, 72, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, unexpectedly at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City. Alice was born to Everard and Helen (Summers) Irwin in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

Barb Roberts

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November 29, 1956 - April 7, 2024 Barb Roberts, 67, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was suddenly called home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Services were held Friday, April 12, 2024 at Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church in Hot Springs, S.D.