HOT SPRINGS – After about five months on the job, new Hot Springs City Administrator Bob Nelson, Jr., has hit the ground running and helping to make progress in several muchneeded areas, including Code Enforcement and also addressing some issues with a pair of downtown sandstone buildings.…
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…
August 9, 1936 - April 16, 2024Donald L. Egly, 87, of Hot Springs, passed away on April 16, 2024, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans State Home in Hot Springs.Donald was born on August 9, 1936, to Enise and Mae Egly. He graduated from Chadron Prep in 1954. He then proudly served in…
September 25, 1938 - April 16, 2024Earl ‘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.He is survived by his wife, Ina of Hot…
The Custer County Democrats are hosting a McGovern Day Rally Saturday, May 4, at the Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial. The evening will begin with a social hour at 4:30 followed by a deluxe buffet dinner at 5:30 pm.   The event will also feature a live auction conducted…
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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…

HSPD Officer Maxfield receives ‘Saving Award’

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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.

Few details available about recent shooting

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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.

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.