Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—It was a small town. The community was all gathered for a nice, quiet evening while enjoying steaks and drinks. As supper was coming to an end, there was a murder, right in front of everyone! While it sounds like the latest edition of the television program Dateline, it was actually something much more […]
BELLE FOURCHE—Who says Halloween fun has to wait until October 31? Certainly not the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, where the spooky season got an early start Saturday, October 24. A full day of pumpkins, costumes, games, crafts, laughing kids and shopping families made for a fun time at the 10th annual Pumpkinfest. The event […]
BELLE FOURCHE—Appetites were as hearty as the helpings when Belle Silver Lining hosted hungry guests for the second annual spaghetti feed on October 24. For a free-will donation, plates were piled high with spaghetti noodles, meat sauce and garlic bread. Board members, volunteers and employees of Belle Silver Lining were on hand to cook, serve […]
SPEARFISH—Generosity took the driver’s seat in Spearfish as community members gathered at White’s Canyon Ford to turn a simple test drive into something much more meaningful. Ford’s Drive 4UR Community event was held on Saturday, September 26. The day was an invitation for the community to come together and support giving back. The dealership hosted […]
On November 1, 2026, Mayor Randy Schmidt will proclaim Extra Mile Day, recognizing the people whose volunteer service, generosity, and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen the community. From supporting schools and community programs to caring for seniors, helping animals in need, and showing up when a neighbor needs a hand, these individuals give their […]
Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) will host a regional Fallen Hero Bridge Dedication to honor six veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their nation. The ceremony will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CT) at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance (1600 W. […]
NISLAND—Pumpkins galore plus a whole lot more have been delighting visitors at The Patch and spreading Halloween joy all season long. The Patch is a Halloween wonderland for kids and adults alike, created by Joyful Blooms Flower Farm, hosts of the annual Sunflower Festival. Sharing pumpkins with the public was an idea put in motion […]
BELLE FOURCHE—It’s time to dust off those Halloween costumes and get ready for a spooky season filled with tricks, treats and enough candy to last well into next year! With longtime favorites like the CONBA Halloween Parade and Costume Contest and newcomers like Wareing Motors joining the festivities, there are plenty of opportunities to show […]
