Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—The 106th Annual Black Hills Roundup six-time Medium Sized Rodeo of the Year once again delivered four days of action packed PRCA rodeo. The Black Hills Roundup Arena hosted some of the top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls during the 4th of July celebration on July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The rodeos on the […]
The Beacon ran a short piece end of June marking seven years of publication. We are making changes that will help to ensure the Beacon continues publication. Our heartfelt thanks to the several supporters/readers of the Beacon who made contributions ranging from $250 to $1,000 to keep the publication going. They provided about one half […]
It was another successful year for the Belle Fourche High School Rodeo team at the State Finals rodeo in Pierre, SD, June 17-21. The BFHS rodeo team won the Buster Berry Team Trophy for the third year in a row. Saddle Bronc: Taiten Eaton, Saint Onge, 3rd place Team Roping: Jet Jensen, Belle […]
The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performed a free, family-friendly concert at Belle Fourche on July 1st as part of their “America the Beautiful:A Fourth of July Celebration” Concert. The United States Air Force Academy Band proudly performed in the bandshell at Herrmann Park to begin the South Dakota portion of their 2025 Summer Tour. […]
Bright and early on the Fourth of July, over 200 runners gathered at Herrmann Park for the 47th annual Rodeo Run 5K/10K. DJ Fowler, local retired Marine Raider and Belle Fourche Sheriff’s Office reserve member, was dressed in full-kit gear for the race. Undersheriff Clark O’Connell and Deputy Dwayne Bruce of Alzada, MT joined him. […]
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 2, locals came to Rail Park to enjoy a delicious Burger Bash and support the Belle Fourche FFA chapter. Attendees got to have hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks served by FFA members for a free-will donation. This was the event’s fifth year of connecting the community with […]
The 16th annual Ranch Rodeo served as the perfect kickoff event for the Fourth of July festivities at the Black Hills Roundup this year. On the evening of July 1, fans gathered at the Roundup grounds and enjoyed some free BBQ to fill their stomachs before the night’s activities. At 5:45, the mutton bustin’ started—an […]
BELLE FOURCHE—A unique event happened over the Fourth of July holiday, in addition to celebrating America, Pasque Ladies Fashions was celebrating women by hosting a Fashion that Fits event from July 2 to July 5. In partnership with FDJ, French Dressing Jeans, Pasque brought in over 100 pairs of jeans to help guide ladies to […]
On Tuesday, July 1st a group of peaceful, non-violent local citizens gathered in front of the courthouse in Belle Fourche. Sponsored and organized by the Belle Fourche Pro-Democracy Squad, the event was attended by a variety of participants. All people interested in promoting democracy regardless of party affiliation or political ideology were encouraged to attend. […]
BELLE FOURCHE—The 106th Annual Black Hills Roundup six-time Medium Sized Rodeo of the Year once again delivered four days of action packed PRCA rodeo. The Black Hills Roundup Arena hosted some of the top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls during the 4th of July celebration on July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The rodeos on the […]
It was another successful year for the Belle Fourche High School Rodeo team at the State Finals rodeo in Pierre, SD, June 17-21. The BFHS rodeo team won the Buster Berry Team Trophy for the third year in a row. Saddle Bronc: Taiten Eaton, Saint Onge, 3rd place Team Roping: Jet Jensen, Belle […]
BELLE FOURCHE—The 2025 Belle Jackpot series got off to a slow start after the first two scheduled jackpots had to be postponed for poor weather conditions. But finally on June 4, mother nature cooperated and brought a nice evening to hold the first jackpot of the summer. An organization designed to bring youth rodeo to […]
