Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—A warm, sunny day set the stage for this year’s Riverfest on Saturday, June 6, drawing crowds to the park area behind the Tri-State Museum and Center of the Nation Visitors Center along the banks of the Belle Fourche River. The event was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Riverfest is a family-friendly celebration […]
BELLE FOURCHE—At just 14 years old, Al Barker learned about a town called Belle Fourche, but it would not be until he turned 51 that he would get to experience all that the town has to offer. “I just love it back here. So I just come back here and hang out with these guys, […]
BELLE FOURCHE—Sirens and flashing lights may be what most people associate with emergency response, but there is much more that goes into serving a community. The Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department showcased that work during its annual open house on June 6. The Belle Fourche Volunteer Fire Department invited the public to experience what goes […]
BELLE FOURCHE—The summer kick-off event for Hometown Thursdays got off to a stormy start. As thunderstorm warnings and the possibility of rain entered the day, the decision was made to move the traditional outdoor event into an indoor space. The event is usually held outside in the area right behind the Tri-State Museum and Center […]
BELLE FOURCHE—Runners and walkers, including kids and dogs, began arriving at Rail Park for the annual Belle Fourche Rec Center River Run on the evening of June 5, bringing a lively, family-friendly energy to the event. The walk/run took place in the picturesque setting along the Belle Fourche River, utilizing the River Walk. The journey […]
Members receive scholarships for FFA summer leadership retreats RAPID CITY (June 1, 2026)— Agriculture education teachers/ FFA advisors make a world of difference for the students they teach. This spring, students put into words the impact their ag teachers/FFA advisors have had on them as part of an FFA Advisor Tribute Scholarship application. Twenty-five […]
NEWELL—Young readers got a prehistoric start to their summer reading adventures June 5 at the Newell Public Library. Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum brought fossils and hands-on dinosaur learning to the summer reading program kickoff. To help launch the event, paleo-technician Kayla Toohill with Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum provided an educational presentation […]
