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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche City Council held its second meeting of the month on Monday evening, June 15. During the Mayor’s Report, Police Chief Ryan Cherveny presented Lifesaving Awards to Corporal Stephen Schmeltzer and Officer Dusty Merchen for their efforts on May 22, 2026. “On May 22, 2026, our officers responded to a report of […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche City Council held its second regular meeting of the month on Monday, February 17. During the Mayor’s Report, City Administrator LaFayette provided additional context for Consent Agenda Item 1, explaining that the annexation had been approved by Planning and Zoning on December 2, 2020, and by the City Council on December […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, February 2. In the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt thanked City employees for their collaboration with the school in making the girls’ wrestling tournament at the Rec Center a success. During community input, Raymond Allen expressed concern that city service […]
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NEWELL—The Newell Board of Commissioners started off the new year with three meetings held across the month of January. During these meetings, the board approved 2026 employee salaries, addressed personnel changes, and took action on several community and infrastructure items. At the first regular meeting of the year on January 12, commissioners approved bills and […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce hosted a Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday, January 31 at Venue 519. Representatives Travis Ismay (District 28B), Jana Hunt (District 28A) and Sam Marty (District 28) spent the afternoon discussing bills and answering questions from an audience of locals. Tom Brunner acted as the event’s discussion monitor. The […]
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NEWELL—The Newell School Board held a meeting on Monday evening, January 12 at 6 p.m. After the consent agenda was approved, administrators provided reports. Activities Director Dominic Santiago said that the boys basketball team has been kicked out of the LMC; they were removed from their conference because they are a JV team. He recommended […]
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NEWELL—The Town of Newell Commission convened in Regular Session at 5 p.m. at the Town Office Building. Mayor Tennis initiated the meeting at 5:00 pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call was taken; Commissioner Mackaben, Commissioner Clausen, Commissioner Kopetsky, and Mayor Tennis were present. Commissioner Taton was absent. Commissioner Mackaben made a motion […]
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BELLE FOURCHE-The City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, November 3. During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt gave a Veteran’s Day Proclamation. “The contributions and sacrifices of the people who have served in the armed forces have been vital in maintaining our freedom and way of life. Tens of millions […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The Butte County Commissioners held their first meeting of the month at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 7. Pastor Tom Smith led in a moment of prayer. Judge Day then swore in appointed Commissioner for Butte County District #5, Jason Kari. Committee appointments were discussed; Frank Walton committees will be assigned to Jason Kari. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The City Council held its first meeting of the month on Monday, October 6. During the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt thanked everyone who came out to help support the bike ride hosted by the Police Department on Sunday. For community input, Bobbe Ward spoke on behalf of the Belle Fourche Cowboy Band, noting […]
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