Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
By Kandi Tonsager, The high school wrestling teams traveled to The Monument in Rapid City on Friday December 12th and Saturday December 13th for the annual Rapid City Invitational. It is always a large grueling tournament full of tough competition from 55 teams representing multiple states. Initially 79 teams were registered, but with adverse weather, […]
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Oh, what a night in Newell, Thursday December 11th when the kindergarten through twelfth grade took the stage during the annual Newell School District’s Christmas program. Under the direction of Kimberly Bachman, the evening was filled with entertainment. “I have taught the students you can be a performer, or you can be an entertainer. When […]
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PIERRE, S.D. (December 2, 2025) – Pioneer Bank & Trust has committed $50,000 to support the South Dakota Ag Foundation’s efforts to strengthen agriculture across the state. The contribution will be distributed in $10,000 installments over the next five years. “At the South Dakota Ag Foundation, we’re committed to growing our reach across the state […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, The Bronc high school wrestling teams started their season off with a triangular at home on Thursday December 4th with a win over Douglas/Rapid City Christian 48-24 and a loss to Phillip/Wall 28-60. On Friday December 5th the Bronc boys team traveled to Custer for a meet with Caden Swaney placing 3rd […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, The Lady Broncs will began their season this year with a home game December 9th against Lead-Deadwood with JV at 5:15 and Varsity tip off at 6pm. The team has six returning upperclassmen with two Seniors, Reagan Hatling and Denali Larson, and four Juniors on the roster; Misty Dreiling, Kora Knapp, Aurora […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, The Bronc Middle School wrestlers have competed in many area events so far this season. On Monday October 27th they attended their first meet at Stagebarn Middle School, then on Friday November 3rd, they hosted their home tournament. Results for the home invite were: 4th Place Finishers: Ainsley Schmeltzer, Landon Swaney, Asa […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, Head girls cross country coach, Brit Clarkson, is named as the 2025 South Dakota Cross-Country Coaches Association Head Cross Country Coach of the Year. Coach Brit has been coaching cross country and track for the Broncs since 2020. She has been involved in cross country most of her life as a runner […]
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By Kandi Tonsager, Wrapping up a 3 & 6 season, the Belle Fourche Bronc football team held their awards banquet on Wednesday, November 19th. Among the award recipient were Senior, Gavin Pearson with the Bronc Team MVP; Senior, Riley Dighton with Offensive MVP; Junior, Charlie Houck with Defensive MVP; Senior, Joseph McLennon with Special Teams […]
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by Belle LaVenue This weekend in the theater! Belle Fourche High School’s Fall Production, Sense and Sensibility, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday at 7 PM. Directors Nathan Schreier & Allie Juso-Verry captured some photos from practice, revealing their versatile set and beautiful time-period costuming. Be sure to attend this classic story, retold in a humorous, engaging […]
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By Kandi Tonsager The Belle Fourche Middle School boasts a team of 35 wrestlers this year, 25 males and 10 females. Their first meet was at Stagebarn Middle School on Monday November 3rd. The middle school schedule runs from mid October when practice starts, through mid December with 9 meets on the schedule, ending with […]
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