Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
Friends & Family of Lenee, Colt, & Rowdy Special to the Beacon, On the morning of Sunday, June 21, 2026, tragedy struck for the second time in less than a year. Lenee Richardson and her two sons, Colt (12) and Rowdy (11), were living in Alzada, Montana, when an apparent propane leak caused a catastrophic […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—During the summer, Thursdays are reserved for gathering with friends, family and neighbors in the park behind the Tri-State Museum and Visitors Center for an evening of live music and community fellowship. The second Hometown Thursday of the summer, on June 11, was met with a bit of windy weather, but the sun came […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—With the 107th Black Hills Roundup less than two weeks away, plans are coming together for the biggest celebration yet, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The entries to the four PRCA rodeos closed June 9, and top professional rodeo athletes are preparing to compete in the Black Hills Roundup extravaganza. This year […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A community food drive and a matching donation from Allied Construction combined to provide about $3,000 worth of food to the Compassion Cupboard during Perk Up the Pantry on May 14. Watson Hennessey Group-Keller Williams takes one day a year when they close up shop and dedicate their day to giving back to the […]
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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—There is nothing that says summer quite like going garage sale shopping on the weekends. The ideal yard sale weekend includes traveling around town in nice sunny weather, looking for secondhand treasures while hopping from neighborhood to neighborhood. Sounds like a good day, unless cold wind and rain decide to come through and mess […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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