Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—The Pioneer Bank & Trust parking lot transformed into what seemed like a fancy car showroom on August 22 car enthusiasts from around the are gathered in Belle Fourche for Cars and Coffee of the Black Hills. Old and new cars alike spilled out into the side roads, giving the public plenty to check […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Buck N’ Broncs Car Wash opened its doors to the community on August 20 as it joined Highmark Credit Union and the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce in hosting the August Chamber Mixer. The three businesses worked together to make the evening a memorable one for everyone who attended. Buck N’ Broncs Car Wash […]
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Jackson Dental Special to the Beacon, BELLE FOURCHE—Jackson Dental recently hosted its 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Belle Fourche Country Club, bringing together local golfers, businesses, volunteers, and community members for a day of fun and fundraising in support of Northern Hills CASA. This year’s beneficiary, Northern Hills CASA, provides trained Court Appointed […]
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Agriculture is an important part of the Belle Fourche community and surrounding region, and this September, the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the people, businesses, equipment and resources that make agriculture such an important part of our area. Ag Day will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 1 to 6 […]
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CBH Co-Op, Special to the Beacon ST. ONGE, S.D. — The CBH CO-OP Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the St. Onge Volunteer Fire Department to support construction of its new firehall, an investment aimed at strengthening emergency services and rural vitality in the St. Onge community. The St. Onge Volunteer Fire Department has […]
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NISLAND—While the rest of the fair was winding down, the youth rodeo kids were just getting started! Once again, the last Saturday of the Butte-Lawrence County Fair was dedicated to the Nisland Fair Youth Rodeo, giving the young riders a day of their own to compete under the hot August sun. The Nisland Fair Youth […]
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NISLAND—Kids, families, animals, exhibits, activities and events created hustle and bustle at the Nisland Fairgrounds July 27 through August 1 for the 45th Annual Butte Lawrence County Fair. The two counties joined forces back in 1979 and held their first joint county fair in 1980. The theme for this year’s fair was “Country Roots and […]
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NISLAND—Firefighters from several area departments responded Monday afternoon, July 13, to a grass and hayfield fire northeast of Nisland that burned approximately 20 acres. According to Butte County Sheriff Fred Lamphere, the fire was reported around 4 p.m. and is believed to have been sparked by a piece of farm equipment. The fire ignited dry […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A group of runners carrying a message of peace and goodwill made a stop in Belle Fourche on the morning of July 10. Participants in the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run were welcomed by community members during their visit. The group stopped at the Belle Fourche City Hall and were greeted by Mayor Randy […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Under a blazing summer sun and temperatures in the upper 90s, 4-H Rodeo contestants ages eight to 18 traveled to the Roundup Arena to compete for a chance to win prizes and qualify for the SD 4-H Finals Rodeo on Friday, July 10. The Butte County 4-H Rodeo has been a summer destination for […]
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