Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—The 106th Annual Black Hills Roundup six-time Medium Sized Rodeo of the Year once again delivered four days of action packed PRCA rodeo. The Black Hills Roundup Arena hosted some of the top PRCA cowboys and cowgirls during the 4th of July celebration on July 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th. The rodeos on the […]
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The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performed a free, family-friendly concert at Belle Fourche on July 1st as part of their “America the Beautiful:A Fourth of July Celebration” Concert. The United States Air Force Academy Band proudly performed in the bandshell at Herrmann Park to begin the South Dakota portion of their 2025 Summer Tour. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A unique event happened over the Fourth of July holiday, in addition to celebrating America, Pasque Ladies Fashions was celebrating women by hosting a Fashion that Fits event from July 2 to July 5. In partnership with FDJ, French Dressing Jeans, Pasque brought in over 100 pairs of jeans to help guide ladies to […]
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On Tuesday, July 1st a group of peaceful, non-violent local citizens gathered in front of the courthouse in Belle Fourche. Sponsored and organized by the Belle Fourche Pro-Democracy Squad, the event was attended by a variety of participants. All people interested in promoting democracy regardless of party affiliation or political ideology were encouraged to attend. […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—One refurbished building housing two new stores opened on State Street in downtown Belle on July 1. Pearson Block Hous Vintage and Modern and Pearson Block Candy Shop are now open! The new venture of Jenny and Zach Gaaskjolen and family brings a longtime dream and a brand new vision to life. “The furniture […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—The carnival is here! It rolled into town and started offering entertainment to the region on July 1. Midway West Amusements is new to the area, this is the first year they are providing exciting thrill rides for the Black Hills Roundup! The carnival runs through July 5. Midway West Amusements brings new exciting […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Beautifully decorated floats, western riders, queens, horses, first responders, vehicles and more are expected to take to the streets for the 106th Annual 4th of July Parade taking route through the City of Belle Fourche. Stars, Stripes and Spurs is the theme for this year’s parade. On July 4, a B1 Bomber from Ellsworth […]
Continue ReadingBELLE FOURCHE_-The City Council held its second meeting of the month on Monday, June 16. In the Mayor’s Report, Mayor Randy Schmidt gave an executive proclamation declaring June 28, 2025 as Performing Arts Day in Belle Fourche. “The City of Belle Fourche recognizes the importance and impact that the performing arts have on the cities, […]
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Busters Special to the Beacon The Bronc Bird Busters have wrapped up a very successful Spring Season with two team and two individual State Championships, as well as several team and individual Conference titles. The Bird Busters 5-Stand team took top honors at Willow Creek Wildlife in Ft. Pierre on May 31st with a team […]
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The Rapid City Journal (Lee Enterprises) gave notice it was closing their Belle Fourche newspaper in 2017. It was my feeling that a thriving community needed it’s local newspaper. Knowledge of events in the community; its business & citizens. My first job in life was that of a “printer’s devil” as a 5th grader in […]
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