Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
The Bronc boys headed to Harding County on Monday December 30th for a tournament where they had 5 placers, Caden Swayney, Cooper Conry and Garet Huston all earned a 3rd place finish, Koby Bowden placed 2nd and Riley Dighton earned champion in their respective weight classes. Coach Cory notes that Caden and Cooper were able […]
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Senior Riley Dighton Earns Monumental Achievement! Accomplishing what few have been able to, Senior, Riley Dighton earns his 150th career win during the Harding County tournament on Monday, December 30th. Riley earned his 100th career win as a Sophomore, not many wrestlers go on to see 150 in their careers. Riley is currently ranked number […]
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On Tuesday December 30th, the Broncs hosted New Underwood at home with an action packed game. The Broncs trailed New Underwood at the end of the first quarter down by 9, then in the second quarter the Broncs took off with baskets by Sern Weishaar and JP Jensen, followed by 3 pointers by Tatum Martin […]
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NEWELL—Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus made his way to the little town of Newell to spread Christmas cheer and visit with excited children during the Santa Day event on December 13, 2025. Every year during the holiday season, the Newell Community Club works hard to bring a very special Christmas celebration to the kids of […]
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CASTLE ROCK-A Christmas afternoon fire off Old Highway 79 north of Newell interrupted Christmas Day celebrations for the Volunteer Firefighters of Castle Rock, Butte, Newell, and Belle Fourche Fire Departments. The call went out between 2 and 3 p.m. according to Castle Rock Fire Chief Chad Erk. Erk said that seven Castle Rock FD rigs […]
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Looking Ahead with Confidence As We Head into 2026 The start of a new year always makes people pause. Sometimes that pause comes with optimism. Sometimes it comes with a little uncertainty. In rural communities, it is usually a mix of both. As we move into 2026, I want you to know this. CBH CO-OP is […]
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With the enormous support of the Belle Fourche community, the annual Christian Life Center’s New Year’s Eve Teen Blast was once again a great success. The fun-filled, safe environment for teenagers to ring in the new year was filled with laughter, fellowship, fun games like nine-square-in-the air volleyball, a captivating speech by Pastor Dan Carlson, […]
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Battery Bonanza: Members of the Belle Fourche Fire Department were on hand Friday to pick up the large collection of batteries from local Family Dollar Store. Pictured from left are: Aaron Thrammer, Family Dollar Store Manager, Jada Udaker, Andy Anderson, and Cory Charmichael. Family Dollar is part of a store region that runs from Illinois […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingCASTLE ROCK-A Christmas afternoon fire off Old Highway 79 north of Newell interrupted Christmas Day celebrations for the Volunteer Firefighters of Castle Rock, Butte, Newell, and Belle Fourche Fire Departments. The call went out between 2 and 3 p.m. according to Castle Rock Fire Chief Chad Erk. Erk said that seven Castle Rock FD rigs […]
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