Hometown Newspaper Covering the Greater Belle Fourche & Butte County Area in South Dakota
BELLE FOURCHE—The beginning of the year brought with it a few fresh faces to join the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The process of electing new board members begins every year in November. Their bylaws dictate that they establish an election committee. “Membership can nominate anyone—but you have to be a member […]
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VALE—The little town of Vale was lively on January 7 as neighbors filled the Vale Community Hall for the 20th Annual Ag Appreciation Fair. Locals turned out in droves to visit with area ag businesses and celebrate the ag community. “We have any kind of agriculture-based vendors come in and they make themselves known to […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Did you know that some of the most delicious steak tips you could ever eat are available right here in Belle Fourche? Tender, tasty, freshly made and cooked to perfection, but they only make an appearance twice a month—the first and third Saturdays. The steak tips are brought to you by the hardworking volunteers […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—A unique opportunity for shopping is available at the Silver Lining Thrift Shoppe. Not only does it provide a chance for one to find some new treasures, but also it supports an important cause. Located in the back of the Belle Silver Lining Activities and Support Center, the community is invited to come thrift! […]
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BELLE FOURCHE—Warm sunshine and a pleasant 62-degree day welcomed community members to the Belle Rec Center as they kicked off the new year by participating in the 2026 Resolution Run. With an emphasis on health and wellness, the Rec Center held their annual Resolution Run on January 4, with a new twist. This year fitness […]
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Property Taxes are Immoral for one simple reason, if you don’t pay your taxes, the government can take your property. To take it another step further, the crime (not paying property taxes) doesn’t fit the punishment (having your property taken away) as they are greatly unequal in value. As such, the government uses this threat […]
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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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