Category Archives: News
Sturgis Rally Subsidy-O-Meter: Does Sturgis Rally Pay For Itself?
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) The 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally generated more than $1.58 million in state and local tax collections, according to the South Dakota Department of Revenue. That'...
Aug 27, 2025
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Stay informed. Stay prepared. Whether it's a weather alert or City event, stay connected with real-time updates straight to your inbox or mobile device! "We want to highlight the simple, free, customi...
Aug 26, 2025
Former Staffers Start SDPB Alumni To Assist South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the network and its Friends organization in the wake of federal funding cuts. The group has four mandate...
Aug 25, 2025
Dog Days At The Water Park Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Well-behaved dogs of all shapes and sizes, accompanied by their owners, are welcome to Dog Days at the water park from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, at the Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center. T...
Aug 25, 2025
Regional Powerhouses Merge in Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy Deal
Black Hills Corp. and NorthWestern Energy announced an all-stock merger on Tuesday, creating a new regional utility with a combined enterprise value of $15.4 billion. The merger, which was unanimously...
Aug 19, 2025
Spearfish Police Department Reminds Everyone To Be Alert Near School Zones
Students and teachers soon will be celebrating the first day of school in Spearfish public schools. To ensure a safe start to the school year, the Spearfish Police Department reminds motorists and ped...
Aug 18, 2025
Another Funding Challenge--SDPB Faces Costly Decision On "NextGen TV" Upgrade
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) South Dakota Public Broadcasting faces another funding challenge while it faces a substantial cut to its federal funding. But the new technology could also provid...
Aug 18, 2025
Beyond The Tally: Out-Of-State Sturgis Rally Deaths In 2025
(From Todd Epp, Northern Plains News) As of Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, no law-enforcement agency has publicly confirmed a motorcycle fatality outside South Dakota involving a rider en route to, or returni...
Aug 15, 2025
Fall Clean Up Days At Spearfish RUS September 12-13th, 2025
Fall Clean Up is Friday and Saturday, September 12-13th. The Spearfish Restricted Use Site (RUS) will be waiving fees for residents of the City of Spearfish and Lawrence County on these days. The RUS ...
Aug 14, 2025
Spearfish Hosting Free Touch A Truck Event Saturday, August 23rd
All are invited to stop by Black Hills Energy Sports Complex, 350 W. Highway 14, for a free Touch A Truck Event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, August 23rd! This event is organized by the City of Sp...
Aug 14, 2025
Ryan's Worst Of The Week Jokes Daily Montages (As They Were Aired)
They either make you laugh, chuckle, or you roll your eyes, shake your head, and say…WOW!…
