The City of Spearfish is hiring for upcoming seasonal positions. CLICK HERE for more information and to apply! Public Works/Parks Department Laborers: Parks, Recreation, & Forestry; Cemetery; Spectator Recreation; Streets; and Wastewater Treatment Facility. Requirements: Laborers will work 40 hours/week unless noted otherwise. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before date of […]

The City of Spearfish will have vacancies for the Mayor for a 3-year term and Council Members in Ward 1 for a 3-year term, Ward 2 for a 3-year term, and Ward 3 for a 3-year term, due to expiration of terms of office. Petition circulation may begin on January 31st and the deadline for […]

Please keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow this winter for the safety of your neighbors and community. Snow removal from the sidewalk is an important public safety concern, especially around high pedestrian areas such as schools, clinics, hospitals, and shopping areas. City ordinance and the International Property Maintenance Code require sidewalks to be kept […]

The 2025 pet tags are in, and the Spearfish Police Department encourages pet owners to stop in to get their pets licensed for the new year. By City ordinance, all pets residing within City limits are required to have a pet tag. Residents registering their pets need to provide owner contact information, basic information about […]

The Madison Ice Rink on the south side of the Spearfish City Campground is now open! It will remain open as conditions allow and is open daily for public skating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except for Saturday mornings from 8-10 a.m. when it is reserved for the Northern Hills Chinook youth hockey club. […]

Thursday, January 2Armchair Travelers Book ClubSturgis Public Library’s Lushbough Room, 12:00 pm Thursday, January 9Sturgis Area Arts Council MeetingSturgis Public Library’s Lushbough Room, 2:30 pm Friday, January 17History at High NoonProgram is “History Below the Pines”Sturgis Public Library’s Community Room, 12:00 pm

Terry Ree, half of the legendary comedy-music South Dakota duo Williams and Ree, died Saturday morning December 21, 2024 at the age of 75. His death was confirmed by the wife of Ree’s bandmate, Bruce Williams, on Facebook. Earlier this year, the Deadwood Mountain Grand announced Williams and Ree’s Nov. 30 show at the facility […]

The deadline for the 2025 nominations to the Spearfish High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Fine Arts Hall of Fame is January 3, 2025. The Athletic Hall of Fame aims to recognize men and women who have excelled through athletic participation, coaching, or contributions to the Spearfish High School athletic program. Nominees for […]

The Spearfish Police Department announces the promotion of Lt. Collin Smith to Police Chief, effective December 22, 2024. “After a very competitive and difficult selection process, I am pleased to make this announcement,” Public Safety Director Pat Rotert said. “I am looking forward to seeing Collin grow in this position, and I know he will […]

Voting is now open for Deadwood’s Main Street Initiative Committee and the Deadwood Chamber’s holiday decorating contest, open to all businesses and residents – with $2,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs! Winners will be chosen by popular vote from Deadwood businesses and one winner from each Deadwood neighborhood! Voting takes place through December […]