Fall River County Herald-Star

12/18/2025

Post your STORM LOST & FOUND items below

This 2’x3’ US Flag was turned into our newpaper office today. To claim, stop by 107 S. River.

Did you lose or find something? Let us know by commenting below.

12/12/2025

Tonight at the Mueller Civic Center beginning at 5:30pm

HOT SPRINGS – This Friday, Dec. 12, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Hot Springs is hosting a public meeting in regards to the wastewater treatment facility and its need for a $27 million improvement project. The plant, which was built in 1984 but still uses equipment dating back to the 1940s, is conside...

12/05/2025

Make plans to attend all of the Christmas in the Hills events planned for Hot Springs this Friday and Saturday!

11/21/2025

Congratulations to the following people who each won a free turkey in our annual FALL RIVER TURKEY HUNT Word Search Contest!

We had so many entries (more than 100!) that we decided to giveaway a few more turkeys, for a total of 18.

Thanks to everyone who entered, and have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Jesica Blanchard of Hot Springs
Susy Courneya of Hot Springs
Wayne Earl of Hot Springs
Carter Esser of Hot Springs
Jackie Gericke of Hot Springs
Cynthia Hoffmeyer of Hot Springs
Caren Howard of Hot Springs
Pat Hupp of Hot Springs
Peg Kaan of Hot Springs
Amanda Milbrandt of Hot Springs
Seth Pucket of Hot Springs
Kelli Rhoe of Hot Springs
Anna Shulaw of Hot Springs
Sally Smith of Hot Springs
Penny Svenkson of Hot Springs
Kathy Vollmer of Hot Springs
Fred Walker of Ardmore
Steve White of Buffalo Gap

11/13/2025

If you live in Hot Springs and receive a water bill, it's a good idea to plan on attending tomorrow night's meeting regarding the upgrades needed at the wastewater treatment facility.

Without grants, upgrades could mean increase in fees of up to $90/month HOT SPRINGS – The long overdue need to address that smell of raw sewage, that is often noticeable near the entrance into Hot Springs along Hwy 18/385, will be the topic of a public meeting next Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Mueller...

11/12/2025

EDGEMONT -- The Fall River County Herald-Star recently added a reporter to its staff who is based in Edgemont. Lance Borde comes to Edgemont from Concord, Calif., and says he is eager to report on the news and happenings in his new community.

11/12/2025

Northern Lights around Hot Springs!

09/18/2025

The Hot Springs Bison football team is on the road tomorrow night but you can listen to them on the radio!

(Sorry, when this ad ran in this week's paper, it incorrectly stated that the football team was playing at home on Sept. 19, but they are indeed on the road.) Roll Bison!

09/06/2025

This event is taking place today in Centennial Park.

HOT SPRINGS – Earlier this spring, when Sayer Lockhart of Hot Springs first began planning for her upcoming “Help Save My Childhood Home Fundraiser” slated for Centennial Park on Saturday, Sept. 6, she said the struggles to get it off the ground were similar to when she started her own photogr...

08/11/2025

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14 years ago today in Fall River County, SDWF firefighter Trampus Haskvitz tragically lost his life while working on State Engine 561 at the Coal Canyon Fire.
Trampus will always be honored and remembered for the ultimate sacrifice he made in the line of duty on August 11, 2011.

08/01/2025

Tonight is the DEMOLITION DERBY followed by a big day tomorrow with the DOWNTOWN PARADE, HOG WRESTLING and RODEO at the Fall River County Fairgrounds in Edgemont!

07/31/2025

Be sure to attend tonight's FREE CHUCKWAGON FEED and RUBBER CHECK RACE at the Fall River County Fairgrounds in Edgemont!