Fall River County Herald-Star

Fall River County Herald-Star The award-winning local newspaper for all of Fall River County in the Southern Black Hills of S.D.

Reminder.... this Friday, July 10, is the deadline to turn in your entry in the Hometown History Hunt contest. More than...
07/08/2026

Reminder.... this Friday, July 10, is the deadline to turn in your entry in the Hometown History Hunt contest. More than $1,000 in prizes!
If you didn't get a chance to get a copy of the July 1 edition, we still have them available at our office at 107 S. River Street.

Play HOMETOWN HISTORY HUNT in this week's Fall River County Herald-Star to win 1 of 25 different prizes valued at more t...
07/02/2026

Play HOMETOWN HISTORY HUNT in this week's Fall River County Herald-Star to win 1 of 25 different prizes valued at more than $1,000!

Inside this week's paper are photos and clues to 36 different historical buildings. Correctly identify all 36 buildings (and learn a little history along the way) and be entered into drawing where you could win the GRAND PRIZE of a new pair of sunglasses from Vision Source valued at $350!

Second Prize is an oil change and alignment from Hills Edge Auto (up to $245 value) and Third Prize is a $100 gift certificate to Wanda's Finds! Plus lots of other prizes from local businesses!

Read more about this below....

https://www.frcheraldstar.com/news/hot-springs-architecture-showcased-celebration-americas-250th

07/02/2026

With the Independence Day festivities beginning, we wanted to put out a quick reminder about the fireworks regulations inside city limits.

The full fireworks ordinance can be read here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/hotsprings_sd/latest/hotsprings_sd/0-0-0-2023, but here’s a quick summary of the key points:

Only small, ground-based fireworks are allowed—cones, fountains, and other novelty items that don’t fly or explode.

Fireworks that shoot into the air, explode, or make loud bangs are not allowed. This includes bottle rockets, mortars, and firecrackers. We love The Sandlot as much as anyone, but let's leave the dramatic Fourth of July fireworks to the movies.

All fireworks are banned if fire danger is rated High, Very High, or Extreme, or if there’s a Red Flag Warning in effect.

Fireworks may only be used on July 4th between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Fines start at $120 for violations.

Whether you're spending the evening watching fireworks, grilling with family, or you're playing baseball under a sky full of fireworks, please follow the rules and help keep Hot Springs safe this Fourth of July!

06/03/2026

Results from yesterday's election...

Statewide Voter Turnout: 34.55% (171,729 of 497,046)
Fall River County Voter Turnout: 36.13% (2,100 of 5,811)

South Dakota Governor (685 of 686 precincts)
* Toby Doeden – 31% (41,791 votes)
Fall River results: 49% (886)
* Larry Rhoden – 25% (34,379)
Fall River results: 24% (432)
Dusty Johnson – 23% (31,925)
Fall River results: 16% (286)
Jon Hansen – 21% (28,390)
Fall River results: 12% (212)

U.S. Senator (685 of 686 precincts)
* Mike Rounds – 76% (101,471 votes)
Fall River results: 71% (1,249)
Justin McNeal – 24% (32,412)
Fall River results: 29% (518)

U.S. Representative (685 of 686 precincts)
* Marty Jackley – 79% (103,290 votes)
Fall River results: 68% (1,144)
James Bialota – 21% (27,140)
Fall River results: 32% (544)

District 30 Representative
* Tim Goodwin – 39% (3,708 votes)
Fall River results: 36% (973)
* Trish Ladner – 36% (3,450)
Fall River results: 40% (1,067)
Stephen Saint – 24% (2,313)
Fall River results: 24% (634)

District 30 Senator
* Amber Hulse – 67% (4,139 votes)
Fall River results: 67% (1,185 votes)
Julie Frye-Mueller – 33% (2,084)
Fall River results: 33% (586)

County Auditor
* Bobbie Janis – 48% (731 votes)
Everett Dossey – 22% (336)
Cindy Burns – 18% (271)
Carol Boche – 13% (195)

Sheriff
* Lyle Norton – 61% (1,044 votes)
Scott Davis – 39% (672)

County Commissioner
* Vince Logue – 36% (911 votes)
* Deborah Russell – 32% (831)
Joe Falkenburg – 32% (817)

Hot Springs School Board
* Sharon Romey – 35% (776 votes)
* Holly Schultes – 28% (628)
Michael Selzler – 20% (458)
Jason Mazzocchio – 17% (374)

Ward 1 Hot Springs City Council
* Larry Pratt – 53% (113 votes)
Randy Graham – 47% (99)

Ward 2 Hot Springs City Council
* David Burris – 58% (109 votes)
Bob Sprentall – 42% (80

Ward 4 Hot Springs City Council
* Gary Telkamp – 61% (100 votes)
Ryan Wermager – 39% (65)

Precinct Committeeman for Cascade
* Hans Shaffer – 66% (55 votes)
Bobby Ladner – 34% (28)

Precinct Committeewoman for Cascade
* Tammie McKenzie – 67% (54 votes)
Trish Ladner – 33% (27)

Precinct Committeeman for Jackson
* Tim Hammel – 52% (206 votes)
Mike Ortner – 48% (191)

Precinct Committeeman for Hot Springs Ward 1
* Perry Holmes – 78% (123 votes)
Chris Pannill – 22% (35)

05/30/2026

Update: Depending on what happens in the next few minutes, the band is planning to start at 7:30.

The Lonely Rangers Band is set up and still planning to entertain tonight from 7pm-9pm in Centennial Park for the Summer Concert Series!

We know the weather looks gloomy at the moment but we’re still hoping to have the concert in a couple hours. Please stay tuned for updates.

There is also food and beverages available with Two Cows Creamery (burgers and ice cream) and the Hot Springs Rotary (beer and pulled pork).

05/28/2026

HOT SPRINGS – This Saturday, May 30, the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce will kick-off it’s second annual Rockin’ Riverside Summer concert series with the Lonely Rangers, featuring Hot Springs native Ross Johnson.

Come on down to downtown Hot Springs tonight!
05/22/2026

Come on down to downtown Hot Springs tonight!

05/21/2026

The status of a hearing on an exploratory uranium drilling permit was left uncertain after a state board adjourned until further notice.

05/07/2026

Burn Ban Passed – Thursday, May 7th 2026

The Fall River County Commissioners passed a county burn ban on Thursday, May 7th 2026 to go into effect immediately.

First, the county burn ban is for areas outside the municipalities and outside the Black Hills Fire Protection District. Those areas have their own bans and regulations. So, if you are SOUTH of the Cheyenne River or EAST of SD Highway 79 open fires and fireworks are banned when the Grassland Fire Danger Index is HIGH, VERY HIGH, or EXTREME.

See the National Weather Service for the SD Grassland Fire Danger Index: https://www.weather.gov/unr/rfd

Full burn ban document will be posted to the county website.

04/10/2026

The 7-11 road in southern Custer County will be closed on Monday, April 13th, from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM. The Custer County Highway Department will be doing a road realignment project.

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