Oglala Pet Project (OPP) is a 100% volunteer driven, community based 501(c)3 non-profit organization located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Despite daily life struggles, the Oglala people have tremendous spirit for all animals. OPP was founded to help community members care for their animals and improve the quality of life for […]

The City of Spearfish continues its search to hire a City Administrator. Mayor John Senden explained the city has brought in top prospects for interviews but has not yet filled the position. The City Administrator position has been open since December 2023, with City Department heads and Elected Officials guiding the City during the transition […]

Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) welcomes the public to attend its upcoming College Visit Day on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. Those interested can register now by CLICKING HERE. College Visit Day offers a comprehensive overview of WDTC’s offerings, catering to high school students, recent graduates, career changers, and individuals seeking to […]

Take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, an awareness event which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. It is coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), state […]

Neighborworks will be hosting Skyridge public information night at the Spearfish Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm. Attendees will learn about the affordable homes available at the Skyridge housing development in Spearfish, talk with a local realtor and mortgage lender about qualifying to buy a home at Skyridge, and […]

Good Shepherd Clinic, located at 1020 State Street in Spearfish, will hold an Immunization Clinic on Monday, April 8, 2024. Available immunizations include: Influenza, Shingles, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Whooping Cough. Individuals interested in the immunizations must meet Good Shepherd Clinic requirements of: Registration for the clinic will take place between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Eligibility interviews […]

Lead Deadwood student Ashlynn needs heart surgery. Her surgery is scheduled for June 11, 2024 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. A fundraiser is coming up to help out with the expenses. For further information or to donate, see below:

Deadwood Historic Preservation will once again help out non-profit entities with preservation projects across the state, as the Deadwood City Commission has approved round one of the 2024 Outside Deadwood grants in the amount of $46,500. Deadwood Historic Preservation Officer Kevin Kuchenbecker said this round of grant requests included 10 applications. There are two local […]

Yes, the state of South Dakota is making an effort to assist ambulance services, according to Spearfish Ambulance Service Executive Director Brian Hambek. But it’s not enough to have a significant impact on major issues effecting the industry. Hambek says insurance companies have to increase reimbursements. The South Dakota Department of Health has been diligently […]

On Wednesday, East Colorado Boulevard from Rainbow Road to US Highway 85 will be closed. This closure is necessary for the contractor to unload and place the new Elkhorn Ridge sanitary sewer lift station located near the intersection of Colorado Loop and Colorado Blvd. The closure is scheduled to be in place all day on […]