Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office worked 540 cases in 2018
DEADWOOD — An integral spoke in the judicial system’s wheel, the Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office worked 540 cases in 2018, many of which were felonies. According to Public Defender Amber Richey, the trend continues.
“I wanted to give you an opportunity to hear about some changes ...
Case against local woman charged in school, post office damage continues to be delayed
BELLE FOURCHE — The case against a Belle Fourche woman arrested in relation to vandalism that played out over the course of three days last August and culminated in her alleged arson of her home continues to be in limbo after her psychologist told the court Tuesday that she is still not mentally ...
L-DHS Hall of Fame luncheon honors ’59 Deadwood High School graduate
DEADWOOD — Around 50 community members and others gathered Saturday at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center for the Lead-Deadwood High School Hall of Fame Luncheon and Induction Ceremony to honor the 2018 inductee, David Roesler, Deadwood High School Class of 1959.
Superintendent Dr. ...
Spearfish Community Foundation awards more than $52K at annual grant breakfast
SPEARFISH — The Spearfish Community Foundation awarded more than $52,000 to 24 nonprofit community service groups Thursday during its annual grant breakfast at the Spearfish Canyon Golf Club.
Organizations receiving grants in 2019 include: Action for the Betterment of our community, a ...
‘Spearfish Canyon Village’ project proposed for former driving range
SPEARFISH — The north entrance to Spearfish Canyon may have a slightly different look in the next few years, as the newest multi-phase, mixed use development in Spearfish is proposed for the former Spearfish Canyon Golf Club driving range between East Colorado Boulevard and U.S. Highway ...
Spearfish Middle School pilots use of devices to help students manage stress, wellness
SPEARFISH — There’s a new tool being piloted this year at Spearfish Middle School to help students manage their stress and wellness.
Thanks to a grant from the Spearfish Foundation for Public Education, the school received EmWave2 devices, which allow the trained school counselors to ...
SMS Principal Don Lyon receives state ‘Middle School Principal of the Year’ honor
SPEARFISH — Spearfish Middle School Principal Don Lyon received quite the surprise this morning. Instead of an early staff meeting, like he had been led to believe was happening, Lyon was surprised with the announcement from district staff that he was named Middle School Principal of the Year by ...
History and Information Center exhibit space to receive $180K re-vamp
DEADWOOD — The Deadwood History and Information Center, located at 3 Siever St., is long overdue for an exhibit space revamp and Monday, the Deadwood City Commission moved to accept the sole bid received on the project in the amount of $180,000 to Split Rock Studios of Arden Hills, ...
Newsela, an online platform, boosts reading engagement at Spearfish Middle School
SPEARFISH — Eighth-grade students at Spearfish Middle School have a fresh way to engage with news content.
Thanks to a grant from the Spearfish Foundation for Public Education, classrooms have access to a subscription to Newsela, an instructional content platform that provides news content ...
Veterans can have access to health care in the palm of their hand
FORT MEADE — Veterans, it is as easy as clicking on a link in an email, and you could have access to your doctor, nurse, specialist, or a provider at the Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) at Fort Meade. Telehealth refers to the use of technology, such as a computer or cell phone, to provide ...
Dr. Jenter plans to retire after working nearly 50 years in the medical field
STURGIS — Dr. George Jenter is seeing some of his final patients in the next week, as he has plans to retire on Feb. 1.
“I think age 72 is a good age to retire,” said Jenter. “I have noticed that over the past 30 to 40 years, that if the person is healthy, it is a good time to retire from ...
Spearfish City Council sends proposed RV, trailer parking ordinance back to P&Z
SPEARFISH — It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed ordinance amendment aimed at providing flexibility for property owners in Spearfish to park RVs and trailers in their driveways for longer than 48 hours, the current limit.
The Spearfish City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to ...
Lawrence County gives preliminary right-of-way approval for proposed Exit 8 rec path
DEADWOOD — The Lawrence County Commission voted Tuesday to support the use of the county right-of-way as shown in revised exhibits regarding the proposed Exit 8 shared use rec path project, subject to the typical permitting process that will occur once the design and build phases ensue. The ...
Local man gets suspended jail sentence in assault against officer case
BELLE FOURCHE — A Belle Fourche man was sentenced Jan. 11 to serve 30 days in jail with 13 suspended, and credit for 17 already served in a possession of marijuana and simple assault against a law enforcement officer case.
According to court documents, Belle Fourche Police Officers Tony ...