HOT SPRINGS – Anyone within eyeshot of the Hot Springs VA late last month likely saw a large crane suspending a worker above the rotunda on Building 1. The project underway was to repair and restore nine glass panels and more than 100 clay tiles as part of the Domiciliary roofing system which…
HOT SPRINGS – Multiple Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC) representatives presented a regional leaders breakfast Tuesday morning April 30 at the Mueller Center in an effort to discuss how WDT can better help serve the community’s needs. Local community members in attendance included…
HOT SPRINGS – This weekend marks the completion of high school for 59 graduates from Hot Springs and 10 from Edgemont as the two schools host their annual commencement exercises. Hot Springs’ will be held Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. while Edgemont’s will be Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. Hot…
HOT SPRINGS – The annual Hot Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony was held inside Case Auditorium last Monday, May 6, where more than $500,000 in scholarships were announced and presented to the Class of 2024. Activities Director Mike Deming and Secondary Principal Kain Klinkhammer each…
HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Bison baseball team earned a hard-fought victory over the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers at home last Tuesday, May 7, by a score of 1211.Hot Springs starting pitcher Jaydon Koffler gave up one run in the top of the first inning but then got a lot of run support from his…
RAPID CITY – With two weeks to go until this year’s state meet in Sioux Falls, several Hot Springs Bison track and field athletes set new personal records (PR) at last week’s Black Hills Conference meet, with hopes of also qualifying for state. In fact, a total of 45 PRs were set by the team at the…
HOT SPRINGS – Have you been at a Hot Springs business where you received amazing service from an employee and thought, “Wow, that person deserves an award of some kind!”Well, now there is exactly such a thing.The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out their new Superior Service Program…
June 2, 1936 - May 8, 2024Donald Lee Spencer, 87, of Edgemont, S.D., passed away May 8, 2024, at his home. Donald was born June 2, 1936, in Custer, S.D., to Miles and Kathryn (Richardson) Spencer. He attended school in Burdock and then graduated from Edgemont High School in 1954. In 1959 he married…
EDGEMONT -- In a heartfelt tribute to a beloved local figure, the Edgemont Alumni Association has unveiled a new sign dedicated to the memory of Paul Gull, the cherished sports announcer and town crier who left a lasting mark on the community. Paul Gull, who passed away in 1996, was renowned…

Hot Springs VAMC performs restorative work on rotunda

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HOT SPRINGS – Anyone within eyeshot of the Hot Springs VA late last month likely saw a large crane suspending a worker above the rotunda on Building 1. The project underway was to repair and restore nine glass panels and more than 100 clay tiles as part of the Domiciliary roofing system which had been damaged over the past couple of years by severe storms.

Hot Springs Chamber launches new Superior Service program

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HOT SPRINGS – Have you been at a Hot Springs business where you received amazing service from an employee and thought, “Wow, that person deserves an award of some kind!” Well, now there is exactly such a thing. The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out their new Superior Service Program.

Hot Springs, Edgemont graduations this weekend

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HOT SPRINGS – This weekend marks the completion of high school for 59 graduates from Hot Springs and 10 from Edgemont as the two schools host their annual commencement exercises. Hot Springs’ will be held Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. while Edgemont’s will be Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m.

Bison baseball team grabs one run win over Lead-Deadwood

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HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Bison baseball team earned a hard-fought victory over the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers at home last Tuesday, May 7, by a score of 1211. Hot Springs starting pitcher Jaydon Koffler gave up one run in the top of the first inning but then got a lot of run support from his offense in the next four innings as the Bison held an 11-3 lead after five full innings.

Peterson, Close lead Bison boys 4x100m relay to a school record

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RAPID CITY – With two weeks to go until this year’s state meet in Sioux Falls, several Hot Springs Bison track and field athletes set new personal records (PR) at last week’s Black Hills Conference meet, with hopes of also qualifying for state. In fact, a total of 45 PRs were set by the team at the meet.

Lady Bison golfers compete at BHC

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HART RANCH – The Hot Springs Lady Bison golfers were led by Sierra Bristow last Monday, May 6, at the Black Hills Conference meet held in Rapid City on the Hart Ranch Golf Course, as she shot an 18-hole round of 115.

Donald Lee Spencer

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June 2, 1936 - May 8, 2024 Donald Lee Spencer, 87, of Edgemont, S.D., passed away May 8, 2024, at his home. Donald was born June 2, 1936, in Custer, S.D., to Miles and Kathryn (Richardson) Spencer.

Victor “Lee” Hutto

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June 11, 1936 - May 5, 2024 Victor “Lee” Hutto passed away at his home on May 5, 2024. Lee was born on June 11, 1936, in Pelion, S.C.

Janet Rose Graham

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Janet Rose (Guffey) Graham lost her short battle with pancreatic cancer on an April spring day with her husband at her side at their home in Greybull, Wyo., at the age of 76. Jan was born in Hot Springs S.D., the second daughter, to Leroy and Clara “Gull” Guffey.