Angostura Dam Tender R.J. Wright, lower left, and Steven Fritch with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, stand above the work area and observe crews repairing concrete on the face of the dam. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Angostura Dam Tender R.J. Wright, lower left, and Steven Fritch with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, stand above the work area and observe crews repairing concrete on the face of the dam. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Angostura Dam concrete repair project resumes, potentially ahead of schedule

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Body HOT SPRINGS – A $10.4 million construction project to repair the nearly 80-year-old concrete face of Angostura Dam is once again underway and potentially ahead of schedule, thanks to mostly favorable conditions so far this spring.
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A brief history of Angostura Dam

Peggy Sanders
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body ORAL – Later this summer, Angostura Dam will celebrate 80 years when construction first began on the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation project, located on the Cheyenne River, about six miles as the crow flies from Hot Springs.
Puddles of water lay stagnant in the main canal during the temporary irrigation shutdown, which will end on June 19. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Puddles of water lay stagnant in the main canal during the temporary irrigation shutdown, which will end on June 19. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Irrigation District temporarily shuts down main canal to conserve water

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Body ORAL – For the first time in recent history (and possibly ever), the Angostura Irrigation District has temporarily shut down the main canal as a way to conserve water for its customers.
A picture of the State Soldiers Home in 1922 when K’s parents worked there. The same building K worked in 30 years later.

A picture of the State Soldiers Home in 1922 when K’s parents worked there. The same building K worked in 30 years later.

93 Years of Life at the State Soldier’s Home

Charity Maness
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – K Eugene Walker was born in the Canyon Cottages on the grounds of the State Soldier’s Home (now known as the State Veteran’s Home) in July 1933 and now is a resident.
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Sports 

Hot Springs senior Katie Snyder, center, poses as she gets set to sign her letter of intent to wrestle at Chadron State College. Also pictured, in back, are coaches Lloyd Morgan and Ray Ringstmeyer. Seated on left, are sisters Jozee and Marley Snyder, and on right, is mom Desirae Gregerson and future step-father Sam Hanson. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Hot Springs senior Katie Snyder, center, poses as she gets set to sign her letter of intent to wrestle at Chadron State College. Also pictured, in back, are coaches Lloyd Morgan and Ray Ringstmeyer. Seated on left, are sisters Jozee and Marley Snyder, and on right, is mom Desirae Gregerson and future step-father Sam Hanson. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Snyder to wrestle at Chadron State

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – After moving to Hot Springs from Waubay midway through her junior year of high school last season, it didn’t take long for Katie Snyder to begin making an impact on the Lady Bison wrestling team.
Riyahn Heinert signs to play volleyball at Iowa Lakes Community College while joined at the table by her brother Austin, dad Chad and mom Amber.

Riyahn Heinert signs to play volleyball at Iowa Lakes Community College while joined at the table by her brother Austin, dad Chad and mom Amber.

Four local student-athletes sign letters to compete in college

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – Four Hot Springs student-athletes signed official letters of intent to compete at the next level during a ceremony held in front of their peers inside Case Auditorium last Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Members of the Hot Springs Southern Black Hills Cup Team (on right in Bison blue) squared off against a team of Custer golfers (on left) in a new, hopefully annual event this past weekend at Southern Hills Golf Course. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Members of the Hot Springs Southern Black Hills Cup Team (on right in Bison blue) squared off against a team of Custer golfers (on left) in a new, hopefully annual event this past weekend at Southern Hills Golf Course. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Hot Springs wins inaugural Southern Black Hills Cup

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Body Ryder Cup-style mens golf tournament will move to Custer next year HOT SPRINGS – For many years, the Hot Springs Bison and Custer Wildcats football teams have had a traveling trophy awarded to the winner of their “usually annual” football game, referred to as the Southern Hills...
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Obituaries 

Herrington

Herrington

Debbie Herrington

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Body April 14, 1956 - May 14, 2026 Debbie Herrington, born April 14, 1956 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026, in Grand Island, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held on June 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
Connelly

Connelly

Lawrence Connelly

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body December 19, 1927 - May 15, 2026 Lawrence Connelly was born December 19, 1927 in Cottonwood, South Dakota to John and Mae (Fisher) Connelly. He grew up in the Cottonwood area until moving to Quinn as a young child.
Tyson

Tyson

Judith Alma (Gillespie) Tyson

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Body July 9, 1946 - April 29, 2026 Judith Alma (Gillespie) Tyson, age 79, of Smithwick, South Dakota went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 29, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1946 in Camden, Arkansas to Harry and Marie Gillespie.
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