This file photo taken in December 2025 shows the existing two storage ponds built in 1982 and located five miles east of Hot Springs on private property owned by Gary and Sharon Romey. Currently, the City of Hot Springs is planning to continue utilizing the ponds for wastewater treatment but will construct considerable improvements in order to add aeration capabilities.

This file photo taken in December 2025 shows the existing two storage ponds built in 1982 and located five miles east of Hot Springs on private property owned by Gary and Sharon Romey. Currently, the City of Hot Springs is planning to continue utilizing the ponds for wastewater treatment but will construct considerable improvements in order to add aeration capabilities.

City, Romeys sign a new Wastewater Reservoir and Irrigation Agreement

Thursday, October 15, 2026

‘Prepackaged wastewater treatment plant’ option to again be discussed at Oct. 19 meeting HOT SPRINGS – At last week’s regular meeting held on Monday, Oct.
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Change order approved for Minnekahta Bridge project

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, October 15, 2026
HOT SPRINGS – In an addition to the agenda of the Oct. 5 meeting, the Hot Springs City Council unanimously approved a $10,724 change order for the Minnekahta Bridge Replacement project, which started back on December 2025 and has a contracted completion date of Nov.
This new mural, commissioned by Stephen Prince and executed by Hot Springs muralist Maria March, can be seen on the building at 2nd Avenue and C Street across from the Nuts and Bolts store. Photo by Lance Borde

This new mural, commissioned by Stephen Prince and executed by Hot Springs muralist Maria March, can be seen on the building at 2nd Avenue and C Street across from the Nuts and Bolts store. Photo by Lance Borde

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New mural by Maria March on display in downtown Edgemont

Lance Borde
Thursday, October 15, 2026
EDGEMONT — Many Edgemont area residents have noticed the addition of a new mural located on the building at 2nd Avenue and C Street. Stephen Prince who had been painting the building had the idea of putting a mural on one side of the building.
Silk Road restaurant co-owner Merri Nadeem had long hoped to see one of her paintings in a gallery; her fanciful depiction of Hot Springs hung at the Art House for only a brief period before being purchased. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald-Star

Silk Road restaurant co-owner Merri Nadeem had long hoped to see one of her paintings in a gallery; her fanciful depiction of Hot Springs hung at the Art House for only a brief period before being purchased. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald-Star

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Painting of Hot Springs offers a new perspective of familiar buildings

Beth Bogart
Thursday, October 15, 2026
HOT SPRINGS - As a Hot Springs small business owner, Silk Road restaurant co-owner Merri Nadeem wanted to find a painting of the town that showed its beauty, for marketing purposes.
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Twenty years later, a few of the members of the 2003 state runner-up football team pose for a photo during the 2023 state championship game when the Bison finally returned to the Dakota Dome to win the Class 11B state title over Elk Point-Jefferson. Pictured from left is Assistant Coach Scott Beehler, Riley Northrup, Head Coach Trent Pikula, John Haskvitz, Barry Hansen, Jeremy Pepin, Scott Beehler, Tyler Norton and Kyle Bachand.

Twenty years later, a few of the members of the 2003 state runner-up football team pose for a photo during the 2023 state championship game when the Bison finally returned to the Dakota Dome to win the Class 11B state title over Elk Point-Jefferson. Pictured from left is Assistant Coach Scott Beehler, Riley Northrup, Head Coach Trent Pikula, John Haskvitz, Barry Hansen, Jeremy Pepin, Scott Beehler, Tyler Norton and Kyle Bachand.

Bison Athletics Hall of Fame to host induction banquet Oct. 3

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
HOT SPRINGS – The Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame will host its Induction Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the American Legion, where one team, one coach and three athletes will be recognized.
Hot Springs’ Layton Ringstmeyer pitches during an elimination game versus eventual champion Winner on Friday, July 17. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Hot Springs’ Layton Ringstmeyer pitches during an elimination game versus eventual champion Winner on Friday, July 17. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/FRCH-S

Post 71 finishes 2nd in Region 7B baseball tourney

Submitted By Jess Naze
Thursday, July 23, 2026
HOT SPRINGS – Last week, on Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, the Hot Springs Post 71 baseball team hosted the 7B Legion Jr. Prep 14u Regional tournament, which saw the local squad finish in second place with a 2-2 behind undefeated Region Champion Winner who will now move onto the SD State Class B...
Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Hot Springs Claybusters finish as trapshooting state runners-up

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
ABERDEEN – Fresh off their state title in 2025, the Hot Springs Claybusters trapshooting team had another successful season in 2026 which culminated this past weekend in Aberdeen at the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League (SDSHSCTL) State Tournament featuring 860 athletes from 52 high...
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Obituaries 

Oberpriller

Oberpriller

James Michael “Ole” Oberpriller

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Thursday, October 15, 2026
August 21, 1953-October 6, 2026 James Michael “Ole” Oberpriller, 73, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on October 6, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer.
Porter

Porter

Richard “Dick” Howard Porter

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
December 21, 1935 – August 26, 2026 Richard “Dick” Howard Porter, a dedicated hard-working rancher and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at the age of 90 and will be truly missed by his loved ones. Dick was born on December 21, 1935 in Edgemont, SD.
Flyte

Flyte

Mary Jane (Rasmussen) Flyte

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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
January 8, 1930 – August 25, 2026 Mary Jane (Rasmussen) Flyte, beloved mother, grandmother, family member, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 96 while in hospice care in Rapid City, South Dakota. Mary Jane was born on January 8, 1930, in Oral, South Dakota.
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