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First-time derby competitor Jaren Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., pushes his uncle Kameron Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., onto the berm to win the Chain-Up Class of the 48th annual Demolition Derby of the Fall River County Fair on Friday, Aug. 2. See more photos on p. 12. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

First-time derby competitor Jaren Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., pushes his uncle Kameron Martinson of Gillette, Wyo., onto the berm to win the Chain-Up Class of the 48th annual Demolition Derby of the Fall River County Fair on Friday, Aug. 2. See more photos on p. 12. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Winners announced in the various Fall River County Fair competitions

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Body EDGEMONT – This past week’s 112th annual Fall River County Fair in Edgemont was considered a huge success, not only in terms of attendance but also in terms of ‘fun had by all.
In order to secure Hot Springs’ chance to be the only school in South Dakota to earn the rights to the Harry Potter play, drama director Bo Bradley submitted a video application in full Harry Potter-inspired attire, as shown in this video screen shot. Submitted photo

In order to secure Hot Springs’ chance to be the only school in South Dakota to earn the rights to the Harry Potter play, drama director Bo Bradley submitted a video application in full Harry Potter-inspired attire, as shown in this video screen shot. Submitted photo

Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to HSHS

Charity Maness
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Hot Springs High School recently was awarded the rights to perform the high school edition of the Broadway performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; the only school in South Dakota to be awarded such an honor.
The Fall River Feedyard has constructed new shade structures for the cattle as part of its recent renovations. Photos by Garland Wright/Fall River County Herald-Star

The Fall River Feedyard has constructed new shade structures for the cattle as part of its recent renovations. Photos by Garland Wright/Fall River County Herald-Star

Fall River Feedyard: A cornerstone of the state’s cattle industry

Garland Wright
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Body ORAL – Just south of Maverick Junction and east of Highway 18/385 and Angostura Reservoir lies the largest feed yard in South Dakota, the Fall River Feedyard.
Evans Plunge Mineral Springs lifeguards Zoe Givler, 17 (left), and Ian Clyde, 16 (right), surround Aquatics Director Okoye Zimiga (center) inside the pool area near the rings where the three of them, among others, were involved in a successful rescue when a patron passed out and fell into the water. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Evans Plunge Mineral Springs lifeguards Zoe Givler, 17 (left), and Ian Clyde, 16 (right), surround Aquatics Director Okoye Zimiga (center) inside the pool area near the rings where the three of them, among others, were involved in a successful rescue when a patron passed out and fell into the water. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Rescue at Evans Plunge emphasizes the importance of facility’s young lifeguards

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – There are very few local “first jobs” for teenagers that carry the responsible than that of an Evans Plunge Mineral Springs lifeguard.
PHOTO COURTESY SD DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

PHOTO COURTESY SD DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Round Top Fire burns 74.5 acres

News Staff
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – A thunderstorm that moved through the area last Friday evening, July 26, sparked about a half dozen wildfires, the largest of which was the 74.5 acre Round Top Fire located on private land five miles southwest of Hot Springs.
John Stanley sits behind the front counter of his business while visiting with a customer inside KSK Antiques, located at 138 S. Chicago Street in downtown Hot Springs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

John Stanley sits behind the front counter of his business while visiting with a customer inside KSK Antiques, located at 138 S. Chicago Street in downtown Hot Springs. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

KSK Antiques owner plans to close, sets sights on his next adventure

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – As a customer walks into KSK Antiques in downtown Hot Springs this past Monday morning, she asks the owner John Stanley, “We hear you’re going to retire?

Commission approves hand-counting votes in general election

Cathy Nelson
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – On July 18, the Fall River County commissioners decided to lead the way for handcounting votes in the general election. They discussed pros and cons of either using tabulators or hand counting. County Auditor Sue Ganje presented information on voting with tabulators.
Despite the roadway being completed on this portion of North River Street, construction cones still adorn the southbound lane as work on the suspended sidewalk continues. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Despite the roadway being completed on this portion of North River Street, construction cones still adorn the southbound lane as work on the suspended sidewalk continues. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Construction woes vented at council meeting

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – Frustrations by the business community regarding the downtown highway reconstruction project were vented during last Monday night’s Hot Springs City Council meeting on July 15.
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