News

Cathy Nelson talks about journalism with the youth attending the afterschool Hang-out Program at The United Churches on Wednesday, April 3. The kids enthusiastically answer questions about who, what, where, why and how. Courtesy photo

Cathy Nelson talks about journalism with the youth attending the afterschool Hang-out Program at The United Churches on Wednesday, April 3. The kids enthusiastically answer questions about who, what, where, why and how. Courtesy photo

United Churches’ Hang-out Program, Club provide creative youth activities

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – What started as the Good News Sunday youth program at The United Churches in Hot Springs expanded to include an afterschool group for the community’s children ages 10 and above. The program is named the “Hang-out” and meets at the church at 342 N.
Golden West representatives prepare to bore under the Cheyenne River Bridge as part of the fiber optic expansion. Photo by Garland Wright

Golden West representatives prepare to bore under the Cheyenne River Bridge as part of the fiber optic expansion. Photo by Garland Wright

Golden West conducting fiber optic upgrade to Angostura, Hot Brook

Garland Wright
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – In a pioneering endeavor to enhance internet connectivity and reliability, Golden West Communications has initiated an expansive project to introduce state-of-theart fiber optic internet to areas including the east side of Angostura, Hot Brook Canyon, and now...
The Herald-Star’s coverage of the Hot Springs Bison football team’s state championship earned the newspaper two awards including first place in the “Best Sports Series” category as well as a second place in the “Best Special Section” category.

The Herald-Star’s coverage of the Hot Springs Bison football team’s state championship earned the newspaper two awards including first place in the “Best Sports Series” category as well as a second place in the “Best Special Section” category.

Herald-Star named best in General Excellence among state’s weeklies

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Body HURON – The Fall River County Herald-Star earned one of the highest awards during last week’s 2023 SDNA Better News Media Contest when it won first place in General Excellence in the Weeklies over 1,300 circulation category.
Republican primary candidates for Fall River County Commission

Republican primary candidates for Fall River County Commission

Seven Republicans running for three seats on FRC Commission

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – The primary election is slated to take place on Tuesday, June 4, which is when area registered voters will decide a number of races, including filling three seats on the Fall River County Commission along with the two District 30 House of Representative Republicans...
Officer Matthew Maxfield accepts an award from Chief Ross Norton. Courtesy photo

Officer Matthew Maxfield accepts an award from Chief Ross Norton. Courtesy photo

HSPD Officer Maxfield receives ‘Saving Award’

Charity Maness
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – On April 3, 2024, Hot Springs Police Officer Matthew Maxfield received a ‘Saving Award’ from Chief Ross Norton. The award is the first saving award Chief Norton has given and stemmed from an officer response to a 20year old female in crisis.
Joann Walker, pod squad member for many years, carefully tends to a pod across from Massa Dental. Courtesy photo

Joann Walker, pod squad member for many years, carefully tends to a pod across from Massa Dental. Courtesy photo

Keep Hot Springs Beautiful welcomes spring and the completed bump outs

Charity Maness
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – With many of the bump outs ¬– previously and often referred to as ‘pods’ –completed along North and South Chicago Streets, the organization Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) has their eye on beautifying them.

Few details available about recent shooting

News Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – A spokesman for the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is confirming a shooting incident occurred inside a rural Fall River County residence on the morning of Saturday, April 13, but is otherwise sharing very few other details.

Commission looks at building jail across from courthouse

Cathy Nelson
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Body HOT SPRINGS – When the Fall River County Commissioners met on Thursday, April 18, they approved an emergency motion to have two water lines, a sewer line, and a pipe chase for propane built under the new highway that is being constructed in front of the courthouse.
Subscribe to