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Guest Speaker Jessica VanEaton of First Interstate Bank discusses essential concepts of banking and career opportunities in the banking industry as part of the Edgemont Career Fair. Photos by Garland Wright/Fall River County Herald-Star

Guest Speaker Jessica VanEaton of First Interstate Bank discusses essential concepts of banking and career opportunities in the banking industry as part of the Edgemont Career Fair. Photos by Garland Wright/Fall River County Herald-Star

Edgemont School District’s Career Fair opens doors to future opportunities for students

Body EDGEMONT – Edgemont School District recently hosted a Career Fair on Feb. 21, to bridge the gap between education and practical career pathways for its middle and high school students.
Edgemont senior to be featured in Rising Star of the West, March 1

Edgemont senior to be featured in Rising Star of the West, March 1

Edgemont senior to be featured in Rising Star of the West, March 1

Body RAPID CITY – Edgemont High School senior J.J. Ostenson will be featured as part of KEVN Black Hills FOX’s Rising Star of the West scholarship contest Friday, March 1 on The SIX and on Black Hills FOX News at 9:00.

. . .Cop Log. . .

Body HOT SPRINGS - The following is a synopsis of the calls fielded by the Fall River County Dispatch Office for Feb. 19 - Feb. 25. Calls include police, sheriff, ambulance, fire and other emergency services. The information is taken from the public log at the sheriff’s office.
Past and present-day Herald-Star contributor honored

Past and present-day Herald-Star contributor honored

THIS WEEK:

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Camille & Stuie...

Camille & Stuie...

Camille & Stuie...

Body The Hot Springs Area Concert Association continues their series Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Mueller Civic Center. Camille and Stuie, an Australian duo, have earned many country music awards equivalent to our CMAs.

CORRECTION:

Body Based on what was reported in last week’s Fall River County Commission news article about the Commissioners approving hand-counting ballots in the upcoming primary election, County Auditor Sue Ganje said she may have been misheard so wanted to clarify that she “would not make her...
A turkey gobbler goes into his display mode as he spots the approach of a few hens on a small ranch in the southern Black Hills. His mating calls will be heard by hens as far as 20 miles away.

A turkey gobbler goes into his display mode as he spots the approach of a few hens on a small ranch in the southern Black Hills. His mating calls will be heard by hens as far as 20 miles away.

Leap Year BIRDS

Body Today — February 29, 2024 — marks one of the more unusual events of the Gregorian Calendar that is used predominantly in our culture as well as a good portion of the rest of the world.
Proposed Justice Center discussed at Townhall

Proposed Justice Center discussed at Townhall

Proposed Justice Center discussed at Townhall

Body HOT SPRINGS – The approximate three-hour Justice Center Town Hall held at the Mueller Center last Thursday evening, Feb. 22, held a collection of citizens, city council members, county commissioners and law enforcement clad in civilian clothing.

Property tax assessment notices sent

Body HOT SPRINGS – The 2024 Assessment Notices for Fall River County are being mailed out by March 1. All owners should check that their property is classified as Agricultural or Owner-occupied if they have applied for those reductions.
Cultural Diversity Council members and advisors pictured left to right: top row, Jessica Bossingham, Nate Durrett, Matea Mumma, Malia Vargas, Johnny Bossingham, middle row; Lakoda Keller, Ashlinn Hannah, bottom row; instructor Jeannie Dumire, council President Mya Marshall, Keely Mogen – Frankfort, Katie Burchfield. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Cultural Diversity Council members and advisors pictured left to right: top row, Jessica Bossingham, Nate Durrett, Matea Mumma, Malia Vargas, Johnny Bossingham, middle row; Lakoda Keller, Ashlinn Hannah, bottom row; instructor Jeannie Dumire, council President Mya Marshall, Keely Mogen – Frankfort, Katie Burchfield. Photo by Charity Maness/Fall River County Herald Star

Cultural Diversity Council addressing discrimination with heart

Body HOT SPRINGS – What began five years ago as a support group for Native American youth at Hot Springs High School (HSHS) has grown into an all inclusive group reaching out to all who need a place to feel they belong: the Cultural Diversity Council (CDC).