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Due to the power being out at the Mueller Center last Thursday, Nov. 13, the Hot Springs Bison gymnastics team held a portion of its after-school practice outdoors.

Due to the power being out at the Mueller Center last Thursday, Nov. 13, the Hot Springs Bison gymnastics team held a portion of its after-school practice outdoors.

Last week’s power outage affected different areas of Fall River differently

Beth Bogart
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS — Depending on where your home or business was located in Fall River County, last Thursday’s Nov. 13 power outage generated different experiences, from a mild inconvenience to disruption of dinnertime during the dark.
Keep Hot Springs Beautiful members and members of the community came out in force last Friday evening to recognize those who work so diligently to help keep our town beautiful. Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star

Keep Hot Springs Beautiful members and members of the community came out in force last Friday evening to recognize those who work so diligently to help keep our town beautiful. Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star

Volunteers recognized at annual KHSB Banquet

Charity Maness
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Body HOTSPRINGS–KeepHot Springs Beautiful members and community volunteers filled the American Legion Hall last Friday evening, on Nov.
The Hot Springs City Council accepted a bid of nearly $1.4 million to replace the Minnekahta Avenue Bridge in 2026. The city, which pay 20% of that amount thanks to 80% being paid through a BIG grant, is also considering an idea posed by Councilmember Debra Johnston to utilize the bridge’s current historical railing in the new bridge, which however will increase the final cost. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River Herald-Star

The Hot Springs City Council accepted a bid of nearly $1.4 million to replace the Minnekahta Avenue Bridge in 2026. The city, which pay 20% of that amount thanks to 80% being paid through a BIG grant, is also considering an idea posed by Councilmember Debra Johnston to utilize the bridge’s current historical railing in the new bridge, which however will increase the final cost. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River Herald-Star

Pair of highly anticipated construction projects to get underway in Spring 2026

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – Representatives from Fall River Health Services (FRHS) were the bearers of good news at last week’s Hot Springs City Council meeting on Nov. 3, when they announced that their organization had received a $1.
Lance Borde, who moved to Edgemont earlier this spring, started with the Fall River County Herald-Star this past week to begin covering Edgemont community and school news.

Lance Borde, who moved to Edgemont earlier this spring, started with the Fall River County Herald-Star this past week to begin covering Edgemont community and school news.

New Edgemont reporter begins at newspaper

News Staff
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Body EDGEMONT -- The Fall River County Herald-Star recently added a reporter to its staff who is based in Edgemont. Lance Borde comes to Edgemont from Concord, Calif., and says he is eager to report on the news and happenings in his new community.
During a tour of the facility in September, Wastewater Foreman Jassen Correll shows where the raw sewage enters the system. The city facility, which was built in 1984, is considered 15 to 20 years past its useful life, will be the topic of a public meeting to be held next Thursday, Nov. 13. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

During a tour of the facility in September, Wastewater Foreman Jassen Correll shows where the raw sewage enters the system. The city facility, which was built in 1984, is considered 15 to 20 years past its useful life, will be the topic of a public meeting to be held next Thursday, Nov. 13. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

City residents urged to attend Nov. 13 wastewater treatment facility meeting

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Body Without grants, upgrades could mean increase in fees of up to $90/month HOT SPRINGS – The long overdue need to address that smell of raw sewage, that is often noticeable near the entrance into Hot Springs along Hwy 18/385, will be the topic of a public meeting next Thursday,...
Members of the Hot Springs Lions Club who recently helped with vision screenings at Hot Springs Schools included, from left, Perry Holmes, Ed Renstrom, Chuck Kaus, Dan Holiday and Gary Merkel. Not pictured is Gene Nachtigall. Submitted photo

Members of the Hot Springs Lions Club who recently helped with vision screenings at Hot Springs Schools included, from left, Perry Holmes, Ed Renstrom, Chuck Kaus, Dan Holiday and Gary Merkel. Not pictured is Gene Nachtigall. Submitted photo

Hot Springs Lions Club partners with schools for student vision screenings

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – Lions Club International is the world’s largest service organization with local clubs of volunteers who serve their communities through service projects, humanitarian aid, and community events.
In this photo from last fall, YMCA youth member Jessamine Jones (front, center) participates in a free puppeteering activity with several other members during an Enhanced Learning Day. This event, and many others like it, are thanks in part to the South Dakota Arts Council and the YMCA’s 21st Century community learner’s grant. Courtesy photo

In this photo from last fall, YMCA youth member Jessamine Jones (front, center) participates in a free puppeteering activity with several other members during an Enhanced Learning Day. This event, and many others like it, are thanks in part to the South Dakota Arts Council and the YMCA’s 21st Century community learner’s grant. Courtesy photo

Edgemont YMCA to celebrate 20th year at annual Giving Thanks Dinner

News Staff
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Body EDGEMONT – The public is invited to join supporters of the Edgemont YMCA at its annual Giving Thanks Dinner next Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Edgemont school multipurpose room.
Hot Springs preschool students participate in a play activity during a Grand Opening event held last month. Courtesy photo

Hot Springs preschool students participate in a play activity during a Grand Opening event held last month. Courtesy photo

Expanded free preschool proving to be successful at Hot Springs School District

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Body HOT SPRINGS – Thanks inpart to a total $26,000 raised from community donations, the Hot Springs School District was able to double its preschool enrollment of 3 to 5 year olds, from 18 students to 36 by adding a second classroom for the 202526 school year.
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