Tourists at the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup pack up chairs after the roundup on Sept. 25, 2026. (Photo: Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch)
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 1:18pm
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission meets tomorrow and plans to finalize a contract between Custer State Park and Xanterra Travel Collection, a move that commissioners said will help the...
Veterans, firefighters, EMTs and police officers from near and far gathered in Custer as part of a trip for Hero Haven, a nonprofit that gives back to people who serve and protect the country. Local veterans Jim Welch, Glen Talley and Albert St. Germaine were among thoes who greeted the group.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 1:13pm
From Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, a group of heroes enjoyed the beauty of the Black Hills and the camaraderie of fellow heroes who have walked in their shoes.
It was then that a group of firefighters, EMTs,...
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 1:10pm
There is going to be a very, very happy person at the Custer VFW two days from now. Why? Because the Queen of Hearts frenzy that has been building and building for the past couple of months is going...
Wildcat Bri Nobel achieved a new season-best time at the Black Hills Conference Cross Country Championships at Hart Ranch Resort Oct. 8. She placed 30th with a time of 22:18.8.
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 1:07pm
The Custer Wildcats took third place in the boys and girls varsity 5K races at the Black Hills Conference Cross Country Championships Oct. 8 at Hart Ranch Resort, with personal- and season-best times...
Wed, 10/14/2026 - 12:57pm
Custer resident Courtland “Skip” Swenson was recently inducted into the University of South Dakota College of Fine Arts Class of 2026 Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his distinguished service to...
Custer County Chronicle
Tourists at the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup pack up chairs after the roundup on Sept. 25, 2026. (Photo: Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch)
10/14/2026 - 1:18pm
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission meets tomorrow and plans to finalize a contract between Custer State Park and Xanterra Travel Collection, a move that commissioners said will help the park keep up with growing visitor expectations....
Hill City Prevailer
10/14/2026 - 10:06am
Recent rainfall has helped, but it hasn’t solved the persistent problem of the Tracy Park well putting out fewer gallons per minute than usual. Thus, the Hill City Common Council approved a resolution enacting temporary watering restrictions and...
Community
01/07/2026 - 9:18am
Rhoades, Wilma, 90, Custer, died Dec. 7, 2024.
Loghry, Gene, 74, Fairburn, died Dec. 27, 2024.
Daggett, Jimmy, 72, Hermosa, died Dec. 28.
Pepper, Lois, Lake Andes, 89, died Dec. 30, 2024.
Plaisted, Rhea, 47, Mesa, Ariz., died Dec. 30, 2024....
Obituaries
10/14/2026 - 1:01pm
Charles Robert Ballinger (Chuck Ballinger) was born in Polk County Mo., on April 29, 1931 to Mary Ella Human and John P. Ballinger during the Great Depression. He was born just before the Japanese invaded Manchuria in September 1931.
This event...
