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Legislators planning bills to fight mines

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:16pm

Three lawmakers who represent this Meade County city hope to change weak state mining laws that allowed a proposed limestone mine to be sited without notification or input by any local officials or residents.
The plan by Simon Contractors to begin mining limestone on 300 acres within the city of Piedmont and in the surrounding Black Hills came as a shock to locals, who only learned of the mine project through an October notice in a local newspaper.
Piedmont is located along Interstate 90 about midway between Rapid City and Sturgis.

Lizzie Anderson dancing on Sesame Street Live

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:15pm

Lizzie Anderson started her dream of professional dancing in Custer over 20 years ago. Now, she’s dancing her way across the nation on “Sesame Street Live” for her third tour.
Growing up, Anderson said being part of the performing arts wasn’t a huge thing. 
“We only had a couple of places to train, but at the same time, you see all these amazing people in Custer who make their dreams come true and go do amazing things. I always knew that I grew up in just the best town and with the most supportive community around me,” said Anderson. 

Down Memory Lane Dec. 3

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:14pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015

Select-A-Gift still seeking donations

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:12pm

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas drawing ever closer the Select-A-Gift Committee is again asking the community of Custer to contribute toward a happier Christmas for the families in Custer County who may not otherwise receive Christmas gifts. 
To help the committee reach the challenge of the Select-A-Gift committee to raise at least $20,000 this year it is extending its time for accepting donations.  There are already more families signed up this year than a year ago at this time and this is why the committee seeks more help.

Sheriff's Log Nov. 18-22

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:03pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Tuesday, Nov. 25
7:39 p.m.: Strange lights were seen at the top of a ridge south of Pringle. A deputy went there but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Is the truth out there?  

Extra pep for band program

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:16am
Two Hill City nonprofits have donated to the Hill City High School Pep Band. The Hill City Arts Council (HCAC) gave a $4,600 donation, and the Hill City Seniors gave $2,500 for a total donation of  $7,100 to the program. 
“This is really what community is about,” said HCAC board president Kristie Van Bogart. 
Supporting the pep band has been on the HCAC’s radar for a long time. 
“We wanted to make this a reality,” Van Bogart said, explaining the donation. 

Humble beginnings at Idyll & Humble

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:14am
Idyll & Humble, a family-owned artisan bakery, started with humble beginnings and has now become an idyllic part of the community, just as the name implies. 
Actually, the name Idyll & Humble is an homage to the Black Hills, created by owners Liz and Levi Warren. 
“We chose the name Idyll & Humble because it represents our area perfectly to us: gorgeous, idyllic, while also humble in nature,” Liz said.
The Warrens moved to the Black Hills in 2021 and fell in love with its beauty and culture.

Down Memory Lane Dec. 3, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:10am
5 YEARS AGO, 2020
—Pennington County Sheriff Kevin Thom and S.D. Highway Patrol superintendent Col. Rick Miller have filed suit in Hughes County to block Constitutional Amendment A, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the state ... Ornaments from Hill City High School will be on display with the 2020 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington, D.C. Hill City High School is representing the state of South Dakota this year. The district said on Facebook that this was facilitated by teacher Chad Ronish.

Black Hills Live Dec. 3, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 9:48am

Wednesday 12-3
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Hill City Merchants Meeting
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8 AM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM

Down Memory Lane Nov. 26

Published by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:27pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015