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Communication emphasized at council meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:07am
On March 13 the importance of communication was emphasized at the Hill City Common Council (HCCC) meeting, specifically in regards to the request for Approval of Special Event Hill City Wine Brew and BBQ. 
Emily Schultz-Wheeler explained that the horseshoe loop of Elm, Walnut and McGregor was very successful last year and they would like to stay in that location. Additionally, to increase attraction, they plan to have better signage this year.

Custer woman dies in Fall River County crash

Published by admin on Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:07am

A Custer woman has been identified as the person who died last March 8 in a one-vehicle crash southeast of Hot Springs.
Preliminary crash information indicates that a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was northbound on U.S. Hwy. 18 when it left the roadway, entered the median and rolled.
Michelle Gudeta, the 30-year-old driver, was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle. She was transferred by ambulance to Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs where she later died.

Observers note more positive pulse in South Dakota politics

Published by admin on Thu, 03/16/2023 - 9:56am

As it winds to a close, the 2023 legislative session in South Dakota will likely be remembered as the year of the great tax cut debate and for the somewhat surprising willingness of the GOP-led Legislature to reject several proposals from a popular Republican governor.
But many observers and participants in the process are noting another significant milestone this year: a noticeable return to civility, decorum and cordiality in the state Capitol.

Input sought on solar lights

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:25am

A $700,000 project that would see solar lighting placed along the Mickelson Trail within the city limits of Custer is being explored by the Custer Area Economic Development’s Recreation/Wellness team, and the team would like to gauge city residents’ interest in the project.

Some opposed to Elk Mountain well

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:24am

A handful of residents in the Custer Highlands area have filed a petition opposing the application for a water rights permit for the Elk Mountain Water Users Association’s planned well near Elk Mountain School.

Valhalla guest list not made public

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:23am

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, her family, friends and guests are the only people who can stay in a state-owned historic cabin in Custer State Park, and it’s unclear if the rustic Valhalla retreat is being used for political purposes.
Citing open records law, Noem’s administration won’t reveal who stayed there over the past three years or whether the state is reimbursed, despite more than $120,000 in taxpayer money being spent on property upgrades.

Term limits sought for Hermosa board

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:19am

Petitions are being circulated in Hermosa to put a proposed town ordinance on the June general election ballot mandating term limits for members of the town board of trustees.
Proposed Ordinance 30.08 states that no person may be elected or appointed to the town board that would cause that person to serve more than four consecutive three-year terms.

A lifetime of Sunrise Services

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:18am

This is part two of a seven-part series exploring the rich history of the Easter Sunrise Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, as the tradition will celebrate its 75th year on April 9.

Some against food truck ordinance

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:11am
During the Hill City Common Council (HCCC) meeting  Feb. 27, the primary topic of discussion was the second reading of An Ordinance to Establish Regulations for Mobile Food & Beverage Vending. 

Tax burden falls on Hills residents

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 10:07am
Pennington County officials discussed all things property tax related at a nearly two-hour meeting in Hill City Feb 28. County commissioner Ron Rossknecht explained his rationale for putting the meeting together,  saying, “I  think it’s right to meet face to face to answer questions.” About 65 people attended the meeting. 
Shannon  Rittberger, Director of  Equalization for Pennington County, did most of the talking, giving a presentation entitled “How Does a Rising Real Estate Market Affect Property Taxes?”