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A splash dam and a tunnel in the Black Hills

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:42pm

Before we begin discussing this topic, we must first relate some facts and history of the Warren-Lamb Lumber Company (W-L). If I had a quarter for every time someone told me that they were going to write a book about the W-L, I would have $1.50. Dr. Wolfe of Spearfish did write an article about the company some time ago. I have yet to read the article, but he has asked me to take him around the State Park and show him places related to the W-L.

Down Memory Lane Nov. 15

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:41pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015

‘Sprinkles for Sprinklers’ launched for Growing Roots

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:40pm

Growing Roots Preschool and Custer Lutheran Fellowship (CLF) are launching the “Sprinkles for Sprinklers” campaign to address a critical infrastructure need: the required $38,000 replacement of CLF’s fire sprinkler system. This fix is essential for the facility to maintain its state safety license, securing the future of the child-centered preschool, which serves 16 local families.
The financial burden for this essential upgrade falls on CLF, whose partnership with the preschool goes back to the program’s founding three years ago.

Sheriff's Log Oct. 19-Nov. 1

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:36pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Thursday, Oct. 30
6:21 p.m.: A Toyota Prius was seen making a strange u-turn north of Custer near Avenue of the Chiefs. A deputy searched for the poorly-piloted Prius but found nothing. It wasn’t really clear what sort of public safety problem the car was posing.  

Black Hills Live Nov. 12, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:38am

Wednesday 11-12

Custer Area Economic Development Corp.
Black Hills Energy
Custer, SD
7 AM

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

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30-9:30 AM

Wednesday Life Group
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
10 AM - 12 PM

‘Hill City really knows how to party’

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:35am
High Country Guest Ranch was hopping Friday night as a packed house kicked off the 13th annual Girlfriends’ Weekend with the much-anticipated fashion show.
The event has become a popular and signature start to Hill City’s Girlfriends’ Weekend that promotes local shopping, dining and reconnecting with friends and enjoying downtown Hill City, all while raising money for a charitable cause. This year’s beneficiary, the Hill City Boys and Girls Club of the Black Hills, is a long-standing pillar in the community.

Fresh food drive thru opens in Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:33am
The Tatanka Cafe, tucked away on Hwy. 385, is a drive-through casual restaurant serving fresh food all day. The idea to serve fresh food locally sourced came from owner Faris Hussein, who said he has always wanted to own a restaurant. 
“I love bison,” Hussein said. “They represent America.”
Tatanka Cafe serves bison it gets from Rapid City. Hussein said it’s actually against federal law to inject hormones or antibiotics into buffalo, so all the meat he serves is considered organic. 

Down Memory Lane Nov. 12, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 11/12/2025 - 8:28am
5 YEARS AGO, 2020

Veterans Day events set

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 2:57pm

Custer County is getting ready to honor local veterans in a big way Nov. 11 and 13. 
The town pride began in late October as the Home Town Hero banners were displayed along the City of Custer’s Avenue of Flags. The banners individually recognize veterans with photos in uniform and brief descriptions of their service. As a new program, only a few years old, this display is popular and will expand in the years to come. 

The steadfast service of a reserve officer

Published by admin on Wed, 11/05/2025 - 2:55pm

Sometimes men and women are called  to the front lines to serve their country. Other times, they are asked to serve behind the scenes in ways that few people ever recognize. They don’t do it for the recognition though. They do it because it is the right thing to do. At least that’s Rob McWhorter’s story. 
McWhorter moved around the country a lot as a child. His father worked for a potato chip company out of Indiana, opening up new territory for the company. 
“So I went to three grade schools, three high schools and three colleges,” said McWhorter.