During the Custer High School Commencement Ceremony in the Armory May 16, Gabriella Riley paused on stage after her individual photo to get a photo with her brother Kolby.
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:50am
They were in sixth grade when their world changed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. After that experience, they determined they could survive anything. Now, six years later, the Class of 2026 is...
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:43am
The school year is winding down (the last official day is tomorrow), and Custer High School has already said goodbye to another nearly 52 students, as the annual commencement ceremony was held last...
Gloria Keller goes over the 8-3 mark during last Thursday’s pole vault competition at the Black HIlls Conference meet. Keller placed seventh in the event.
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 11:42am
The race to the postseason is well underway, and the Custer High School track team competed in its final home meet of the season last Thursday as it hosted the annual Black Hills Conference meet.
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Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:52am
Two Republican candidates are vying for a four-year seat on the Pennington County (PC) Commission for District 1—Mike Mueller and Zachary Bush. The winner of the June 2 primary election will face...
Wed, 05/20/2026 - 10:50am
About 40 people came to listen to five of the candidates running for office in Hill City at a May 12 candidate forum held at the Hill City Center.
John Johnson, who is running for alderman in...
Custer County Chronicle
05/20/2026 - 11:51am
It could be tomorrow. It could be in a month. A year. Maybe five years.
One thing is certain—the heating and cooling system at the Custer County Courthouse is nearing the end of its useful life.
That was the message once again given by county...
Hill City Prevailer
05/20/2026 - 11:04am
A packed house once again filled city hall as the Hill City Common Council (HCCC) discussed the future development of multiple parcels along Pine Avenue and Main Street. The May 11 discussion resulted in no action and mayor Tana Nichols stressed...
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
05/20/2026 - 11:35am
Janette K. Murray, born July 19, 1942, died peacefully at her home May 18, 2026, attended by her husband, Arthur Amiotte while under the auspice of Rapid City Monument Health Home Hospice Care.
She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Murray, of...
