Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:55pm
There’s more than one way to burn a beetle. And there’s more than one way to celebrate Custer’s 2026 Burning Beetle, a community celebration that focuses on our connection to the Black Hills and...
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:53pm
The first reading of a revised sign ordinance that would prohibit the use of merchandise of signage—temporary or otherwise—had its first reading unanimously passed by the Custer City Council at the...
Custer resident Lois Larson celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 4. In the last 100 years, she has collected an abundance of memories, built relationships with friends and relatives and developed a deep faith in God. Those are the things that have sustained her.
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:50pm
“You know, in 100 years, you ought to see what you can collect,” said lifelong Custer resident Lois Larson the morning after her 100th birthday.
In the last 100 years, Lois has collected an...
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:44pm
With the Mid Dakota Monster looming in the distance, the Custer Jr./Sr. High School boys wrestling team took on the Winner Triangular Jan. 8 with duals against Chamberlain and Winner.
In the dual...
Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:05am
Wednesday 1-14
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 Chronicle
01/14/2026 - 12:55pm
There’s more than one way to burn a beetle. And there’s more than one way to celebrate Custer’s 2026 Burning Beetle, a community celebration that focuses on our connection to the Black Hills and fosters an appreciation for our forests.
Organized...
Hill City Prevailer
01/14/2026 - 9:59am
About 20 people met at the Keystone Community Center to discuss Independence Day and the 250th celebrations for 2026.
It was again confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend fireworks at Mount Rushmore July 3. The ticketing system will...
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
01/14/2026 - 12:38pm
James C. Schade Jr., born July 19, 1962, went to be with our Lord Jan. 9, 2026 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Jim, or Jamie as he was known by family, was born in Parma, Ohio and attended Catholic school, graduating in 1980.
A Boy Scout, his...
