Custer County Chronicle

100 years by faith in the Black Hills

Published by admin on 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 abundance of memories, built relationships with friends and relatives and developed a deep faith in God. Those are the things that have sustained her. 

Custer Wolf: A saga with a sad ending

Published by admin on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:49pm

Every good narrative should begin with some knowledge to enlighten and inform the reader. In this case, we begin with the subject of taxonomy, Taxonomy is a science within the science of biology which assigns names and categories to living and extinct flora (plants) and fauna (animals). The science of taxonomy was developed by Carl Linnaeus in 1735. He is not to be confused with Linus Van Pelt, made famous as a character in the cartoons.

SDPB to provide legislative coverage

Published by admin on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:48pm

South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) will deliver extensive live, on-demand, and digital coverage of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session, ensuring South Dakotans have broad access to the key issues, debates, and decisions shaping the state.

Down Memory Lane Jan. 14

Published by admin on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:47pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Sheriff's Log Jan. 4-10

Published by admin on Wed, 01/14/2026 - 12:39pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Wednesday, Jan. 7
9:44 a.m.: A person called from Hwy.16 near the Wyoming line to report seeing “A person all in orange standing on a rock, holding a high-powered rifle.” Some investigation found the “person” was actually a fence post dressed up like a hunter, carrying a “high-capacity stick.” You are free to draw your own conclusions from all of this.

Black Hills Live Jan. 14, 2026

Published by admin on 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 Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

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

Life Group
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Down Memory Lane Jan. 7

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:31am

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

2025 Sheriff’s Log Top 10

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:31am

The following is a list of the top entries in the Custer County  Chronicle’s Sheriff’s Log for 2025, as selected by the staff of the Chronicle, as well as this year’s guest judges, Mara Frybarger and Bryan Hoss. There were 20 of the year’s favorite calls featured over two weeks, with numbers 10 through one this week. The Sheriff’s Log is written by former deputy Seth Thompson.

Black Hills Live Jan. 7, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:28am

Wednesday 1-7

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

Merchants Meeting
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8 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 AM

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

Sheriff's Log Dec. 27-Jan. 3

Published by admin on Wed, 01/07/2026 - 9:19am

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Saturday, Dec. 28
9:34 p.m.: A Carroll Creek Road resident reported concerns about drones firing microwave rays at him and his dog. A deputy gave him advice for dealing with this problem.