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FAITH returns to Hill City

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:42am
Fine Arts in the Hills (FAITH) is back this year with a new location and a new date, but the same support of local artists the Hill City Arts Council (HCAC) is known for. The show and sale is June 26-28 at the Hill City Center after a year of rebuilding the event formerly known as Sculpture in the Hills, which was traditionally held Father’s Day weekend. 
Kristie Van Bogart, who heads up the HCAC board, said, “It will be a great event. The artists seem excited and pumped.”
She said there is a nice mix of artists this year.

Park improvements gain momentum

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:41am
Thanks to tireless efforts by the Hill City Park Board, Heart for the Parks and numerous community volunteers, improvements at Memorial Park are gaining momentum. Recent projects include new field fencing, the construction of dugouts and plans for an updated digital scoreboard. 
Following the damaging windstorm in December, much of the fencing surrounding the east baseball field was left in disrepair. The damaged fence was removed with salvageable materials set aside for future projects and new fencing installed. 

Local family opens Healthy Roots Wellness Studio

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:39am
After experiencing the benefits of Pulse Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy firsthand, Pete and Alisha Kolb of Hill City felt called to make the innovative wellness therapy available to others. In early March, the couple opened Healthy Roots Wellness Studio in Rapid City. 
Their journey with PEMF began after their son, Karson, suffered a football injury. A neighbor offered the family the use of their personal PEMF machine.

Down Memory Lane June 24, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 9:34am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021

Black Hills Live June 17, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 8:52am

Wednesday 6-17

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 - 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

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

Showing art some love at Buffalo Love Event

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 8:21am
Join some of the areas loveliest artists at the third annual Buffalo Love event June 20 hosted by Gypsy Rose Tattoo Studio on Museum Drive. 
The community-driven event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features work by local artists and authors, as well as a silent auction and charity luncheon that will benefit the Beta Rho Sorority Scholarship Fund that presents scholarships to Hill City High School senior girls each year to help them pursue higher education.

Down Memory Lane June 17, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 8:20am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021

Black Hills Live June 10, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 9:42am

Wednesday 6-10

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

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM

Jon Crane celebrates 50 years of artistry

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 9:29am
One of the most noted artists of the Black Hills, Jon Crane is marking a major milestone this year, his golden anniversary as a watercolor artist. 
After 50 years of painting, Crane has no intentions of slowing down. 
Crane is best known for his meticulously detailed watercolor paintings depicting rural America, historical farmsteads, old buildings, wildlife and landscapes of the Black Hills and Great Plains. More than creating paintings, he creates a window into the heart and soul of South Dakota’s natural beauty through every brush stroke. 

Shirley’s brings healthy options to Keystone

Published by admin on Wed, 06/10/2026 - 9:26am
A new breakfast spot has opened in Keystone with some familiar faces at the helm. Shirley’s Keystone Cafe is taking over the Battle Creek Basecamp Building, which is also home to Battle Creek Vacations office.
Paula Cottrell, the spokesperson for the new restaurant, said the new cafe is filling a need in town, serving up “first ingredient foods,” she said, with options to sit down or grab and go.
“We wanted to do simple ingredients,” said Cottrell, emphasizing fresh and homemade where possible.