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Down Memory Lane Sept. 30

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 2:53pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2016

Sheriff’s Log Aug. 29, Sept. 6-10

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 2:38pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Thursday, Sept. 10
9:21 p.m.: More cows were at it again near Hwy. 89 in the usual spot south of Pringle. Is it possible? Have the Pringle Cows “gotten the band back together?”     

Conn documentary premieres Oct. 2 in Rapid City

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 2:37pm

Local climbing and caving legends Jan and Herb Conn are the subject of a feature-length documentary in the 17th annual Black Hills Film Festival at the Journey Museum in Rapid City Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are going fast. 

Black Hills Live Sept. 30, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:10am

Wednesday 9-30

Hermosa Harvest Art Festival Continues

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

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

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

Excercise Class
Keystone Senior Center
Keystone, SD
10 - 10:30 AM

Witches Night Out
Petals & Pages 
Custer, SD
4-7 PM

Murder mystery on 1880 Train

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:07am
The Hope in the Hills event returns for the fourth year Oct. 3, combining a special afternoon of live music, food, wine and a mystery-themed theatrical performance aboard the historic 1880 Train.
The event kicks off at the Hill City train depot at noon with live music by local country artist Brandon Jones along with a silent auction, vendor booths, food truck and beverages.
“Kind of just a mix-and-mingle,” said Jessica Noel, president of Black Hills Road Trip of Hope.

Experience local flavors in Hill City Oct. 4-10

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:04am
Restaurant Week returns to Hill City Oct. 4-10, encouraging residents and visitors to explore Hill City’s restaurant scene, one bite at a time.
Local restaurants, cafes, bars and eateries will feature special dishes and unique cuisine throughout the week in addition to their signature menu.

Custer State Park holds annual Buffalo Roundup

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 9:56am
The whips cracked, the crowd cheered and the buffalo cooperated—save for one or two who felt the need to direct their ire at a horse—as the 61st annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup took place on a sun-splashed Sept. 25 morning.
Thousands of visitors watched as Custer State Park and South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks staff were joined by a bevy of volunteers to push approximately 1,500 buffalo to the park corrals where they are tested, branded and sorted.

Down Memory Lane Sept. 30, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 9:51am
5 YEARS AGO, 2021

Black Hills Live Sept. 23, 2026

Published by admin on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:59am

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

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

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

Youth Group 
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD
5:30 PM

Bingo at the Beacon
Custer Beacon
Custer, SD
6:30 PM

Pringle AA Group
Pringle Community Center
Pringle, SD
7 PM

Thursday 9-24

Residents asked to help find ‘news deserts’

Published by admin on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 10:57am

As a new foundation launches to help fund media organizations, two upcoming discussions will focus on how people get their news in order to ensure access to trusted information.
Eda Uzunlar spent part of this year traveling across the nation of Turkey to learn how people get their news, and now the Rapid City native plans to conduct similar research in the United States.