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Chase's Chatter: Anywhere can be a treasure ‘chess’
Though I was by no means a brilliant protege, I was obsessed with chess for a period as a child. Now I knew the detailed game pieces were just carved stone, and the board was simply a series of bi-colored squares. But once my imagination got a hold of the game, the pieces became stoic knights and the board a battlefield of epic proportions.
Three-peat: STM captures third straight Region 4A girls golf title
HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Local golfers braved the rain and cooler temperatures on Monday at the Region 4A girls golf tournament in Hot Springs. St. Thomas More captured the Region 4A title with a total score of 402. Hayden Thorton from Rapid City Christian was the medalist after carding an...
Hats off to 2024 DHS grads!
After the lightning alarm sounded halfway through the Douglas High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony, some parents and students groaned reluctantly. Per the school district’s lightning protocal, everybody had to take shelter for 30 minutes before the ceremony could continue. But as the sun shone brilliantly just minutes...
City Utility rates going up 7.5%
Water and sewer rates will increase 7.5% June 1 for those living in Douglas. The rates will then increase another 7.5% June 1 next year and at least 4% every year after that. Douglas City Manager J.D. Cox said the 7.5% increase is intended to keep the rates, which were most recently increased in 2022 by 4%, steady compared to inflation.
City of Douglas Unapproved Minutes...
Unapproved Special City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2024. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ROLL CALL: Mayor Pexton called the meeting to order at approximately 3:32 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following City Council members present: Mayor Kim Pexton via phone; Councilperson Ron McNare via phone; Councilperson Perry Hershberger via phone; and Councilperson Matt Schmidt in person. Also present: JD Cox, City Manager via phone; Mike Armstrong, City Attorney via phone; Todd Byerly, Chief of Police via phone; Mary Nicol, Administrative Services Director/Treasurer in person; Kendal Detwiler, Human Resources Director in person. Council Action Items: Resolution 2024-14: A Resolution Establishing an Open Container District Within the Local Downtown Historic District and Guidelines For Enforcement Within Said District: Director Nicol provided an overview and answered questions. Councilperson Hershberger moved to approve Resolution 2024-14 as presented. Councilperson Schmidt seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Adjourn: Councilperson Hershberger moved to adjourn the Special City Council meeting of May 2, 2024. Councilperson McNare seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at approximately 3:40 p.m. /s/Kim Pexton, Mayor. ATTEST:/s/Mary Nicol, City Clerk.
Probate No. 18924...
STATE OF WYOMING)IN THE DISTRICT COURT. COUNTY OF CONVERSE)EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Probate No. 2024-CV-0018924. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE) You are hereby notified that on the 6th day of May, 2024, the estate of the above-named decedent was admitted to probate by the above-named Court, and that RUSSELL D. BOURNE was appointed Administrator thereof. Any objection to this action shall be filed in the Court within Three (3) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or thereafter forever barred.
DHS records fall
Girls’ relay breaks 28-year-old record, boys set two new marks in winning 3A East Regional Championship. If there was any question whether or not the Douglas High School track & field team is ready for State, considered it answered at the 3A East Regional Championships. The Bearcats broke three records school and regional records, had more than three dozen athletes qualify for State and the boys won their first regional title since 2019.
Art and Cathrine Nicholas gift $2.5 milllion to UW
The owners of Converse County's Wagonhound Land & Livestock donated $2.5 million to the University of Wyoming, something UW said will empower the its Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Program, fueling impactful change and supporting future leaders in ranch management and agriculture statewide. Calling it a "transformational gift"by Art and...
Hot Springs Class of 2024 earns more than $500,000 in scholarships
HOT SPRINGS – The annual Hot Springs High School Senior Awards Ceremony was held inside Case Auditorium last Monday, May 6, where more than $500,000 in scholarships were announced and presented to the Class of 2024. Activities Director Mike Deming and Secondary Principal Kain Klinkhammer each stated some opening marks to kick-off the night followed by a catered meal prepared by the 309…
Hot Springs Chamber launches new Superior Service program
HOT SPRINGS – Have you been at a Hot Springs business where you received amazing service from an employee and thought, “Wow, that person deserves an award of some kind!”Well, now there is exactly such a thing.The Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce recently rolled out their new Superior Service Program. This program aims to recognize those in the service and hospitality field who offer our guests…
Peterson, Close lead Bison boys 4x100m relay to a school record
RAPID CITY – With two weeks to go until this year’s state meet in Sioux Falls, several Hot Springs Bison track and field athletes set new personal records (PR) at last week’s Black Hills Conference meet, with hopes of also qualifying for state. In fact, a total of 45 PRs were set by the team at the meet. Once again leading the Bison boys were the cousin combo of Braden Peterson and Matt…
Website helps determine air quality as Canada’s wildfire smoke reaches Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Smoke from the Canadian wildfires has entered the Black Hills. For those who find it harder to breathe because of that smoke, Rapid City officials are reminding everyone of a feature on their website that detects hourly and daily air quality conditions in town. Monday...
Notice of Foreclosure...
WHEREAS, default in the payment of principal and interest has occurred under the terms of a Promissory Note (the “Note”) dated March 22, 2021, executed and delivered by Tyler Spence and Britney Spence (“Mortgagors”) to Converse Bank, and a real estate Mortgage (the “Mortgage”) of the same date securing the Note, which Mortgage was executed and delivered by said Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Converse Bank, its successors and assigns, as Mortgagee, and which Mortgage was recorded on April 2, 2021, at Reception No. 1103653, in Book 1736, at Page 835 in the public records in the office of the County Clerk and ex-officio Register of Deeds in and for Converse County, State of Wyoming; and.
Hot Springs VAMC performs restorative work on rotunda
HOT SPRINGS – Anyone within eyeshot of the Hot Springs VA late last month likely saw a large crane suspending a worker above the rotunda on Building 1. The project underway was to repair and restore nine glass panels and more than 100 clay tiles as part of the Domiciliary roofing system which had been damaged over the past couple of years by severe storms. According to Tom Johnson,…
Tourism plays significant role in local economy
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - As Memorial Day Weekend looms, you better bet the Black Hills region will soon be packed with tourists from all over the country. “Last year, we had about 14.7 million visitors to South Dakota. That just in the Black Hills and Badlands region spent over 1.9 billion dollars and supported over 21,000 jobs,” said Michelle Thomson, president of Black Hills and Tourism Association.
Readiatrics Book Drive provides more than 5 thousand books to kids in need in the Black Hills
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - An organization in the Black Hills is helping children going through tough family, health, and financial circumstances, one book at a time. The Readiatrics Book Drive wrapped up for another year at the South Dakota Department of Health. Providing a supply of more than five thousand books to children in need.
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