Loss of local networks called 'safety issue' by Commissioner By Curt Nettinga When the loss of local network programming for numerous customers of Dish Network first was discussed at the Fall River County Commission meeting earlier this year, it was an inconvenience that the commission agreed to look into.

By Curt Nettinga The Fall River County Commission got its first look at a proposed ordinance dealing with animals - primarily dogs and cats - that are bothersome in the county at its Nov.

Jarman has been employed with the Fall River County Sheriff's office since 1989 and became a certified deputy in 1999 after working ten years as a jailer/dispatcher. Martha grew up in North Carolina.

Late Wednesday, a reporting point near Deadwood checked in with 12.1 inches of snow.

The National Weather Service says a winter storm that has brought heavy snow to parts of the Rockies will drop up to 9 inches of snow in western South Dakota.

By Curt Nettinga The committee appointed to study needed changes in the Fall River County Jail updated the county commissioners as part of the Oct.

Alfred Seder, far left, stands in front of his Massey-Harris combine with other men of the Oral, S.D., neighborhood.

Fall River County Commissioners approved the 2010 budget, approved a resolution and wrote 2 letters of support in their commission meeting Tuesday September 15th.

By Curt Nettinga The Fall River County Commissioners heard an update on the Provo Township Water Project, approved a propane quote for the larger tank installed this past year and completed another step in the budget process at the Sept.

Tyrel Martinson won first place in his first derby at FR County Fair '09 Tyrel Martinson, just 17 years old, competed in and won his first demolition derby at this years fair, 27 years after his dad, Wayne Martinson, ran in his first derby at the Fall River County Fair.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2009 CONTACT: South Dakota Highway Patrol, 605.394.2286 When: 9:20 p.m., August 24, 2009 Where: Fall River County, 1 ¾ miles south of Hot Springs, SD on SD 71 Who: Driver: Clinton H. Phelps, Age 28, Hot Springs, SD Passenger: Faralynn Phelps, Age 6, Hot Springs, SD Passenger: Adrian Phelps, Age 6, Hot ...

By Curt Nettinga The Fall River County Commissioners had an agenda light on action items, but still held a day-long meeting, as they continue to meet with department heads on preliminary budgets for 2010.

USSenator Tim Johnson and Mrs. Barbara Johnson at the Democrat's Chicken and Corn Feed Over 250 people attended the Democrat's Chicken and CornFeed The Annual Chicken &Corn Feed held at the American Legion in Hot Springs drew a record sized crowd of both Democrats and Republicans as people gathered to hear three speakers: the Honorable USSenator ...

A 6-year-old girl died Monday night when the car in which she was riding left state Highway 71 about two miles south of Hot Springs.

Senator Tim Johnson and former Senator George McGovern will be featured speakers at the Fall River County 35th Annual Chicken and Corn Feed to be held August 21 2009 in Hot Springs.

A new hospital complex in the southwestern South Dakota city of Hot Springs is getting more federal help.

A new hospital complex in the southwestern South Dakota city of Hot Springs is getting more federal help.

A new hospital complex in the southwestern South Dakota city of Hot Springs is getting more federal help.

A new hospital complex in the southwestern South Dakota city of Hot Springs is getting more federal help.

Several new fires were reported on Tuesday evening as thunderstorms again moved through the Black Hills.