Friday's Prep Scoreboard Sep 5, 2009
Hot Springs 14, Madison 12 ... Hot Springs 14, Madison 12 ... Hot Springs 7 0 7 0 14. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
American Legion conference set Sept. 10 Sep 3, 2009
The annual District 13 Fall Conference of the South Dakota American Legion will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Hot Springs American Legion Post Home in Hot Springs. Legion members from Custer, Fall River, Pennington and Shannon counties are invited to its 6 p.m. social. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hot Springs man charged with vehicular homicide in accident that killed son, daughter Aug 28, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- Clinton Phelps, 28, of Hot Springs is accused of driving drunk and killing his two 6-year-old children in a one-vehicle rollover Monday ... Both Faralynn Marie Phelps and Adrian Harlan Phelps were ejected from the vehicle during the 9:20 p.m. accident on Cascade Road about 2 miles south of Hot Springs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Secretary of VA visits Fort Meade Aug 27, 2009
Curry said the system improved his health-care options while saving travel time from Pierre to the VA campus at Fort Meade, just east of Sturgis, or the other Black Hills VA campus in Hot Springs. You can t believe how much money it s going to save the VA or persons like myself, Curry said as he and his wife appeared on a TV screen in a video conferencing center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rollover accident claims second child Aug 27, 2009
Faralyn Phelps died at the scene, two miles south of Hot Springs. The Highway Patrol said both children were ejected and its preliminary investigation indicated they had not been properly restrained in the vehicle. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Three die in two rollovers Aug 26, 2009
Victims: Hot Springs girl, 6, Belle Fourche men die in crashes ... The South Dakota Highway Patrol said Faralyn Phelps, 6, of Hot Springs died when the 2005 Dodge Neon she was riding in rolled about 2 miles south of Hot Springs on S.D. Highway 71 ... In the Hot Springs accident, passenger Adrian Phelps, also 6, suffered life-threatening injuries. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prep alliance contracts probed8:10 pm | (No comments posted.) Aug 22, 2009
Association records show the communities which have routinely covered site-rental expenses through alliance contracts in the past four school years are Aberdeen, Brandon, Brookings, Hot Springs, Huron, Madison, Mitchell, Pierre, Spearfish, Watertown, West Central (Hartford/Humboldt) and Yankton. Vermillion, which hosts the high school football championships each fall at the University of South Dakota indoor stadium, also hasnt joined the alliance. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
GOLF ROUNDUP: ESD shines on first day of West River Invite Aug 21, 2009
St. Thomas More s Ryan Schlechter (85), Hot Springs P.J. Wetzel (86), More s Louis Kjerstad (86), and Lead Deadwood s Jordan Smith (88) and Zach Fox (88) round out the individual top 10. Custer (366), St. Thomas More (375), Hot Springs (404), Belle Fourche (420) and Bennett County (601) round out the top eight of squads who had enough individuals to field a team score. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakota Man Lists 'Robbery' As Occupation Aug 16, 2009
A court document states that hours before Pannell was picked up, he used false documents to seek treatment at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Hot Springs, where a police officer spotted the money. The document says that when Pannell was booked into jail, he listed "robbery" as his occupation. (Fox News)
Aerial attack launched on Hot Springs-area fire Aug 12, 2009
A wildfire northwest of Hot Springs had spread to 20 acres by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and officials ordered a heavy tanker from Grand Junction, Colo ... Stover said the fire is in the Shirttail Canyon area about 7 miles west of U.S. Highway 385 north of Hot Springs ... A helicopter helps in the battle against a Southern Hills forest fire near Hot Springs on Tuesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Three area school districts fail open records survey Jul 29, 2009
However, Rapid City, Spearfish and Hot Springs failed to provide the requested information ... y In Hot Springs, an administrative employee refused to release the information, citing that it was a little too personal ... In Hot Springs, where the Journal was turned away because an administrative employee deemed the information little too personal, the employee later told the Journal when contacted by phone that I didn t know what was going on. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Speedboat wreckage pulled from Angostura Reservoir (117) Jul 26, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- The boat that sank after a July 4 boating accident on Angostura was finally recovered July 16 from 30 feet of water with the aid of sonar equipment and divers. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Officer D.J. Schroeder said the crash investigation had been delayed because of the difficulty recovering the sunken speedboat. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Train sparks multiple fires in and near Ardmore Jul 25, 2009
Ardmore is about 20 miles southwest of Hot Springs. Personnel and equipment from Hot Springs, Cascade, Minnekahta, Edgemont, Ardmore and Oelrichs volunteer fire departments, the Nebraska National Forest, Fall River County Emergency Management, Fall River County Sheriff's Department and the Fall River County Highway Department responded to the fires. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area Scene: Southern Hills falls in state tourney opener Jul 23, 2009
Region 7B champion Southern Hills of Hot Springs opened the South Dakota Class B American Legion baseball tournament with a 13-1 loss to host team Platte-Geddes on Wednesday in Platte ... Hot Springs Post 71 scored its only run in the top of the fifth before the game ended on the mercy rule ... Christopher Housley and Ed Lesnick managed the only two hits of the night for Hot Springs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Farmers market gets surprise health inspection Jul 21, 2009
Cascade Farms owner Renae Priem of Hot Springs, one of the vendors, directed questions to Leonard Novak, Black Hills Farmers Market manager ... He wondered how many inspectors visited farmers markets last Thursday in Hot Springs, Philip, Aberdeen, Spearfish, Vermillion and Sioux Falls. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nebraska 2010 budget has little for Heartland Expressway project Jul 20, 2009
The only portion remaining in South Dakota is extending the expressway south from Maverick Junction, near Hot Springs, to the Nebraska border. Nebraska, however, has had difficulty getting the project on track. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Neb. governor suggests compromise on Heartland Expressway Jul 14, 2009
In South Dakota, grading work is being done now on about 8 miles of Highway 18/385 between Maverick Junction near Hot Springs and Smithwick Road. By November, Seaman expects to have two additional lanes built to Smithwick Road. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Plan Ahead to Celebrate Independence Day at Mount Rushmore Jul 2, 2009
-- Hot Springs: Dusk, from city landfill, with viewing and music at Pamida parking lot along Highway 18, following games and activities throughout downtown ... -- Hot Springs, 10 a.m., downtown parade route, followed by a community picnic at the Mueller Civic Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hot Springs fatal fire ruled accident Jul 2, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- State fire officials say the June 24 fire that claimed a Hot Springs man was an accident. James C. Stringer, 62, is believed to have died from smoke inhalation, according to Hot Springs Police Chief Bob Evans ... Hot Springs Fire Department and Ambulance was called to 338 North Canton St. around 6 a.m. June 24 by a neighbor reporting smoke coming from the house. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
AREA SCENE: Lee wins steer roping series in Belle Fourche Jul 1, 2009
The South Dakota contingent will include Rapid City s Dick McConnell, track and table tennis; Jim Smorgawicz, swimming; Madonna Thunderhawk, track; Judy Erich, track and table tennis; Piedmont s Edith Weber, track; Hermosa s Jim Schirber, track and softball; Keystone s Phyllis Parkhurst, softball; Hot Springs Marion Berg, racewalking; Spearfish s Jerry Hargis, racewalking; and Box Elder s Juliane Marzluff, softball. Trojans hit past Drillers in amateur league. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area cowboys share rodeo, friendship Jun 27, 2009
BELLE FOURCHE Cowboys Cole Thunder Boomer, of Bennett County, and Hot Springs Jobie Dryden have dominated the high school bull riding scene recently. Their performances Friday morning at the South Dakota State High School Finals Rodeo was no exception. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Grandma Hazel' relishes role as advocate Jun 25, 2009
Donahey used to tell his granddaughter about watching the 7th Cavalry come through Hot Springs on its way to what would become the Wounded Knee Massacre. As a child, she remembers her grandfather commenting about segregation and other civil rights abuses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obits: Juran, Paczkowski, Lindner, Wickre, Thompson, Jun 25, 2009
They made their first home in Kidder and later moved to Hot Springs. They settled in Britton in the early 1940's, and made it their home for the rest of their lives. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Rapid City youth wins teen pageant Jun 22, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- Jessica Dyk of Rapid City was crowned Miss South Dakota Outstanding's Teen on Saturday night. The pageant was held in conjunction with the Miss South Dakota Pageant. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Miss S.D. awards second preliminary winners Jun 21, 2009
The 14 Miss South Dakota contestants will be featured at a 10 a.m. Saturday motorcade parade through downtown Hot Springs. The final competition, including the 2009 Miss South Dakota s Outstanding Teen Competition, will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Mueller Civic Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Morgan Peck crowned Miss South Dakota 2009 Jun 21, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- Morgan Peck of Sioux Falls, Miss USD, was crowned Miss South Dakota on Saturday night ... Miss State Fair Anna Simpson of Rapid City and Miss Hot Springs Emily Anne Miller of Irene were also in the top seven finalists ... Miss Hot Springs Emily Anne Miller won the preliminary swimsuit award Thursday night, and Miss Rushmore Kelly Wismer of Britton taking the swimsuit title Friday night. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
South Dakotans seek $400K for disabled gold mines Jun 20, 2009
The lawsuit filed in Rapid City by Arron and Judy Marston of Hot Springs asks for 400,000 or an order that the mines in the southwestern part of the state be restored to their prior condition. Along with the Forest Service, the lawsuit names Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell, Black Hills National Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien and District Ranger Lynn Kolund of the Hell Canyon Ranger District. (Sioux City Journal)
Miss SDSU, Miss Hot Springs win preliminary awards at Miss S.D. Pageant Jun 20, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- Rose Heeb, Miss SDSU, and Emily Anne Miller, Miss Hot Springs, took home preliminary awards in the Talent and Swimsuit competitions at the Miss South Dakota Pageant Thursday night ... Emily Anne Miller, Miss Hot Springs, preliminary swimsuit winner, and Rose Heeb, Miss SDSU, preliminary talent winner pose after Thursday's preliminaries at the Miss South Dakota contest in Hot Springs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Obama's stimulus plan provides jobs to some Hills area youths Jun 17, 2009
The 3 million was distributed through the 14 local Labor Department offices statewide, including offices in Rapid City, Hot Springs and Spearfish. As the second-largest DOL office, Rapid City got a significant portion of those funds, Molseed said, but there were more work site applications than dollars to support them. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cool, wet weather slows field work, helps soil Jun 17, 2009
The weekly crop report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says reporting points in Oelrichs and Hot Springs had nearly 3 inches of rain last week, although the north central and northeastern portions of South Dakota were considerably drier. Topsoil moisture increased to 74 percent in the adequate to surplus categories, a gain of 14 percentage points from the previous week. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Wyoming sweeps South Dakota at all-star games Jun 6, 2009
The South Dakota boys roster is Jordan Johnson and Nick Olson, Spearfish; Matthew Bartlett, White River; Jeremy Kudrna and Brendan Duffy, St. Thomas More; Nathan Effling, Sanborn Central; Blake McPherson, Hot Springs; Levi Smith, S.F. Washington; Casey Ommen, Rapid City Stevens; and Newell s Tyler Mutchler. Admission is 5 for adults, 2 for students and there is no charge for children six and under. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Canine games set for June 6 at vets home Jun 1, 2009
The annual Skyhounds Dog/Frisbee & Agility Competition at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The parade will be at 9:30 a.m. Agility competition begins at 1 p.m. Registration is at 12:30 p.m.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Debut film to premiere at Hot Springs Theatre May 30, 2009
"Western Skies," a movie set on a South Dakota ranch in the 1940s, will make its world premiere at the Hot Springs Theatre at 7 p.m. Monday, June 1 ... Monday's program at the Hot Springs Theatre will begin with two short indigenous music videos: Cherokee singer/songwriter Michael Bucher's "Dirty Water" and "Don't Forget About Me." ... The Hot Springs Theatre is at 241 N. River St.. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Marker commemorates fallen Marine May 26, 2009
Tufts of vibrant spring grass mix with rouge crocus plants to surround grave markers at the Hillside Cemetery west of Oelrichs, about 20 miles southeast of Hot Springs in Fall River County ... In 2002, David Rickenbach, then a senior at Hot Springs High School, found the details of Swigert's short 26 years. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
AREA SCENE: New coaches hired in Sioux Falls May 24, 2009
Hot Springs Gambill earns all-state honors. Hot Springs Tye Gambill was named to the 2009 South Dakota High School Baseball Academic All-Sate Team. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Paint the Town to mark 15th year May 23, 2009
Homes are now nominated and chosen by Neighborhood Councils in Central City, Deadwood, Edgemont and Lead and by Paint the Twon Committees in Hot Springs, Spearfish, Sturgis and Rapid City. Paint for the event is sponsored by South Dakota Housing Development Authority s Paint South Dakota program and Deadwood Historic Preservation sponsors paint for an additional home in Deadwood. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Congress votes to allow guns in national parks May 21, 2009
Park superintendent Vidal Davila on Wednesday said he was still researching what the approved legislation means for its landmark and surrounding 28,000-acre park near Hot Springs. South Dakota Sens. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Memorial Day services planned Hillswide May 21, 2009
Hot Springs: Service at 9 a.m. on the front lawn at the South Dakota State Veterans Home. The service will be in the auditorium in case of inclement weather. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CLASS B PREVIEW: Trohkimoinen aims for final group at Class B state tourney May 18, 2009
She also shot an 86 at the conference meet at Southern Hills Golf Course in Hot Springs for third place. Golfers from state Class A champion Lead-Deadwood were also competing at the meet. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chrysler puts three local dealerships on closure list May 15, 2009
Spearfish, Hot Springs and Rapid City dealerships on the chopping block ... The local dealers on the car manufacturer s closure list are Hills Edge Auto Sales in Hot Springs the Jeep franchise at Spearfish Motors in Spearfish and one of Liberty Motors two Jeep franchises in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Chrysler to cancel three local dealer agreements May 15, 2009
The local dealers on the car manufacturer's hit list are Hills Edge Auto Sales Inc. in Hot Springs, the Jeep franchise at Spearfish Motors in Spearfish and Liberty Motors' standalone Jeep franchise in Rapid City ... "We are in no way closing our doors," said Gaylan Sieg, owner of the Hot Springs dealership ... "We're definitely going to remain open as a used car dealer; we're going to continue to serve all our customers in Hot Springs and the surrounding area as well," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fall River prosecutor Sword says predecessor 'abused' power (1791) May 12, 2009
Fall River State's Attorney Jim Sword has notified several Hot Springs area residents that they had been investigated by his predecessor, Lance Russell. In his letter last month to those affected, Sword characterized Russell's actions as an "abuse of governmental power" and invited people to examine the information at his Hot Springs courthouse office contained in a file titled "City of Hot Springs.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
State approves new well near Hot Springs May 8, 2009
The Fall River Water Users District got the final go-ahead from the state on Thursday to drill a well into the Madison Aquifer near Hot Springs ... The well will be drilled along Fall River Road between Hot Springs and Maverick Junction, according to officials with the state Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lincoln's Burgard named state's boys basketball coach of year May 1, 2009
The Hot Springs boys will also have a new coach, John Notheis, after Kim Henningsen stepped down. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Supreme Court says no public vote on golf course May 1, 2009
The Hot Springs Common Council in June 2002 entered into an agreement with Steve and Carla Simunek for the construction of an additional nine holes to the Hot Springs golf course ... Former Hot Springs Mayor Carl Oberlitner had been charged with neglect of duty or misconduct by a municipal officer, a misdemeanor, but the charge was dismissed on condition that he apologize to city residents for his role in the golf course expansion. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Alltel sale may be delayed Apr 28, 2009
Express Wireless has outlets for its franchise service in Belle Fourche, Spearfish, Hot Springs and Buffalo. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Adler powers all-star team to win Apr 20, 2009
South Dakota Mines recruit Blake McPherson from Hot Springs scored 17 points behind a pair of 3-pointers. St. Thomas More s Brendan Duffy also made a pair of long-distance shots in scoring 13 points, while Hill City s Clint Lewis made three 3-pointers and also scored 13. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bureau, District watch Orman Dam water levels closely Apr 14, 2009
near Hot Springs is at 3,177. 7 feet, or 69 percent full, and is 9. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gymnastics: Small programs have unique athletes, challenges Apr 12, 2009
Hot Springs gymnastics coach Dana Nachtigall knows the sport has been pegged for extinction before. I think there s always rumors, Nachtigall said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area easter-egg hunts to take place Saturday morning Apr 11, 2009
Hot Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., South Dakota State Veterans Home lawn. Box Elder City Easter Egg Hunt for ages 0-12, 11 a.m., Bandit Ball Baseball Fields. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Prep baseball preview: Stevens baseball taking big steps Apr 8, 2009
The Hot Springs high school baseball team should be tough, said head coach Bud Jenniges ... Hot Springs has three returning pitchers at the varsity level: Jaron Smith, Chris Housley and Jake Derr ... Hot Springs plays in the B-4 West division, which also includes Lead-Deadwood, Bennett County, Rapid City South and Pine Ridge. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area Scene: ESPN to report on NSUs Meyer Apr 8, 2009
The Black Hills area includes athletes from Belle Fourche, Bison, Custer, Elm Springs, Faith, Hill City, Hot Springs, McIntosh, McLaughlin, Newell-Nisland, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Wall, Wanblee and surrounding areas. For more information, call Melanie Frosch at 605-331-4117 or 1-800-585-2114 or e-mail her at. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Another spring storm, another snow day as roads, businesses and offices close (8007) Apr 1, 2009
Prairie Hills Transit was operating in Edgemont and Hot Springs in the Southern Hills but not in any other Hills' communities. And the Eastside Band Concert originally scheduled for March 23 and rescheduled for March 30 has been cancelled. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Deteriorating weather conditions shut down most of Rapid City, surrounding Hills (13433) Apr 1, 2009
Prairie Hills Transit is not operating today in any communities but Edgemont and Hot Springs. And Pennington County Courts are closed Monday, as is the morning session of the 24/7 program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Journal's abortion ban tale takes Best News Story Mar 29, 2009
Journal photo editor Ryan Soderlin finished first for Best Feature Photo with his image from the Beer Barrel Games in Deadwood, which judges simply called "a great shot." Seth A. McConnell earned two awards for the Journal photo staff, second in Best Sports Photo (Black Hills State University vs. SDSM&T football) and third for Best Photo Series (Hot Springs boxing club). Other Journal winners included. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pageant Set For Britton Sunday Mar 26, 2009
The winner will be eligible to participate in the Miss South Dakota pageant in Hot Springs in June. The public is welcome to attend. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Blizzard paralyzes Hills; cancellations spill over into Tuesday Mar 24, 2009
School closings included Rapid City public and private schools, Douglas, Newell, Belle Fourche, Spearfish, Meade, Custer, Hermosa, Hot Springs and Lead-Deadwood schools. Black Hills State University in Spearfish also called off classes, as did the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Closures widespread as powerful spring blizzard storms into second day Mar 24, 2009
-- Schools throughout the region announced there would be no school on Tuesday, including Belle Fourche, Newell, Spearfish, Lead-Deadwood, Meade, Hot Springs and Rapid City school districts. -- The Rapid City YMCA announced that it would be closed Tuesday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Vucurevich foundation announces grant winners Mar 20, 2009
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Black Hills: 10,000 in start-up funding for a Boys & Girls Club in Hot Springs to implement an after-school program. Historic Homestake Opera House Society, Lead: 14,650 for the educational programming of the July 2009 Orlando Chamber Soloists Classical Music Festival. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Woman injured in Sunday accident near Oelrichs Mar 17, 2009
Valentina Rae Makes Him First, 24, was initially treated at Fall River Hospital in Hot Springs and then flown to Regional Hospital. Back seat passenger Charles Hecrow, 22, of Oglala was treated at Fall River Hospital and released. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rescued horses need help Mar 15, 2009
Send financial contributions to Shannon County in care of Fall River/Shannon County Auditor Sue Ganje, 906 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747. Contact Andrea Cook at 394-8423 or. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gonzaga back on dance card Mar 10, 2009
Sun Belt semifinals - A.J. Slaughter scored 20 points, including a pair of big 3-pointers in the final 5 minutes that sent Western Kentucky to a 77-70 victory over North Texas in Hot Springs, Ark. The top-seeded Hilltoppers (23-8) will meet South Alabama, a 55-44 winner over Arkansas-Little Rock in the other semifinal, tonight for an automatic NCAA berth. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
MTSU avoids upset Mar 10, 2009
By The Associated Press. Held in check for the first part of the second half, Alysha Clark was ready at the end. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Rape charges filed against Fall River County deputy (2647) Mar 4, 2009
HOT SPRINGS -- Charges were filed Friday against a Fall River County deputy in connection with an incident that took place last fall. Deputy Buckly Duane McColl, 42, was charged by State's Attorney Jim Sword with three counts of third-degree rape and one count of false reporting to authorities. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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