Lead / Deadwood
Rain prompts underground lab workers to seek higher ground
The Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead has suspended operations deep underground, at least through Thursday morning, after a five-day storm dumped 8.75 inches of rain on the northern Black Hills. Continue reading
Deadwood museums participate in the Blue Star Museums program
Blue Star is a collaboration among 1,800 museums across the country, offering free admission to military people and their families. Continue reading
Highways 85 and 385 get facelift
While work won’t be done until October, crews will take a break during major events such as the Days of ’76 rodeo and Sturgis rally. Continue reading
Days of ’76 Museum grand opening celebration
The Black Hills’ newest museum commemorates the history of the award-winning Days of ’76 Rodeo and Celebration, and features a rare collection of Native American artifacts. Continue reading
Feds cast web in gun-drug bust
Sean Jason Romanjenko of Deadwood was arrested on a gun charge. Others arrested in Operation Black Widow are from East River. Continue reading
Community foundation gives opera house a boost
The South Dakota Community Foundation awards the Historic Homestake Opera House Society a $10,000 matching grant. Continue reading
Berget another step closer to execution
Second Circuit Judge Bradley Zell has denied Rodney Berget’s request for a new sentencing hearing and imposed the sentence of death. Continue reading
Noem strikes a victory in House
House Bill paves the way to transfer ownership of nine cemeteries on National Forest land to local communities. Continue reading
Deadwood grants deadline set
The program, which awards up to $250,000 each year, stimulates quality restoration, protection and interpretation of buildings, sites and properties that contribute to an understanding of Deadwood’s unique history. Continue reading
Deadwood museums host Mother’s Day tours
Free tours of the Days of ’76 Museum and the Historic Adams House for all mothers on Sunday, May 12. Continue reading