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