Black Hills Pioneer

Black Hills Pioneer Pioneering News in the Black Hills since 1876. Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm
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We are Seaton Publishing Company, Inc., a family owned media company serving the Black Hills region of South Dakota and Wyoming. The Pioneer is the oldest business in West River South Dakota and the only locally owned newspaper in the territory.

STURGIS — The Sturgis Brown volleyball team dropped a three-games-to-zero decision to Rapid City Stevens, Tuesday night,...
10/30/2025

STURGIS — The Sturgis Brown volleyball team dropped a three-games-to-zero decision to Rapid City Stevens, Tuesday night, at the Sturgis Brown High School Gymnasium. Scores were 25-19, 25-14, and 25-17.

Sturgis crews collect nearly 1,600 yards of materials
10/30/2025

Sturgis crews collect nearly 1,600 yards of materials

STURGIS — It was standing-room only in the Meade County Commission chambers Tuesday, as residents expressed adamant oppo...
10/30/2025

STURGIS — It was standing-room only in the Meade County Commission chambers Tuesday, as residents expressed adamant opposition to plans for a limestone mine in Piedmont, and commissioners informed them there is very little that can be done at the co…

STURGIS — It was standing-room only in the Meade County Commission chambers Tuesday, as residents expressed adamant opposition to plans for a limestone mine in Piedmont, and commissioners informed them

LEAD — A sweet opportunity to support the arts will be held in Lead Saturday, with the 33rd Annual Lead-Deadwood Arts Ce...
10/30/2025

LEAD — A sweet opportunity to support the arts will be held in Lead Saturday, with the 33rd Annual Lead-Deadwood Arts Center Cheesecake Sampler and Battle of the Hors D’oeuvres.

STURGIS — The annual Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis Hobo Stew supper was a success, serving up a meal and a generous helping o...
10/30/2025

STURGIS — The annual Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis Hobo Stew supper was a success, serving up a meal and a generous helping of community spirit, raising $1,500 to support youth programs in the area. More than 100 people attended the event on Sunday at th…

STURGIS — The annual Sturgis Golden K Kiwanis Hobo Stew supper was a success, serving up a meal and a generous helping of community spirit, raising $1,500 to support youth

SPEARFISH — Halloween has a reputation — it’s a night for frights. The holiday is fun because those frights are generall...
10/30/2025

SPEARFISH — Halloween has a reputation — it’s a night for frights. The holiday is fun because those frights are generally confined to little more than jump scares. But how often do Halloween tricks stray from the harmless to the criminal?

SPEARFISH — Halloween has a reputation — it’s a night for frights. The holiday is fun because those frights are generally confined to little more than jump scares. But how

SPEARFISH — The holidays are nearly upon us, and peak season for sending and receiving packages is right around the corn...
10/30/2025

SPEARFISH — The holidays are nearly upon us, and peak season for sending and receiving packages is right around the corner.

SPEARFISH — The Spearfish School District saw nearly 100 fewer students enroll this year leading to a decline in approxi...
10/30/2025

SPEARFISH — The Spearfish School District saw nearly 100 fewer students enroll this year leading to a decline in approximately $700,000 in revenue from state and local funds.

DEADWOOD — The Deadwood Volunteer Fire Department purchased new rescue equipment, making
10/29/2025

DEADWOOD — The Deadwood Volunteer Fire Department purchased new rescue equipment, making

STURGIS — The Sturgis Lions Club presented a $1,500 check to Mikayla Wilson, Thursday evening at Woodle Field, matching ...
10/29/2025

STURGIS — The Sturgis Lions Club presented a $1,500 check to Mikayla Wilson, Thursday evening at Woodle Field, matching funds raised during this year’s ‘Go Gold’ campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

STURGIS — The Sturgis Lions Club presented a $1,500 check to Mikayla Wilson, Thursday evening at Woodle Field, matching funds raised during this year’s ‘Go Gold’ campaign for Childhood Cancer

LEAD — For Cabot-Ann Christofferson and Alissa Love, the morning began like many others: a ride in a metal cage 4,850 fe...
10/29/2025

LEAD — For Cabot-Ann Christofferson and Alissa Love, the morning began like many others: a ride in a metal cage 4,850 feet straight down to the deepest underground laboratory in the United States.

LEAD — For Cabot-Ann Christofferson and Alissa Love, the morning began like many others: a ride in a metal cage 4,850 feet straight down to the deepest underground laboratory in

STURGIS — Citizens urge the Sturgis City Council to include a subcommittee of stakeholders when they revise a temporary ...
10/29/2025

STURGIS — Citizens urge the Sturgis City Council to include a subcommittee of stakeholders when they revise a temporary camping ordinance.

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315 Seaton Cir
Spearfish, SD
57783

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Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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First published in Deadwood on June 8, 1876, the Black Hills Pioneer is the oldest business in West River South Dakota and the only locally owned daily newspaper in the territory. The Black Hills Pioneer is the flagship publication of Seaton Publishing Company, Inc. South Dakota. It is part of a family owned newspaper and digital media company providing local journalism to western South Dakota. It is the official newspaper for Lawrence County, Meade County and Butte County, including the towns of Spearfish, Lead, Deadwood, Whitewood, Sturgis, Vale, Newell, Nisland and Belle Fourche reaching nearly 5,000 subscribers Monday- Saturday. In addition, Seaton publishes the Nation’s Center News, the official weekly newspaper for Harding County including the communities of Buffalo and Camp Crook with over 1,200 subscribers. Another reader favorite is The Weekly Prospector, a free weekly ad shopper paper. Over 23,000 copies of The Prospector are carrier delivered, direct mailed and in newsstands in Lawrence, Meade, Butte and Harding counties in South Dakota, northeast Wyoming and southeast Montana. You can now also get local information on the “Explore Black Hills” free mobile app for iPhone and Andriod . Full of local business information- including where to eat, stay and play; geo locators for local Garage Sales & Real Estate Open Houses; National & State Park info; Hiking Trails; Motorcycle Touring and so much more!