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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.

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University allowed only 29 points in the second half Thursday night and conquered Chadron ...
12/06/2025

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University allowed only 29 points in the second half Thursday night and conquered Chadron State 90-67 in a men’s basketball game played at the Donald E. Young Center. It marked the Yellow Jackets’ home opener in the Roc…

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University allowed only 29 points in the second half Thursday night and conquered Chadron State 90-67 in a men’s basketball game played at the Donald

LEAD — Lead Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 600 block of Miners Avenue in Lead at approxi...
12/06/2025

LEAD — Lead Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 600 block of Miners Avenue in Lead at approximately 5:28 a.m. Friday, where no injuries were reported The structure received damage to the top of the building where officials…

LEAD — Lead Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 600 block of Miners Avenue in Lead at approximately 5:28 a.m. Friday, where no injuries were reported

DEADWOOD — The year 2025 was a budding year for business, with big wins for the Deadwood Lead Economic Development Corpo...
12/06/2025

DEADWOOD — The year 2025 was a budding year for business, with big wins for the Deadwood Lead Economic Development Corporation, Executive Director Emma Garvin said, Thursday.

SPEARFISH — The Sturgis Brown Scooper boys’ wrestling team opened its season in commanding fashion Thursday night, takin...
12/06/2025

SPEARFISH — The Sturgis Brown Scooper boys’ wrestling team opened its season in commanding fashion Thursday night, taking down the Spearfish Spartans 75-3 in the Spearfish High School gym.

STURGIS — Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Sturgis on Thursday following his budget address Tuesday in which he announced a pro...
12/06/2025

STURGIS — Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Sturgis on Thursday following his budget address Tuesday in which he announced a proposal that would deliver significant upgrades to the South Dakota National Guard’s presence in the community.

STURGIS — Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Sturgis on Thursday following his budget address Tuesday in which he announced a proposal that would deliver significant upgrades to the South Dakota National

SPEARFISH — Not many 17-year-olds can say they’ve summited the 13,775-foot Grand Teton mountain or climbed all 867 feet ...
12/06/2025

SPEARFISH — Not many 17-year-olds can say they’ve summited the 13,775-foot Grand Teton mountain or climbed all 867 feet up Devil’s Tower, but Billy Bryan and Josh Brill can.

DEADWOOD — Deadwood Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook swore Mark Speirs into office as Deadwood city commissioner Thursday even...
12/06/2025

DEADWOOD — Deadwood Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook swore Mark Speirs into office as Deadwood city commissioner Thursday evening after city commissioners canvassed the results of Tuesday’s special election for the recall of Blake Joseph.

DEADWOOD — Deadwood Mayor Charlie Struble-Mook swore Mark Speirs into office as Deadwood city commissioner Thursday evening after city commissioners canvassed the results of Tuesday’s special election for the recall

BELLE FOURCHE — Belle Fourche’s boys’ wrestling team finished 1-1 in duals Thursday as Belle Fourche High School to begi...
12/06/2025

BELLE FOURCHE — Belle Fourche’s boys’ wrestling team finished 1-1 in duals Thursday as Belle Fourche High School to begin its season

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University built a 51-10 halftime lead Thursday evening and defeated Chadron State 83-34 i...
12/06/2025

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University built a 51-10 halftime lead Thursday evening and defeated Chadron State 83-34 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball game at the Donald E. Young Center.

SPEARFISH — Black Hills State University built a 51-10 halftime lead Thursday evening and defeated Chadron State 83-34 in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball game at the Donald

SPEARFISH — Spearfish’s girls’ wrestling team opened its season with a come-from-behind, 45–30 victory over rival Sturgi...
12/06/2025

SPEARFISH — Spearfish’s girls’ wrestling team opened its season with a come-from-behind, 45–30 victory over rival Sturgis Brown on Thursday night in Spearfish. The Spartans used depth in the upper weights to seal the win.

SPEARFISH — Spearfish’s girls’ wrestling team opened its season with a come-from-behind, 45–30 victory over rival Sturgis Brown on Thursday night in Spearfish. The Spartans used depth in the upper

PIERRE — Boaters and watercraft users are getting the message about plug compliance, to stop the spread of aquatic invas...
12/06/2025

PIERRE — Boaters and watercraft users are getting the message about plug compliance, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, officials said Thursday.

BELLE FOURCHE — Wedding bells rang in Belle Fourche on Oct. 18 in celebration of the opening of Elizabeth Ann’s Bridal.
12/06/2025

BELLE FOURCHE — Wedding bells rang in Belle Fourche on Oct. 18 in celebration of the opening of Elizabeth Ann’s Bridal.

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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!