Dr. Kyley Cumbow was the South Dakota Principal of the Year in 2020HOT SPRINGS – One month after Superintendent Dennis Fischer announced his retirement, the Hot Springs School District has hired Pierre Middle School Principal Dr. Kyley Cumbow to fill that position beginning July 1, 2024.The…
HOT SPRINGS – When the Fall River County Commissioners met on Thursday, April 18, they approved an emergency motion to have two water lines, a sewer line, and a pipe chase for propane built under the new highway that is being constructed in front of the courthouse. The emergency motion was approved…
HOT SPRINGS – A spokesman for the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is confirming a shooting incident occurred inside a rural Fall River County residence on the morning of Saturday, April 13, but is otherwise sharing very few other details. Communications Director Tony Mangan emphasized…
HOT SPRINGS – With many of the bump outs ¬– previously and often referred to as ‘pods’ –completed along North and South Chicago Streets, the organization Keep Hot Springs Beautiful (KHSB) has their eye on beautifying them. “We think that Hot Springs is the most beautiful town in the Black…
The Custer County Democrats are hosting a McGovern Day Rally Saturday, May 4, at the Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse Memorial. The evening will begin with a social hour at 4:30 followed by a deluxe buffet dinner at 5:30 pm.   The event will also feature a live auction conducted…
Photos by Charity Maness & Brett Nachtigall Fall River County Herald-Star
HOT SPRINGS – Last Monday night’s April 8 regular meeting of the Hot Springs School Board featured an abbreviated 20-minute session open to the public, followed by an extended executive session to finalize some personnel matters which included the approval of contracts for certified staff and…
HOT SPRINGS – Dr. Dallas Wilkinson, of Vision Source in Hot Springs, recently returned from a medical mission trip to Mexico where he helped give the gift of sight to many. “My first medical mission with VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) was while I was in optometry school in…
HOT SPRINGS – In preparation of this week’s State FFA Convention in Brookings on April 17-20, the Hot Springs School District hosted the District 5 Career Development Event (CDE) last Wednesday, April 10, which was attended by a total of 273 students from 11 different West River schools. This…
March 19, 1946 - April 4, 2024 Eileen Marjory Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1946 to Rev. John and Marge De Vries. She lived her early years in Hitchcock, Geddes, Gregory, Sioux Falls, and Lead, where her father served Methodist and United Methodist Churches…

Middle School Principal from Pierre hired as the new Superintendent in Hot Springs

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One month after Superintendent Dennis Fischer announced his retirement, the Hot Springs School District has hired Pierre Middle School Principal Dr. Kyley Cumbow to fill that position beginning July 1, 2024. The announcement came last Thursday, April 11, after the school board and administrative team conducted in-person interviews with three candidates whom were secured through the Dakota Education Consulting firm of Sioux Falls. “With an extensive background in education and a proven track record of leadership, Dr. Kyley Cumbow brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our district,” stated School Board President Ryan Walz, while adding that Dr. Cumbow’s innovative approach to education will undoubtedly benefit the students, staff, and community of Hot Springs. “Her passion for education and commitment to student success make her the ideal candidate to lead our district into the future.”

Few details available about recent shooting

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HOT SPRINGS – A spokesman for the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office is confirming a shooting incident occurred inside a rural Fall River County residence on the morning of Saturday, April 13, but is otherwise sharing very few other details.

Commission looks at building jail across from courthouse

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HOT SPRINGS – When the Fall River County Commissioners met on Thursday, April 18, they approved an emergency motion to have two water lines, a sewer line, and a pipe chase for propane built under the new highway that is being constructed in front of the courthouse. The emergency motion was approved unanimously. The cost for building the lines under the highway will cost about $12,500.

Many Moguls show improvement at pair of meets last week

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EDGEMONT – Edgemont had a busy week in the track world last week, having two track meets where lots of the student athletes were able to improve against some tough competitions as well as gain some times in events they haven’t run this year yet.

Eileen Marjory Wilson

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March 19, 1946 - April 4, 2024 Eileen Marjory Wilson was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1946 to Rev. John and Marge De Vries.

Alice Bechtold

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June 4, 1951 - April 7, 2024 Alice Bechtold, 72, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, unexpectedly at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City. Alice was born to Everard and Helen (Summers) Irwin in Ainsworth, Nebraska.

Barb Roberts

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November 29, 1956 - April 7, 2024 Barb Roberts, 67, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was suddenly called home, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Services were held Friday, April 12, 2024 at Southern Hills Evangelical Free Church in Hot Springs, S.D.