By Brandon Bennett STURGIS—The 86th Sturgis Rally was officially opened at the opening ceremony at Harley Davidson Rally Point Plaza. D-Ray Knight was emcee and he introduced Mayor Rod Bradley who welcomed the audience and said the 86th rally is a celebration of 250 years of America. “This rally epitomizes what this country is about: […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS- Day two of the Sturgis Rally is in the rear view mirror and so it was that a briefing was held at Sturgis City Hall where those of the law enforcement persuasion talked about the previous day’s events. Captain Zach Bader with the South Dakota Highway Patrol, Sturgis Police Chief Geody […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS — Local churches don’t have the monopoly on rally breakfasts, as students out at Sturgis Brown High School are slinging hash for attendees thanks to the new kitchen. Principal Pete Wilson was invited to the law enforcement briefing and talked about breaking the fast. “This is a fundraiser, it runs from […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— Even as the city of Sturgis prepares to upgrade Avalanche Road once the Harvest Meadows subdivision is completed, plans are also in the works to upgrade Otter and Racoon Roads. Public Works Director Rick Bush said so. The City of Sturgis is preparing to advertise for bids on the Otter Road […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Sturgis City Council approved the award to Sacrison Paving for the Avalanche Road Paving Project at its meeting July 20th. Public Works Director Rick Bush gave the skinny on the bid process. “This project represents the final major step in improving Avalanche Road and will provide a durable all-weather paved […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— The Sturgis City Council approved an agreement with the Meade 46-1 school district for a school resource officer. Director of Public Safety Geody Vandewater laid it all out. “This is a renewal agreement with the district. The officer will split the time between Sturgis Brown and the elementary and middle schools,” […]
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Meade County Sheriff’s Office Shooting Investigation Results in Arrest On July 20, 2026, at approximately 9:32 a.m., the Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 21000 block of Pleasant Valley Road following a report of a person who had been shot. The Sturgis Police Department assisted with the response, as the two Meade County deputies […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS—Sturgis Audio at 1505 Lazelle held a ribbon cutting July 16th. The Sturgis Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau assisted. Justin Davis is the owner and has been at the current location since November 2025. “This month it’s been 20 years that I’ve been serving the Blsck Hills and have been at […]
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By Brandon Bennett STURGIS— As was mentioned, Lions Club Pond played host to the fishing derby, and participants took advantage of improvements made possible by a partnership between the city of Sturgis and the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush was happy with the results. “Lions Club Pond has […]
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By Brandon Bennet StURGIS- Thanks To the Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department and Mark Bruch 1. We are currently in a fire ban so obviously no open fires, campfires or slash pile burning are permitted. 2. Be careful not to park any vehicle in the tall grass. Be careful with four-wheelers and side-by-sides as they can […]
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