Wed, 06/03/2026 - 2:32pm
The Custer County Commission will have a new face, a relatively new face, and a familiar face come January.
Incumbent Craig Hindle retained his seat on the commission during yesterday’s Primary...
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 2:21pm
As we reported in last week’s issue of the Custer County Chronicle, both the Custer City Council and the Custer County Commission have expressed interest—or at least agreed to take part—in renewed...
Freshman Tenlee Stiefel became the second Stiefel sister to win a state championship in the pole vault, as she claimed the gold medal last weekend at the Class A State Track Meet in Sioux Falls. She follows sister Ciana, who won three state titels in her time as a Wildcat. [Submitted Photo/SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BRAODCASTING]
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 2:16pm
By Jason Ferguson
One down...three to go?
Custer High School freshman pole vaulting sensation Tenlee Stiefel captured her first state championship in the event last weekend, clearing 13-3 to set a...
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 2:12pm
It’s not every day you learn how to save a life, but Custer High School is teaching students how to do just that through its Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class. Now, a year after taking the...
Wed, 06/03/2026 - 9:39am
It appears there will be no change at the dais at Hill City Hall, as all three incumbents came away with convincing wins during yesterday’s Primary Election. All results are unofficial at this time...
Custer County Chronicle
06/03/2026 - 2:32pm
The Custer County Commission will have a new face, a relatively new face, and a familiar face come January.
Incumbent Craig Hindle retained his seat on the commission during yesterday’s Primary Election, and will be joined by current but soon-to-be...
Hill City Prevailer
06/03/2026 - 9:40am
The Hill City Common Council (HCCC) passed the display of merchandise fines resolution at its May 26 meeting. City administrator Nate Anderson said “this is stiff” about the fines, saying t the penalties are not consecutive but rather “additive.”...
Community
01/07/2026 - 9:18am
Rhoades, Wilma, 90, Custer, died Dec. 7, 2024.
Loghry, Gene, 74, Fairburn, died Dec. 27, 2024.
Daggett, Jimmy, 72, Hermosa, died Dec. 28.
Pepper, Lois, Lake Andes, 89, died Dec. 30, 2024.
Plaisted, Rhea, 47, Mesa, Ariz., died Dec. 30, 2024....
Obituaries
06/03/2026 - 2:13pm
Bernice Alice Churchill, 98, of Fairburn, S.D., passed peacefully Sunday evening May 24, 2026, while napping in the last rays of sunshine. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
Join us in celebrating 98 years of memories! Visitation...
