Custer County Chronicle

Legislators planning bills to fight mines

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:16pm

Three lawmakers who represent this Meade County city hope to change weak state mining laws that allowed a proposed limestone mine to be sited without notification or input by any local officials or residents.
The plan by Simon Contractors to begin mining limestone on 300 acres within the city of Piedmont and in the surrounding Black Hills came as a shock to locals, who only learned of the mine project through an October notice in a local newspaper.
Piedmont is located along Interstate 90 about midway between Rapid City and Sturgis.

Lizzie Anderson dancing on Sesame Street Live

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:15pm

Lizzie Anderson started her dream of professional dancing in Custer over 20 years ago. Now, she’s dancing her way across the nation on “Sesame Street Live” for her third tour.
Growing up, Anderson said being part of the performing arts wasn’t a huge thing. 
“We only had a couple of places to train, but at the same time, you see all these amazing people in Custer who make their dreams come true and go do amazing things. I always knew that I grew up in just the best town and with the most supportive community around me,” said Anderson. 

Down Memory Lane Dec. 3

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:14pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015

Select-A-Gift still seeking donations

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:12pm

With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas drawing ever closer the Select-A-Gift Committee is again asking the community of Custer to contribute toward a happier Christmas for the families in Custer County who may not otherwise receive Christmas gifts. 
To help the committee reach the challenge of the Select-A-Gift committee to raise at least $20,000 this year it is extending its time for accepting donations.  There are already more families signed up this year than a year ago at this time and this is why the committee seeks more help.

Sheriff's Log Nov. 18-22

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 1:03pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Tuesday, Nov. 25
7:39 p.m.: Strange lights were seen at the top of a ridge south of Pringle. A deputy went there but saw nothing out of the ordinary. Is the truth out there?  

Black Hills Live Dec. 3, 2025

Published by admin on Wed, 12/03/2025 - 9:48am

Wednesday 12-3
Men’s Breakfast Bible Study
The Little White Church
Hill City, SD 
7:30 AM

Driver’s License Exams 
Custer County Courthouse 
Annex Pine Room
Custer, SD
8 AM to 5 PM

Hill City Merchants Meeting
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8 AM

Seniors Fitness Class
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
8:30 AM

Seniors Bridge Card Games
Hill City Center 
Hill City, SD
10 AM - 3 PM

Down Memory Lane Nov. 26

Published by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:27pm

10 YEARS AGO, 2015

Sheriff’s Log Nov. 9-18

Published by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:19pm

Custer County Sheriff’s Log
Call of the Week
Tuesday, Nov. 11
10:10 a.m.: A dog was reportedly “humping” random customers at a downtown Custer retail store. A deputy told the dog owner to take the dirty dog home and keep it there.  

Monument could lose millions due to Sanford Health expansion

Published by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:18pm

Monument Health could lose $40 million a year in federal revenue, be forced to reduce some medical services and have to cut back on construction efforts as a result of plans by Sanford Health to build a competing medical campus, Monument’s CEO said in an interview.

Sanford plans to build Rapid City medical center

Published by admin on Tue, 11/25/2025 - 12:13pm

Sanford Health announced Monday that it will use a $300 million gift from its namesake philanthropist, Denny Sanford, to build a medical center in Rapid City.
Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health, announced the gift during a Rapid City event that drew numerous local and state dignitaries.
“This philanthropic investment will strengthen health care in this community and across the entire region,” Gassen said.