Free at-home COVID testing kits available at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – Free at-home COVID testing kits are available at Grace Balloch Memorial Library, located at 625 North Fifth Street, Spearfish.

The testing kits were provided by the South Dakota Department of Health for distribution to the public....

Happy Independence Day! Reminder: Fireworks not allowed within Spearfish City Limits

SPEARFISH, SD – Across the nation, Independence Day will be observed over the upcoming holiday weekend. The City of Spearfish encourages residents to celebrate and practice safety during all Fourth of July activities – and reminds everyone that fireworks ...

Summer pet safety reminders

SPEARFISH, SD – As summer kicks off, everyone – humans and pets alike! – are excited to enjoy the outdoors, and as the temperature heats up, consider conditions when planning trips, exercise, and daily routines to ensure your...

Spearfish receives AARP grant to improve rec path signage, wayfinding, and traffic calming

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish was one of 258 projects selected nationwide from more than 3,200 applicants to receive a Community Challenge Grant from AARP, which will be used to improve rec path signage, wayfinding, and traffic calming.

P...

Spearfish receives Tree City USA Growth Award from Arbor Day Foundation

SPEARFISH, SD – For the sixth time, the City of Spearfish received a Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation, making it the longest active recipient of the award in the state.

Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Superintendent Rex Mc...

Spearfish Police Department celebrates promotion of corporal

SPEARFISH, SD – Chris Woods was promoted to the rank of corporal at the Spearfish Police Department this week, with a promotion ceremony taking place during the Tuesday City Council meeting.

“Chris comes to us with a very extensive first responder backgrou...

Detour for Sandstone Hills Drive (from Colorado Blvd. to Windmill Dr.) begins Saturday

SPEARFISH, SD - The Contractor plans to begin work on the sanitary sewer upsize on Sandstone Hills Drive on Saturday June 18, 2022, from Colorado Boulevard to Windmill Drive.

 Sandstone Hills Drive will be closed from Colorado Boulevard to Windmil...

Spearfish encourages citizens to practice water conservation during well repair, summer heat

SPEARFISH, SD – Due to a well currently awaiting repair and not pumping, the City of Spearfish reminds citizens of the Code Blue voluntary water conservation status, which encourages customers to practice water conservation, including irrigating...

Reminder: Prevent nuisances by keeping your lawn, trees/shrubs tidy

SPEARFISH, SD – As the seasons change and the growing season kicks into full gear, residents are reminded to maintain their properties, especially yards, trees/shrubs, and sidewalk areas, pursuant to Spearfish City Code.

“It’s...

1st home at Sky Ridge complete

1^st family expected to move in by the end of June

SPEARFISH, SD – The first house constructed at Sky Ridge, the workforce housing development located south of Colorado Boulevard and west of U.S. Highway 85 in the Exit 17 area, is now move-in read...

Solar lights installed on Spearfish rec path, thanks to partnership with Lions Club

SPEARFISH, SD – A portion of the Spearfish rec path from Brady Park to Lions Park has newly installed solar-powered lighting, thanks to a partnership between the City and Spearfish Lions Club.

Photo caption(s): The Spearfish Lions Club partnered ...

Spearfish Building Official receives 2021 Brent Snyder Award

SPEARFISH, SD – Spearfish Building Official Tom Paisley received the International Code Council (ICC) Upper Great Plains Region III 2021 Brent Snyder Award Thursday during the South Dakota Building Officials’ Association Summer Trainin...

City Planner Jayna Watson retires after 18 years of service to Spearfish

SPEARFISH, SD – Innovation has long been associated with the City of Spearfish, thanks in part to the work of City Planner Jayna Watson, who will retire Friday after 18 years of service to the community.

“We like to do ‘firsts...

New features available for utility customers

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish is offering new digital features for utility customers.

There are currently numerous ways for customers to pay their utility bill, including online and over the phone, and a new option available is Text to Pay.

How does...

‘Oceans of Possibilities’ Summer Reading Program kicks off June 5

SPEARFISH, SD – Dive into fun during Grace Balloch Memorial Library’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program, which begins June 5!

“We are excited for everyone to get involved with the many activities and reading chall...

Residents reminded to secure home wireless internet networks

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Police Department is reminding residents to take precautions to secure home wireless internet networks to protect devices from getting hacked and/or personal information stolen.

The department recently responded to c...

Spearfish Fire Department assists with annual Egg Drop at Creekside Elementary School

Photo caption: The Spearfish Fire Department assisted with the annual Egg Drop at Creekside Elementary School on Wednesday. Photo by Firefighter Kathryn Jones, Spearfish Fire Department 

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department handled preciou...

All users encouraged to know, use best practices regarding bicycle lanes on Jackson Boulevard

SPEARFISH, SD - The final phases of the Jackson Boulevard Project were completed in 2021 and include the addition of bicycle lanes from Fifth to University streets. This infrastructure provides a dedicated space on the road for bicyclists and other non-mo...

Road through Spearfish City Campground closed to through-traffic starting May 1

SPEARFISH, SD – Motorists are reminded that South Canyon Street between Spearfish City Campground and Winterville Drive is closed annually during camping season, May 1 through September 30.

Public Safety Director Pat Rotert explained that the Cit...

‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ program launches at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – Grace Balloch Memorial Library has launched a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which encourages parents to read with their children at early ages.

“Reading to children when they are young helps develop a love of ...

Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department has responded to several calls for service involving carbon monoxide recently and encourages everyone to take preventative measures to protect themselves by installing carbon monoxide detectors in th...

Scooby, the station dog: Spearfish Police Department fosters long-term humane society resident

SPEARFISH, SD – People may have noticed a new face at the Spearfish Police Department: Scooby, a dog currently being fostered, with the plan of being adopted by the department, who had been awaiting his forever home at the Western Hills Humane S...

Emerald Ash Borer not yet identified in Spearfish

SPEARFISH, SD – As spring begins and people’s thoughts turn to their gardens and outdoor spaces, the Spearfish Parks Department has fielded questions about the treatment of ash trees, in relation to emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic b...

Public Works Project Engineer position created

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the position description for a project engineer, a new position within the Public Works Department, and authorized staff to begin recruiting candidates for the position.

The purpose of this positio...

Construction updates - Dahl Road, Sandstone Hills

Work beginning on Dahl Road

 SPEARISH, SD - Work has begun on a sanitary sewer trunkline extension on Dahl Road starting at 11^th Street and proceeding to Colorado Boulevard. 

A&L Contractors LLC is the prime contractor on the project.&...

Free at-home COVID testing kits available at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – Free at-home COVID-19 testing kits are available at Grace Balloch Memorial Library, located at 625 North Fifth Street, Spearfish.

The testing kits were provided by the South Dakota Department of Health for distribution to...

New content streaming service available at Spearfish library

SPEARFISH, SD – On-demand streaming service, Hoopla Digital, is now available for free at Grace Balloch Memorial Library in Spearfish, giving library card holders immediate access to more than 1 million books, audiobooks, comics, movies, televis...

Spearfish wins software subscription to support urban forestry

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish will have better data about its urban forest in terms of diversity, planting density, condition, etc., thanks to winning $5,000 worth of software to continue the ongoing tree inventory project.

“Wit...

Chinook Day proclaimed in Spearfish, in perpetuity

SPEARFISH, SD – Mayor Dana Boke proclaimed January 22 as Chinook Day in Spearfish, with the recognition to take place in perpetuity.

The proclamation took place during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, and it reads:

Whereas, on January 22,...

Annual special maintenance fee approved

SPEARFISH – The Spearfish City Council Monday approved a resolution levying the annual special maintenance fee, or front-foot assessment, for street surfaces. 

The front-foot assessment has been in place since 2000, and the 2022 annual m...

Spearfish sees record-breaking year with $98 million in total building project valuation

SPEARFISH, SD – It isn’t an exaggeration to describe 2021 as a record-breaking year for Spearfish in terms of total building project valuation, which came in over $98 million. 

“This is the highest valuation total in ...

Utility rate changes take effect January 1

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council approved a utility rate change, effective January 1, 2022.

The impact to the average residential utility customer (which uses 5,000 gallons of water a month) would be $4.38 per month.

Residential rates, b...

Option to donate to Spearfish Community Foundation through utility bill now available

SPEARFISH, SD – A new option to donate to the Spearfish Community Foundation is now available.

The Spearfish City Council approved a cooperative donation effort on November 1 to allow residents to donate to the foundation, which allocates funds t...

Get notifications sent to your inbox for City news, calendar items, and more!

SPEARFISH, SD – Anyone wishing to get email or text notifications about City news, calendar items, meeting agendas, or bid postings can sign up through the Notify Me option on the City’s website. This tool is one more way to keep citiz...