Read SD mayors' letter concerning the COVID pandemic

On Friday, October 16, 2020, 16 First Class South Dakota City Mayors signed a letter urging communities across South Dakota to act with caution in regards to COVID-19. The letter is below:

As Mayors of South Dakota’s largest cities and representi...

Certified Firefighter 1 Class Finishing Soon

Eleven firefighters from the Spearfish Fire Department will be finishing their classroom portion of firefighter 1, and taking the Proboard Exam on March 27.

Work Resumes on Jackson Boulevard Project

The Contractor is scheduled to resume work this week on Jackson Boulevard Phase 2 work between Ames Street and Meier Avenue. Crews will be mobilizing on site this week and preparing to begin work next week.

Beginning Monday, March 8, 2021, traffic will con...

2021 Municipal & School District Election

A Municipal & School District Election will be held on Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 in Spearfish. If the polls cannot be opened due to inclement weather, the election may be postponed one week.

The following candidates are running for a 3-year term Ward 2...

Spearfish police officers honored

SPEARFISH, SD – The 2020 Spearfish Police Department Officer of the Year, Christopher Woods, and newly-promoted Sgt. Dustin Bush were honored during the Spearfish City Council meeting Monday.

Woods, hired as a patrol officer by the department in ...

Spearfish approves 2022-2032 Parks and Recreation Master Plan

 SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish has a new tool in place to guide the growth and expansion of parks and recreation opportunities over the next decade.

The Spearfish City Council Monday approved the 2022-2032 Parks and Recreation Ma...

Honor a loved one through Spearfish Memorial Tree Program

New program provides living tribute to benefit present, future generations

SPEARFISH, SD – A new program through the Spearfish Parks and Recreation Department allows people to memorialize or honor a friend or loved one by planting a Memorial Tree...

Want to help beautify the community? Adopt a park!

SPEARFISH, SD – Service groups, clubs, individuals, etc., interested in getting more involved in caring for community spaces are encouraged to adopt a park through the City of Spearfish.

“Great parks make great neighborhoods,” Parks, Recreation, and Forest...

New trail in the works for Spearfish residents, visitors to enjoy

SPEARFISH, SD – Residents and visitors will soon get to enjoy a new trail system located above the Spearfish City Park and DC Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery.

The Spearfish City Council Monday approved a proposal for the Spearfish Nature and History ...

Spearfish Fire Department puts out fire in basement of restaurant

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department put out a fire in the basement of Steerfish Steak and Smoke on Monday evening.

The department was paged out at approximately 6:05 p.m., responding to a report about a fire in the restaurant’...

2021 City Utility Rate Change

City Council approved a utility rate change effective January 1, 2021. 

The average residential user in the city of Spearfish uses 5,000 gallons of water. The impact to the average user will be a difference of $3.52 per month.

Please visit the util...

Spearfish Police Department’s ‘No Shave November’ raises nearly $1,500 for Special Olympics SD

SPEARFISH, SD – Thanks to a donation of matching funds from the Spearfish Police Auxiliary, nearly $1,500 will be donated to Special Olympics South Dakota through the Spearfish Police Department’s participation in “No Shave N...

Spearfish Fire Department knocks down fire on Seaton Circle

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Fire Department knocked down a structure fire on Seaton Circle Monday afternoon.

Fire Chief Travis Ladson explained that the report of flames and smoke coming out of the commercial structure came in at approximately 3:52 p.m. ...

Be prepared for wintry weather conditions

Be prepared for wintry weather conditions

The calendar may not say it is "officially" winter - but it is the time of year when we all need to be aware of winter weather safety! Check out helpful tips from the South Dakota Office of Emergency Mana...

Spearfish dispatcher receives Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification

Spearfish dispatcher receives Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification

SPEARFISH, SD – Brian Vosburg, dispatcher with the Spearfish Public Safety Department, recently received his Basic 911 Telecommunicators Certification.

“We are proud...

Read SD mayors' letter concerning the COVID pandemic

On Friday, October 16, 2020, 16 First Class South Dakota City Mayors signed a letter urging communities across South Dakota to act with caution in regards to COVID-19. The letter is below:

As Mayors of South Dakota’s largest cities and representi...

Spearfish breaks ground on Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development

Spearfish breaks ground on Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development

SPEARFISH, SD (September 30, 2020) – Sky Ridge, a workforce housing development, is officially under construction. The City of Spearfish hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today ...

Reminder: Yard waste not allowed in City-issued garbage containers

Reminder: Yard waste not allowed in City-issued garbage containers

SPEARFISH, SD (July 9, 2020) – City of Spearfish Utility Services would like to remind solid waste customers that yard waste is not allowed in City-issued garbage containers.

Yard ...