Spearfish Rec Center open with modified hours

Spearfish Rec Center open with modified hours

SPEARFISH, SD (June 1, 2020) – After completing Phase two of its reopening plan, Spearfish Rec Center staff are ready to start Phase three. Starting today, Monday, June 1, the facility is open with mo...

City of Spearfish announces re-opening of public facilities

   City of Spearfish announces re-opening of public facilities

SPEARFISH, SD (May 14, 2020)– The City of Spearfish announced its schedule to re-open public facilities and begin to resume normal business operations, following Cen...

Businesses can choose to open and operate April 30, following best practice recommendations

Ordinance restricting on-site/on-sale business in Spearfish expires

Businesses can choose to open and operate, following best practice recommendations

SPEARFISH, SD (April 29, 2020) – The business closures ordered by the emergency ordinance, enact...

Businesses closed under previous measures may reopen April 30, following certain directives

Spearfish businesses closed under previous measures may reopen April 30, following certain directives

SPEARFISH, SD (April 23, 2020) – Businesses previously closed under an emergency ordinance may be able to reopen Thursday, April 30, as long as ...

Spearfish Fire Department helping to spread birthday cheer to area children

Thank you to the volunteer firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services personnel for participating in these birthday parades! 

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Spearfish extends ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish extends ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Business closures currently in place will remain through April 30

SPEARFISH, SD (April 14, 2020) – The Spearfish City Council today voted to extend the measures currently in place th...

Spearfish Rec Center continues offering childcare services to essential local employees

Spearfish Rec Center continues offering childcare services to essential local employees

SPEARFISH, SD (May 5, 2020) – While some may wonder why the Spearfish Rec Center has not re-opened to patrons as other gyms have done recently, the answer is ...

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center announces updates for members, public

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center announces updates for members, public

SPEARFISH, SD (April 9, 2020) – As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic evolves, Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC) members will continue to see ch...

Governor’s executive order restricts public gatherings of more than 10 people

Governor’s executive order restricts public gatherings of more than 10 people

Updated order requires compliance from all South Dakotans, businesses, local governments

SPEARFISH, SD (April 7, 2020) – All South Dakota residents should be a...

Spearfish enacts ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish enacts ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Ordinance limits ‘on-site’ business April 1-15

SPEARFISH, SD (March 31, 2020) – At a special session Tuesday, via teleconference, the Spearfish City Council unanim...

Spearfish reminds residents to assist in keeping public open spaces safe

Practice social distancing everywhere in public – even outside!

Spearfish reminds residents to assist in keeping public open spaces safe

SPEARFISH, SD (March 26, 2020) – During this disruptive time, people need outlets for stress and anx...

Spearfish approves 1st reading of emergency ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish approves 1^st reading of emergency ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

If approved, ordinance would limit ‘on-site’ business April 1-15

SPEARFISH, SD (March 26, 2020) – At a special session Wednesday, via te...

Spearfish provides webpage to connect people with resources, volunteer opportunities

Spearfish provides webpage to connect people with resources, volunteer opportunities in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

SPEARFISH, SD (March 24, 2020) – Citizens can now find ways to connect with resources or volunteer opportunities as the coronavirus...

Participate in upcoming public input sessions for the Spearfish Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Participate in upcoming public input sessions for the Spearfish Parks and Recreation Master Plan

SPEARFISH, SD – All are invited to  participate in upcoming public input sessions as part of the Spearfish Parks and Recreation Master Plan....

Alert: Fraudulent link purporting to be City survey circulating

Alert: Fraudulent link purporting to be City survey circulating

SPEARFISH, SD - The City is aware of a fraudulent link resembling the official link to the  Spearfish Parks and Recreation Community Input Survey.

The sole, legitimate link to the surv...

Spearfish Parks and Recreation Community Input Survey opens Monday

Spearfish Parks and Recreation Community Input Survey opens Monday

Residents encouraged to provide input for future master plan

SPEARFISH, SD (August 28, 2020) – The City of Spearfish invites residents to take the Parks and Recreation Community In...

Safe transportation practices are a must as the start of school approaches

Here’s to a safe school year!

Safe transportation practices are a must as the start of school approaches

SPEARFISH, SD (Aug. 24, 2020) – As the start of the school year approaches, the Spearfish Police Department reminds motorists and pe...

Kids Point Daycare and Preschool opens Monday at Spearfish Rec Center

Kids Point Daycare and Preschool opens Monday at Spearfish Rec Center

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Rec Center is generally bustling with activity, and Monday, when Kids Point Daycare and Preschool opens in the space, will be no exception.

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Spearfish Fire Department knocks down fire Saturday at pellet company

Spearfish Fire Department knocks down fire Saturday at pellet company

SPEARFISH, SD (Aug. 24, 2020) – The Spearfish Fire Department knocked down a fire reported early Saturday morning that caused approximately $5,000 worth of damage at the Spearf...

Small fire caused by lightning strike contained west of Spearfish

Small fire caused by lightning strike contained west of Spearfish

SPEARFISH, SD – A small fire caused by a lightning strike from the previous evening’s thunderstorm was contained Friday west of Spearfish.

Units from the Spearfish Fire De...

Residents reminded of temporary sign regulations during Sturgis Rally, election season

Residents reminded of temporary sign regulations during Sturgis Rally, election season

SPEARFISH, SD – Residents are reminded that the City of Spearfish’s sign regulations have special provisions for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and for...

Hiker stranded on steep rock face rescued Wednesday in Spearfish Canyon

Hiker stranded on steep rock face rescued Wednesday in Spearfish Canyon

SPEARFISH, SD (July 23, 2020) – A lost hiker who inadvertently found herself on a steep rock face in Spearfish Canyon was successfully rescued via high-angle/rope rescue Wedn...

Jackson Boulevard median aesthetics include links to historic hydroelectric plant

Spearfish Jackson Boulevard median aesthetics include links to historic hydroelectric plant

SPEARFISH, SD – Visitors to Spearfish may wonder about the significance of the wooden pipes located in the medians on Jackson Boulevard between Seventh an...

A letter of thanks to the Spearfish community

Thank you to the Spearfish community

When people ask what it is like working for the Spearfish Police Department, I always remark that we work for the most supportive community in the world.

Over the last several weeks, with nationwide protests, cities cons...

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 ...

Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census today!

Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census today!

If you haven’t completed your 2020 Census form yet, now is the time to do so! By the end of next week, all homes in South Dakota will have received their Census forms, either in the mail (which were deli...

Spearfish seeks proposals for childcare services at rec center

Spearfish seeks proposals for childcare services at rec center

SPEARFISH, SD (June 16, 2020) – The City of Spearfish is seeking proposals from qualified, state-licensed childcare providers for a partnership to offer the much-needed service at the...

Citizens, contractors reminded to check City licensing/permit requirements, sign rules

Citizens, contractors reminded to check City licensing/permit requirements, sign rules

Avoid scammers during the demand for repairs following damaging weather

SPEARFISH, SD (June 10, 2020) – Following damaging storms, contractors, vendors, and bus...

When outdoor warning sirens sound in Spearfish, take cover

When outdoor warning sirens sound in Spearfish, take cover

Sirens activated to aid in alerting residents of severe weather of all kinds

SPEARFISH, SD (June 9, 2020) – Tis the season for severe weather in Western South Dakota, and residents in and ...

Organizations encouraged to adopt a park in Spearfish

Organizations encouraged to adopt a park in Spearfish

New program provides opportunity for citizens to get involved in caring for community spaces

SPEARFISH, SD (June 5, 2020)– For citizens wishing to get outside and volunteer to assist with the b...

Spearfish Rec Center open with modified hours

Spearfish Rec Center open with modified hours

SPEARFISH, SD (June 1, 2020) – After completing Phase two of its reopening plan, Spearfish Rec Center staff are ready to start Phase three. Starting today, Monday, June 1, the facility is open with mo...

Suspect caught Sunday after slashing 30 tires in City parking lots

Suspect caught Sunday after slashing 30 tires in City parking lots

SPEARFISH, SD (June 1, 2020) – Early Sunday, 30 tires in the Spearfish Police Department and City Hall parking lot were slashed. Nicholas A. Rios, 20, of Rapid City, was arrested ...

City of Spearfish announces re-opening of public facilities

City of Spearfish announces re-opening of public facilities

SPEARFISH, SD (May 14, 2020)– The City of Spearfish announced its schedule to re-open public facilities and begin to resume normal business operations, following Centers for Disease Cont...

Businesses can choose to open and operate April 30, following best practice recommendations

Ordinance restricting on-site/on-sale business in Spearfish expires

Businesses can choose to open and operate, following best practice recommendations

SPEARFISH, SD (April 29, 2020) – The business closures ordered by the emergency ordinance, enact...

Businesses closed under previous measures may reopen April 30, following certain directives

Spearfish businesses closed under previous measures may reopen April 30, following certain directives

SPEARFISH, SD (April 23, 2020) – Businesses previously closed under an emergency ordinance may be able to reopen Thursday, April 30, as long as ...

Spearfish Fire Department helping to spread birthday cheer to area children

Thank you to the volunteer firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services personnel for participating in these birthday parades!

Read on...

Spearfish Rec Center continues offering childcare services to essential local employees

Spearfish Rec Center continues offering childcare services to essential local employees

SPEARFISH, SD (May 5, 2020) – While some may wonder why the Spearfish Rec Center has not re-opened to patrons as other gyms have done recently, the answer is ...

Spearfish extends ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish extends ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Business closures currently in place will remain through April 30

SPEARFISH, SD (April 14, 2020) – The Spearfish City Council today voted to extend the measures currently in place th...

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center announces updates for members, public

Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center announces updates for members, public

SPEARFISH, SD (April 9, 2020) – As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic evolves, Spearfish Recreation and Aquatics Center (SRAC) members will continue to see ch...

Governor’s executive order restricts public gatherings of more than 10 people

Governor’s executive order restricts public gatherings of more than 10 people

Updated order requires compliance from all South Dakotans, businesses, local governments

SPEARFISH, SD (April 7, 2020) – All South Dakota residents should be a...

Spearfish enacts ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish enacts ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Ordinance limits ‘on-site’ business April 1-15

SPEARFISH, SD (March 31, 2020) – At a special session Tuesday, via teleconference, the Spearfish City Council unanim...

Spearfish reminds residents to assist in keeping public open spaces safe

Practice social distancing everywhere in public – even outside!

Spearfish reminds residents to assist in keeping public open spaces safe

SPEARFISH, SD (March 26, 2020) – During this disruptive time, people need outlets for stress and anx...

Spearfish approves 1st reading of emergency ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

Spearfish approves 1^st reading of emergency ordinance to slow community spread of COVID-19

If approved, ordinance would limit ‘on-site’ business April 1-15

SPEARFISH, SD (March 26, 2020) – At a special session Wednesday, via te...

Spearfish provides webpage to connect people with resources, volunteer opportunities

Spearfish provides webpage to connect people with resources, volunteer opportunities in midst of COVID-19 pandemic

SPEARFISH, SD (March 24, 2020) – Citizens can now find ways to connect with resources or volunteer opportunities as the coronavirus...

Spearfish Mayor urges residents, businesses to assist with slowing community spread

Spearfish Mayor urges residents, businesses to assist with slowing community spread by following Gov. Noem’s executive order

SPEARFISH, SD (March 24, 2020) – Following Governor Kristi Noem’s executive order Monday, Spearfish M...

2019 City of Spearfish Drinking Water Report Now Available!

The 2019 Drinking Water Report is now available by visiting http://denr.sd.gov/des/dw/PDF/DWQPDFs/0311ccr.pdf, the City’s website or City Hall.  This report is done in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide you with info...

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By clicking “Log In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that th...