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2023 Spring Clean Up Days

Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Friday, April 21st - Saturday, April 22nd. During this event, fees are waived for residential disposal of all acceptable items.

Spearfish brings back K9 program with addition of drug detection dog

SPEARFISH, SD – The newest member of the Spearfish Police Department is originally from Belgium.

Davos, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, is a narcotics detection dog, meaning he is trained to alert to the presence of the odor of drugs.

Corporal Chris Woods, D...

Spearfish Police Chief retires after nearly 36 years of service

SPEARFISH, SD – After more than three-and-a-half decades of service with the department, Spearfish Police Chief Curt Jacobs still wakes up each morning and looks forward to coming to work, and he recognizes this will be a major change after Marc...

Annual cleanup day April 1 at Rose Hill Cemetery

SPEARFISH, SD - The annual cleanup day at Rose Hill Cemetery is Saturday, April 1, when cemetery staff will be picking up decorations around the monuments in preparation for the summer. They will collect items that are protruding past the foundation of th...

Animal Control Officer Beal named 2022 SPD Officer of Year

SPEARFISH, SD – Animal Control Officer Scott Beal was recognized as the 2022 Spearfish Police Department Officer of the Year Monday.

“Scott brings an incredible amount of experience and knowledge, including best practices for the care o...

Spearfish Comprehensive Plan Update RFP Released

The City of Spearfish has a population of 12,358 residents making it the second largest city in western South Dakota. Located along the Interstate 90 corridor in the northern Black Hills, the city is just minutes from endless outdoor recreation opportunit...

New floodplain maps available online

SPEARFISH, SD - FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) recently completed a re-evaluation of the flood hazards in our community and has provided new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM’s) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report which are...

Apply now for summer/seasonal positions!

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish is hiring for upcoming seasonal positions. Visit https://www.cityofspearfish.com/161/Career-Opportunities for more information and to apply!

• Public Works/Parks Department Laborers (includes Parks, Re...

Please keep sidewalks clear of ice, snow this winter

SPEARFISH, SD – Please keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow this winter for the safety of your neighbors and community.

Snow removal from the sidewalk is an important public safety concern, especially around high pedestrian areas such as schools,...

Building/Park Shelter rentals, Special Event requests moved to Rec Center

SPEARFISH, SD - The handling of Building/Park Shelter rentals and Special Events has moved from the Public Works office in Spearfish City Hall to the Rec and Aquatics Center. 

For reservations or questions, please call (605) 722-6868 or email&...

City employees honored for years of service

SPEARFISH, SD – The following City of Spearfish employees were recognized for their years of service at the City’s Holiday Party on Friday, December 9. 

Service awards recognize five years of service and continue in five-year i...

Utility rate changes take effect January 1

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish City Council approved a utility rate change, effective January 1, 2023.

The rates residential customers will see, effective January 1, are:

Garbage collection = $19.60 (plus tax)

Sewer fixed rate = $23.08

Wastewater fix...

Know where travel advisories originate and what they indicate this winter

SPEARFISH, SD – Situated in Western South Dakota, our community is no stranger to weather of all kinds, and as we move into winter, it is important for residents to be aware of and know the meaning of travel advisories in the area. 

Duri...

Rocket ship structure in Evans Park closed until further notice

SPEARFISH, SD – The rocket ship structure in Evans Park is closed until further notice, following an inspection report from Safety Benefits, Inc.

“While the report does not take a position as to whether the rocket ship can/should be updated or replaced, th...

East Colorado Boulevard construction, detour at Maitland Road

SPEARFISH, SD - The traffic pattern has been re-routed on East Colorado Boulevard at the intersection of Maitland Road through October 31 for the 16-inch sewer force main pipe sleeve passing under East Colorado Boulevard. Speed will be reduced to 10 mph i...

City of Spearfish Safety Program pays off

Safer employees, cost savings highlight benefits of safety culture

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish continues to celebrate its safety successes since the launch of a safety program in 2019, with milestones and awards presented during the ann...

South Canyon Street to re-open Oct. 1

Please mind the speed limit when traveling through the campground area

SPEARFISH, SD – South Canyon Street, south of the Spearfish City Campground, is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, October 1. 

Even though it takes longer when speed lim...

City receives grant from Spearfish Community Foundation to complete rec path wayfinding project

Photo caption: The Spearfish Community Foundation presented a check to the City Monday to complete the wayfinding project on the rec path from Salem Park north to Evans Park and from City Park east to Exit 14. Volunteers who assisted with the AARP Communi...

Reminder: Avoid illegal dumping

Using others’ trash receptacles/dumpsters without permission constitutes theft

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Police Department reminds everyone private trash receptacles and dumpsters, whether commercial or residential, are not for publ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...