News Flash

Celebrate the season on Saturday at Spearfish Fire Department Station 1!

SPEARFISH, SD – Spearfish Fire Department Station 1 will be decked out Saturday for the annual Holidays Are a Clause for Celebration, a free community event hosted from 1-4 p.m. by the Spearfish Fire Auxiliary and Fire Department.

“We i...

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...

Facility Maintenance Superintendent recognized for commitment to safety

SPEARFISH, SD - Facility Maintenance Superintendent Gary Hargens was recognized with a City of Spearfish Award for Safety Excellence  on November 17.

The award, presented during the City’s first Safety Stand-Down Day, was in rec...

Spearfish Floodplain Administrator wins national award

SPEARFISH, SD - City of Spearfish Floodplain Administrator Tonya Vig was recently recognized with the 2021 Larry R. Johnston Local Floodplain Manager of the Year award, presented by the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM). 

According ...

Spearfish employees receive Industry Collaboration and Leadership Award

SPEARFISH, SD – Two City of Spearfish employees were recognized with the Industry Collaboration and Leadership Award in its first year being presented by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota.

Assistant Public Works Director Ad...

Congratulations to City of Spearfish 2021 South Dakota Municipal League Hall of Fame Inductees!

SPEARFISH, SD - Three City of Spearfish employees were recognized in the 2021 South Dakota Municipal League Hall of Fame for 20 years of service. 

The South Dakota Municipal League  Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and ...

Timeline set for cannabis establishment license applications

SPEARFISH, SD – The City of Spearfish has set a timeline for applicants planning to apply for a license for a medical cannabis establishment.

Applications are now available and will be accepted by the City Finance Office beginning Monday, Oct. 25...

A reminder to solid waste customers

Please review the following to assist in an efficient collection service:

• Please place your container at your pickup location by 7:00am. Pickup times will vary week to week.  Please note arrows on top of lid. If your container is not out for picku...

As the seasons change, please start removing ‘dead storage’ vehicles parked on streets

SPEARFISH, SD – After a summer of fun, when it makes sense to have boats, campers, trailers, etc., ready for a quick outing because you are regularly using/moving them, it’s time to start moving these vehicles from the streets in prepa...

Medians, landscaping sight lines designed for 25-mph speed limit on Jackson Boulevard

Residents reminded to observe the speed limit

SPEARFISH, SD – The addition of the medians on Jackson Boulevard was in part for safety, creating traffic calming measures meant to slow vehicles traveling down the wide roadway. With that, they also ...

Help to ‘Finish the Vision’ at Spearfish Sportsplex at Sky Ridge

Sponsorships available to build amenities for current, future generations

SPEARFISH, SD – You can help to “Finish the Vision” at the Spearfish Sportsplex at Sky Ridge by becoming an individual or corporate sponsor!

“The Spearfish Sportsplex at Sky Ridge wil...

Text-to-9-1-1 option available in South Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – Text-to-9-1-1 is now available throughout South Dakota.

Wireless cell phone customers in South Dakota can text to 9-1-1 when they can’t call in an emergency. The text, like a phone call, will be routed to a local 9-1-1 dispatch center.

“Text-...