Pictured above is what remains of the Jalapeno’s Grill kitchen after a fire, which started in a nearby prep area, burned most of western half of the building and caused extensive smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the structure. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Pictured above is what remains of the Jalapeno’s Grill kitchen after a fire, which started in a nearby prep area, burned most of western half of the building and caused extensive smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the structure. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

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Jalapeno’s Grill hopes to rise again from the ashes of its July 6 fire

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Body HOT SPRINGS – As soon as the fire department gave clearance for the ownership and staff of Jalapeno’s Grill to go back into their building, they went back to work.
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Camilo Ruiz (30) was four months into his solo trek from Orlando to Seattle, pushing his 100-pound cart, when he took a detour to Hot Springs for a respite enjoying the waters for a few days starting July 10. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald-Star

Camilo Ruiz (30) was four months into his solo trek from Orlando to Seattle, pushing his 100-pound cart, when he took a detour to Hot Springs for a respite enjoying the waters for a few days starting July 10. Photo by Beth Bogart/Fall River County Herald-Star

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Cross-Country walker makes detour to explore all Hot Springs has to offer

Beth Bogart
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS -Walking since March 9, when he left his Orlando, Fla., hometown on a cross-country trek, Camilo Ruiz spent several days earlier this week relaxing in Hot Springs –– a detour he made from his initial itinerary when he noticed the town’s name on maps.
Sue Olofson greeted her customers through this mail window for the past 30 years at Smithwick Post Office when they came to get their mail, drop off packages or just stop in to chat. Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star

Sue Olofson greeted her customers through this mail window for the past 30 years at Smithwick Post Office when they came to get their mail, drop off packages or just stop in to chat. Photo by Charity Maness / Fall River County Herald Star

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At nearly 90-years-old, Sue Olofson retires from Smithwick Post Office

Charity Maness
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body SMITHWICK – On July 3, 2026, soon-to-be 90-yearold Sue Olofson said goodbye to her beloved Post Office in Smithwick after serving the community since 1992.
The United Church on 4th Avenue in Edgemont is hosting its 100th Anniversary servicing the township and surrounding areas since 1926 when the three-story building was completed and dedicated. Pictured are members before the church building as it now stands. The service and event begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 19. Photo by Lance Borde/Fall River County Herald-Star

The United Church on 4th Avenue in Edgemont is hosting its 100th Anniversary servicing the township and surrounding areas since 1926 when the three-story building was completed and dedicated. Pictured are members before the church building as it now stands. The service and event begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 19. Photo by Lance Borde/Fall River County Herald-Star

Edgemont United Church to celebrate its centennial

Lance Borde
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Body EDGEMONT – The Edgemont United Church is having a centennial celebration this year and the church will have an open house to celebrate its milestone on Sunday, July 19, where all are invited to partake in the church building’s 100th anniversary.
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Sports 

Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Alt Text for ImageHot Springs Zetta Kuhl earned three awards at this year’s state trapshooting championship included first in the conference, first in the state female division as well as first overall.

Hot Springs Claybusters finish as trapshooting state runners-up

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Body ABERDEEN – Fresh off their state title in 2025, the Hot Springs Claybusters trapshooting team had another successful season in 2026 which culminated this past weekend in Aberdeen at the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League (SDSHSCTL) State Tournament featuring...
Hot Springs senior Ashlynn Elshere opens up a large lead in a preliminary heat of the 400-meters during this past weekend’s State Class “A” Track & Field Championships at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.

Hot Springs senior Ashlynn Elshere opens up a large lead in a preliminary heat of the 400-meters during this past weekend’s State Class “A” Track & Field Championships at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.

Hot Springs Bison thinclads bring home total of six state medals

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Body SIOUX FALLS – The Hot Springs Bison track team came home with a total of six medals from this past weekend’s South Dakota Class “A” Track & Field Championships at Howard Wood in Sioux Falls on Thursday through Saturday, May 2830.
Hot Springs senior Katie Snyder, center, poses as she gets set to sign her letter of intent to wrestle at Chadron State College. Also pictured, in back, are coaches Lloyd Morgan and Ray Ringstmeyer. Seated on left, are sisters Jozee and Marley Snyder, and on right, is mom Desirae Gregerson and future step-father Sam Hanson. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Hot Springs senior Katie Snyder, center, poses as she gets set to sign her letter of intent to wrestle at Chadron State College. Also pictured, in back, are coaches Lloyd Morgan and Ray Ringstmeyer. Seated on left, are sisters Jozee and Marley Snyder, and on right, is mom Desirae Gregerson and future step-father Sam Hanson. Photo by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star

Snyder to wrestle at Chadron State

Brett Nachtigall
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Body HOT SPRINGS – After moving to Hot Springs from Waubay midway through her junior year of high school last season, it didn’t take long for Katie Snyder to begin making an impact on the Lady Bison wrestling team.
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Obituaries 

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Bergen

Ronald Joseph Bergen

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body July 8, 1946 - July 11 2026 Ronald Joseph Bergen, 80, of Hot Springs, S.D. was born July 8, 1946, in Pine Ridge, S.D.
McClure

McClure

Duane A. McClure

News Staff
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Body August 8, 1947 - July 5, 2026 The family of Duane A. McClure is deeply saddened to announce his passing on July 5, 2026.
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