PIERRE, S.D. – All 10 of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bills that he proposed during the 2026 legislative session officially become law Wednesday, July 1. The measures were approved by legislators and signed by the Governor. “These bills protect our citizens from online predators, scammers, and illegal drugs, while they strengthen transparency within state […]
Continue ReadingBOX ELDER — The Box Elder Toastmasters Club is coordinating a regional open house Monday, June 29, at the Box Elder City Hall Community Room. The event will bring together seven Toastmasters clubs from the Box Elder and Rapid City area under the theme “Celebrating America’s 250th.” The open house will give community members an […]
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Motor Madness drew vehicles and spectators to the Liberty YMCA parking lot on June 24 for its third annual community showcase. For many participants at Motor Madness, the vehicles on display were more than machines. They represented personal stories, service and shared passion. Edward Crumley, Box Elder, was among those who shared a vehicle in […]
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BOX ELDER — Fire officials and weather experts are urging residents across western South Dakota to use caution with fireworks this Fourth of July as dry and increasingly warm conditions raise wildfire risk. National Weather Service Rapid City meteorologist David Hintz said southwestern South Dakota is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions, increasing wildfire susceptibility. […]
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BOX ELDER — The South Dakota Air & Space Museum held its second annual STEM Day, highlighting how clubs, organizations and hands-on programs are helping students engage with science outside the classroom. Booths featured science experiments, robotics, history, math and technology. The hands-on activities allowed students to experiment, ask questions and problem-solve. Those experiences are […]
Continue ReadingBOX ELDER — The City of Box Elder will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by gathering items for a time capsule for the Salute to Ellsworth celebration. “Time capsules have become a meaningful way to reflect on our unique American experience and way of life,” said Public Information Officer Rebecca Bader. “Box Elder looks ahead with […]
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BOX ELDER – The community is invited to rev up for the third annual Motor Madness Wednesday, June 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Liberty Center YMCA parking lot. Motor Madness celebrates everything motor-powered, bringing together vehicle enthusiasts, families, local businesses and community members for an evening of unique displays, food, music and […]
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BOX ELDER – City officials are weighing three versions of a backyard chicken ordinance, each offering different levels of regulation and city oversight. Director of Planning & Zoning Lauralee Patton presented the draft options to the Finance, Legal and Public Safety Committee during the June 16 meeting. The Box Elder City Council directed staff to […]
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BOX ELDER – The Box Elder City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, June 16 at City Hall. Public Information Officer Rebecca Bader shared a media report with the council, which included the introduction of a new quarterly newsletter that will be sent to Box Elder residents. Bader noted the newsletter is intended to […]
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BOX ELDER — Drafts of a proposed ordinance that would allow Box Elder residents to keep backyard chickens within city limits is scheduled for discussion during the Finance, Legal, and Public Safety Committee meeting tonight. No action is expected at this stage. The ordinance is an early-stage draft intended for review and discussion only. According […]
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