Spearfish News & Commentary
Local News from Spearfish, South Dakota
Archive for January, 2012
New Interpretive Signs Enhance The Vore Buffalo Jump
Author: Submission27 Jan
Six new pedestal-style interpretive signs are the latest improvement at the Vore Buffalo Jump, a major archaeological site along Highway I-90 halfway between Sundance, Wyoming and Spearfish, South Dakota.
Positioned at intervals along the trail from the rim to the floor of the natural sinkhole, the new signs explain how and why several different Indian tribes repeatedly used the Vore site as a pit trap to kill thousands of bison during a three hundred year period.
“These signs will enhance the experience of Vore site visitors year-round by teaching the basics of the story along a self-guided trail,” says Gene Gade of the non-profit Foundation that owns and manages the Vore Buffalo Jump. “That’s especially important during the off season when we have no interpretive personnel on duty. Moreover, it will free our staff to present more sophisticated and detailed education to summer visitors.”
The six signs were purchased using a combination of funds from the Wyoming Division of Tourism, the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund and the Ted Buchanan Memorial. They are only the first stage of an effort that will upgrade the signs, displays, exhibits and other educational endeavors at the Vore site.
Sam & Louie’s Pizza is Bringing More Than Pizza to South Dakota
Author: Submission23 Jan
Nebraska based Sam & Louie’s Pizza is opening two new restaurants in South Dakota this February and March. The pizza franchise has over 22 locations throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Montana and now South Dakota.
The two new locations will be located in Rapid City (February) and Spearfish (March), bringing over 35 jobs and their commitment to support the local communities with involvement, donations and sponsorships.
The Rapid City location at 2101 Mount Rushmore Road will be locally owned and operated by Jeremy Jackson. The Spearfish location at 1420 North Avenue will be locally owned and operated by Kylie and Boyce Voorhees. Both locations will be open seven days a week, serving great food with fantastic service.
“We’re excited about opening these restaurants in South Dakota and we’re exploring the possibilities of opening locations in Pierre, Mitchell, Aberdeen, Brooking, Sioux Falls, and Yankton,” said Director of Franchising Michael Nolan. There is also a focus to open locations in North Dakota within the communities of Fargo, Bismarck, Williston, and Grand Forks.
Sam & Louie’s began in 1994 with one restaurant in Omaha, NE. The hand tossed pizzas, calzones, strombolis, pastas and a gluten free menu soon led to a successful franchise system that has allowed Sam & Louie’s to expand throughout the Midwest. For more information and for franchise opportunities visit www.samandlouiespizza.com.
Spearfish High School
- Boys Varsity Tennis TBA 05/18/2012 May 18, 2012Spearfish High School @ State Tournament - Held At: Rapid City […]
BHSU News
- Winners announced for SD CEO Women In Business awards program May 17, 2012The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University announced the winners of the Women in Business awards during the “Celebrating Women in Business” luncheon held today at the Spearfish Holiday Inn. […]
- BHSU to host pre-construction gathering for future Alumni Welcome Center May 17, 2012Black Hills State University will host a pre-construction tent gathering Tuesday, May 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the future site of the BHSU Alumni/Foundation Welcome Center, which is located on St. Joe Street, south of Lyle Hare Stadium and Ida Henton Park on the BHSU campus. […]
- Women’s health is topic for Healthy Bodies/Healthy Business seminar June 5 & 7 May 17, 2012The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO)at Black Hills State University, in collaboration with Regional Health, will present “Ladies Business – Women’s Health” as the topic of the Healthy Bodies/Healthy Business seminar on Tuesday, June 5 and again on Thursday, June 7. […]
- Black Hills Singers hold performances in the region next week May 16, 2012The Black Hills Singers will host a series of concerts in the region next week. They will perform a variety of styles from German Baroque songs to traditional African American spirituals and contemporary settings of European folk songs. The concerts will feature choral music by Johann Michael Bach, Josef Rheinberger, Gerald Finzi, and several contemporary a […]
- Annual Women in Business Luncheon is May 17 May 11, 2012The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) at Black Hills State University will host the third annual “Celebrating Women in Business Luncheon” at the Spearfish Holiday Inn May 17. The state-wide awards program, launched this year by SD CEO, will announce the winners during the event. […]
BHSU Sports
- Black Hills State Men's Basketball Cruise Past Peru State December 4, 2010Spearfish, S.D. - The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team defeated Peru State 93-71 at the Donald Young Center in Spearfish, S.D. Friday night to move to 10-2 on the season. […]
- Strong Second Half Lifts Men's Basketball Over Rival S.D. School Of Mines December 2, 2010Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team outscored S.D. School of Mines by 21 points in the second half Wednesday night en route to a 80-61 victory. […]
- Women's Basketball Defeats S.D. School of Mines December 2, 2010Rapid City, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team defeated S.D. School of Mines 79-69 on Wednesday night in Rapid City. […]
- BHSU To Hold Holiday Youth Basketball Tournament November 30, 2010Click Here for the Registration Form Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s and women’s basketball teams will be hosting the 3rd Annual Yellow Jacket Holiday Classic presented by Prestige Auto Sales & X-Rock/Eagle FM Radio on January 1-2, 2011 at the Young Center in Spearfish. […]
- Men's Basketball No. 8 In NAIA Top 25 Poll November 30, 2010Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University men’s basketball team fell to No. 8 in the NAIA Top 25 Poll released today. The Yellow Jackets are 8-2 on the season. […]
- Women's Basketball No. 9 In Latest Poll November 30, 2010Spearfish, S.D. – The Black Hills State University women’s basketball team is No. 9 in the latest NAIA Top 25 Poll released today. The Yellow Jackets are 7-3 on the season. […]