Intersection of Ryan Road, North Ave to be closed week of June 5 for sewer replacement

SPEARFISH, SD - Sewer replacement along the North Avenue drainage ditches is scheduled to begin Monday, June 5, 2023. 

The intersection of Ryan Road and North Avenue will be closed for the duration of the project. 

In addition, a 4-way sto...

Check out weekly reminders to stay safe during off-the-clock summer activities!

SPEARFISH, SD - Check out the weekly Safety Grams below! Each week, the City of Spearfish Safety Committee will provide summer safety tips and reminders of being safe during off-the-clock summer activities for City employees and the public to broaden safe...

‘All Together Now’ Summer Reading Program begins June 4 for all ages

SPEARFISH, SD – Grace Balloch Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program begins June 4! This year’s theme is All Together Now.

“We hope everyone will take the theme to heart and come together to participate in the pro...

Protect yourself from scams

SPEARFISH, SD – The Spearfish Police Department reminds everyone to take steps to protect themselves from scams. Law enforcement and government agencies will never contact you and ask you to send cash or gift cards or wire funds. They will also never ask ...

Spearfish PD increases wages, updates programs to recruit and retain officers, dispatchers

SPEARFISH, SD – To recruit and retain quality candidates who serve their community as emergency dispatchers and police officers, the Spearfish Police Department continues to adapt to evolving workforce expectations by increasing wages, updating employee p...

Spearfish Historic Preservation Commission accepting 2023 Paint Grant applications through June 30

Keep your pets safe this summer season

SPEARFISH, SD – As summer kicks off, humans and pets alike are excited to enjoy the outdoors. Please consider conditions when planning trips, exercise, and daily routines to ensure your pet is safe and comfortable and follow all animal ordinance...

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...

2022 City of Spearfish Drinking Water Report available

SPEARFISH, SD - The state of South Dakota prepares an Annual Drinking Water Report for all community public water systems throughout the state, and the 2022 Drinking Water Report for the City of Spearfish is now available online. Copies are also ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...