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Pursuit and arrest follow kidnapping and sexual assault Investigation
Published on October 07, 2025
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Sturgis Police Department received a report of a juvenile female who had been held against her will and had escaped from a residence in Sturgis. Officers located the juvenile and transported her to the Meade County Law Enforcement Center.During interviews, it was learned tha…
October SIP now available
Published on October 03, 2025
The October edition of the Sturgis Information Publication is now available.It includes stories about the city’s recodification project, as well as the Safe Streets initiative.You will also find an October calendar of events, and a story about Sturgis first responders.Click here for the October edi…
Sturgis Hotel BID now accepting 2026 Event Grant applications
Published on September 15, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis Hotel Business Improvement District (BID) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Event Grant Program.Local organizations planning community-enhancing, multi-day events that encourage overnight stays in Sturgis hotels and motels are encouraged to apply.Applications are due …
Sturgis Ambulance to host community blood drive October 2
Published on September 15, 2025
STURGIS — Sturgis Ambulance is teaming up with Vitalant to host a community blood drive on Thursday, October 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1901 Ballpark Road, Sturgis.All community members are encouraged to take part in this life-saving effort. Every donation helps ensure hospitals have the bl…
Light After Loss to Honor Suicide Loss Survivors in Sturgis
Published on September 11, 2025
Community invited to an evening of remembrance, healing, and hopeSTURGIS – Journey On’s LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team will host Light After Loss, an evening dedicated to honoring suicide loss survivors and remembering loved ones. The event will take place on Saturday, September 13…
Sturgis Rotaract Club Completes Outdoor Musical Instruments Project at Sturgis City Park
Published on September 09, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis Rotaract Club is proud to announce the installation of two new outdoor musical instruments at Sturgis City Park, further enhancing the community’s interactive music space. Over the past year, the club has been dedicated to raising funds for this project, building on the succe…
The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter is at capacity
Published on September 05, 2025
STURGIS – The Sturgis & Meade County Animal Shelter has reached full capacity and is unable to accept additional animals at this time.Sturgis Police Chief Geody VanDewater said shelter staff are doing everything they can to care for the animals currently in their care, but space limitations are…
City of Sturgis launches new transportation safety initiative
Published on August 29, 2025
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis has announced the official launch of its Safe Streets and Roads for All project, a major step toward creating safer, more accessible streets, sidewalks, trails, and highways for everyone in the community.As part of the project launch, the city invites all residents, wo…
Belawske hired as new Sturgis HR Director
Published on August 25, 2025
STURGIS - For Carrie Belawske, stepping into her new role as Human Resources Director for the City of Sturgis is more than just a career move — it’s a homecoming.Belawske starts her new job with the city today, Monday, Aug. 25.“Carrie’s combination of leadership, HR expertise, and deep local ties m…
85th Rally roars past expectations with double-digit visitation growth
Published on August 18, 2025
STURGIS – The South Dakota Department of Transportation reports that traffic entering Sturgis during the 85th City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally saw a significant increase compared to the five-year average (2020–2024).Over the 10-day event, a total of 537,459 vehicles were counted at nine traffic mon…