Potential for Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff this week

Potential Fire Danger this week
Black Hills Energy has announced that there is potential for a PSPS this week. Near-critical fire weather conditions are expected Thursday and Friday, January 15th and 16th, across the Wyoming and South Dakota plains given the strong northwest winds and dry conditions. How to Prepare.
What is a PSPS?
A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a program implemented by Black Hills Energy as a last resort safety measure to prevent wildfires during high-risk weather conditions.
Black Hills Energy Outage Website
Local Board Deadline
If you own property in the Town of Oelrichs or either Argentine or Provo Township the deadline to appeal your property value is this Thursday, March 13th 2025. Your appeal must be filed with your local board (postmark counts) by that date.
Argentine
Dawn Englebert
27449 Dewey Rd
Burdock, SD 57735
Provo
Lyle Goodman
10916 Harney Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
Oelrichs
Ellen White
PO Box 32
Oelrichs, SD 57763
For all other properties in Fall River County you have until April 1st to file an appeal with the county Auditor or Director of Equalization offices.
Director of Equalization
1029 N River St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5136
[email protected]
Highway mechanic needed
The Fall River County Highway Department is seeking to fill a full-time Mechanic position with Full Benefits. Starting wage is $20-21/HR DOE. A successful applicant must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to work on and maintain Highway Equipment and must possess a valid South Dakota CDL Class A License. Please apply at the Fall River County Highway Department office at 27518 Cascade Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or call 605-745-5137. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
Job Opening

Employment Opportunity – Fall River County Treasurer’s Office
Full-time administrative assistant for our fast-paced office.
Must be reliable, a quick learner, have good organizational skills, exceptional customer service, computer knowledge, GREAT attitude, and ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Apply at the Treasurer’s Office
906 N River St.
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Starting wage $14.25 – 17.50 with full benefits
This position will be open until filled.
