The Fall River County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, January 20th.
Potential for Emergency Public Safety Power Shutoff this week
January 14, 2026 by
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
Employment Opportunity: 911 Dispatcher
January 14, 2026 by
911 Dispatcher: Fall River County Sheriffs Office is accepting applications for a full time 911 Dispatchers. The starting wage: $20.25/hour uncertified or $22.25 – $23.25/hour certified (DOE) Shifts are day, evening and overnight, and include weekends and holidays. Benefits include paid health, vision and dental insurance; vacation, sick and personal leave and South Dakota State Retirement.
The position involves substantial public contact, receiving incoming radio and phone calls, and entering information into the computer aided dispatch system. Individuals must be able to multi task with accurate typing (35 words per minute) and computer skills. This facility handles multiple calls from different agencies which will need dispatched out simultaneously. Applicant must be able to remain calm and maintain composure and treat people with respect even under pressure in stressful situations. Individual must possess the ability to consistently think clearly; act quickly; and calmly in a wide variety of situations.
The position requires SD State Certification for radio dispatching. The training, completed in Pierre, SD will be provided to successful applicants. Position requires a medical physical (UA and hearing test), fingerprinting and background check. Submit application (see law enforcement application below) to Fall River County Sheriff’s office, 906 N. River St. Hot Springs, SD. Open until filled. [Full Position Description]
See employment page for law enforcement application.
Courthouse Closed – New Years Day
December 27, 2025 by
The Fall River County Courthouse will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Years Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd. Happy New Year!
Report Building Loss
December 18, 2025 by
If you had significant building loss due to the wind storm on December 18th please report any significant loss to the Director of Equalization office. Assessors can come and document the destruction and make adjustments for your assessed value for 2026.
The Director of Equalization office can be contacted at 605-745-5136 or [email protected]
