New director says Sturgis Ambulance Service on road to financial freedom
By Wendy Pitlick Black Hills Pioneer
- Changes in the way the Sturgis Ambulance Service does business have started a trajectory toward self-sufficiency, ...
- Utilizing the third-party billing system also allowed shifts in personnel, Shillig said. Three in-house billing ...
- Shillig said other practices under review at the Sturgis Ambulance Service are medical protocols, operational ...
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Rehabilitation of an historic Deadwood home continues with purchase of new windows ...
By Sara Morgan Black Hills Pioneer
- Efforts to preserve a historic building in Deadwood continue after city commissioners approved a bid for new ...
- Kuchenbecker said restoration of the building is being completed to match original construction and historic photos.
- The property is expected to be sold with a deed restriction obligating the purchaser to finish the rehabilitation ...
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City invests in updated 911 mapping for improved emergency response
By Sierra Ferguson Black Hills Pioneer
- The Spearfish City Council voted unanimously Monday to spend up to $15,000 to share the cost of mapping the city ...
- Spearfish passed a budget supplement to make way for the expense, which will come out of its 911 fund — generated ...
- Based on the experience of a development district near Yankton that underwent a similar mapping process, the ...
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Northern Hills Diversion secures another year of Juvenile Justice Reinvestment ...
By Sara Morgan Black Hills Pioneer
- Northern Hills Diversion has secured funding for another year with the help of Lawrence County.
- The reimbursement only qualifies for juveniles who were under 18 years old at the time of completion.
- Lux said 12 percent of juveniles tend to recidivate in the first six months after completing the diversion program.
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Sturgis honors heroes
By Wendy Pitlick Black Hills Pioneer
- Three police officers and a tow truck driver have been honored as heroes.
- VanDewater said Goetsch displayed exceptional leadership by immediately coordinating traffic control to secure the ...
- VanDewater also recognized tow truck driver Tim Hathaway, of Plains Towing, with the Citizen Valor Award.
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