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Council approves changes to utility rates
Published on January 26, 2026
The Sturgis City Council approved the 2026 utility rate resolution at its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 20. The approved rates include no increase to the residential water base rate for 2026. Instead, the city will now include the first 2,000 gallons of water in the base rate, a change that will result in …
Gift of $250,000 helps pave the way for more Sturgis trails
Published on January 22, 2026
A big vision for Sturgis just got a major boost.The Greater Sturgis Foundation announced a $250,000 donation to Sturgis Trails during the Sturgis City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, a gift that will help complete nearly 19 additional miles of trail in the Black Hills near Sturgis.For Sturgis …
City encourages residents to re-enroll in CodeRED emergency notification system
Published on December 31, 2025
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis is encouraging residents and local businesses to re-enroll in the CodeRED emergency notification system following a recent system update.CodeRED is a free emergency notification service that allows the city to quickly share important, time-sensitive information directl…
Sturgis Code Enforcement Officer reminds residents of city’s snow removal ordinance
Published on December 04, 2025
STURGIS – It’s winter weather season, and Sturgis Code Enforcement Officer Donavan Coonrod reminds residents and property owners of their responsibilities to maintain clear and safe sidewalks.Accumulations of snow and ice pose significant hazards to public safety and are considered a public nuisanc…
City of Sturgis invites public comment on street safety
Published on October 24, 2025
STURGIS – The City of Sturgis invites residents to take part in shaping the future of local transportation safety through two upcoming community engagement events.Public comment will play a key role in developing the City’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) plan - a federally supported initiati…
Sturgis fall citywide clean up collects nearly 1,600 yards of materials
Published on October 21, 2025
The City of Sturgis recently wrapped up its annual fall cleanup, giving residents the opportunity to clear out rubble before winter arrives. This year’s effort once again showed strong community participation.Crews collected a total of 1,596 cubic yards of material over the week, including 97 loads…
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…