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Man serving life sentence for Meade County murder seeks commutation of sentence Gary MatthewsMay 20, 2021News Proctor-Parole Hearing RAPID CITY, S.D. – A man convicted of shooting to death a Meade County rancher in the early 1970’s has made an application to the Board and Pardons and Paroles for a commutation of sentence. John Proctor is serving a life sentence for the shooting death of Arlon Hamm, who was found dead on his ranch property on the north side of Bear Butte on the night of August 1, 1973. Investigators say Hamm had been shot with two different shotguns. Proctor was convicted ...

SD Guard engineers complete construction project at Bear Butte SDNG Public AffairsMay 14, 2021Local SDNG Public AffairsIt was a 1,000 foot vertical climb every day to complete the project. RAPID CITY, S.D. – Soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company refurbished the observation deck near the summit of Bear Butte as part of an Innovative Readiness Training project. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and Bear Butte State Park officials partnered with the SDNG to replace the weathered platform decking and stairs with new treated wood. The SDNG’s Company C, 1-189t...

Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews May 7, 2021 | 7:36 AM Soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard’s 842nd Engineer Company refurbished the observation deck near the summit of Bear Butte as part of an Innovative Readiness Training project, April 24 to May 2.   South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks and Bear Butte State Park officials partnered with the SDNG to replace the weathered platform decking and stairs with new treated wood.   “The need to repair, replace or upgrade aging infrastructure is always a major need in any state park,” said Jim Jandreau, BBSP park manager. “Most projects can ...

KNBN NewsCenter1 May 6, 2021 MEADE COUNTY, S.D. — From April 24 to May 2, soldiers with the South Dakota National Guard 842nd Engineer Company partnered with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks to refurbished the observation deck near the summit of Bear Butte as part of an Innovative Readiness Training project. Bear Butte was established as a state park in 1961 and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Also known as Mato Paha or “Bear Mountain,” the geological laccolith formation is an important landmark and religious site for the Lakota and other Native American tribes. About 15 sold...