Obituaries
Bill Gene HirchertBill Gene Hirchert, 69, of Piedmont, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in rural Potter County. He was born on November 20, 1956, to Mildred McRoberts and […]
October 15, 2026
Francie Ganje
News/AG Desk in Sturgis
Francie Ganje is an award-winning broadcast news journalist, editor, and media professional with a diverse background spanning print media, radio broadcasting, and advertising. She currently serves on the editorial staff at The Rapid City Post, where she manages the News and Agriculture (AG) Desk based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Additionally, she is the News Development Director and an On-Air & Commercial Voice Talent for KBHB Radio (often referred to as "The Big 81") and is listed as a Broadcast News Journalist for KRCS-FM. Career and Background Ganje’s career is rooted in print media, where she gained extensive experience in publishing, editing, and advertising sales management. Her print journalism has been highly decorated, earning state, regional, and national recognition from the South Dakota Press Association, the National Newspaper Association, and the National Federation of Press Women. Upon transitioning to radio broadcasting, she developed a popular on-air presence in talk radio and created award-winning historical re-enactment programming. Notably, she produced the Heritage of the American West Performance Series, a Will Rogers Award-winning program that featured performers from across the country specializing in cowboy western culture and poetry. She is also the producer of Black Hills Stock Show Today, a daily, two-hour live radio broadcast covering all aspects of the Stock Show. Reporting Focus In her day-to-day reporting for The Rapid City Post and KBHB Radio, Ganje covers a wide array of local and regional topics impacting the Black Hills area. Her specific beats heavily feature agriculture, livestock show results, and regional legislation. She also frequently reports on community infrastructure (such as local water utility rates), crime, and major regional events like the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Awards and Honors Over the course of her career, Ganje has received numerous accolades for her contributions to media, agriculture, and local culture. Her notable honors include: Inductee into the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame Black Hills Stock AgriBusiness Person of the Year Melvin Jones Fellow Featured in Who's Who Women in Business Recognition from the Black Hills Stock Show Foundation, the Livestock Marketing Association, and the Livestock Publications Council.
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Agriculture
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Obituaries
Walter Charles MarchantWalter Charles Marchant passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 80, at Peaceful Pines Senior Living inSpearfish, South Dakota. Born into a way of life that requires […]
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Obituaries
Dale Louis OrwickDale Louis Orwick, age 72, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Winnemucca, NV, where he lived for most of his adult life. Dale was born on December 9, 1953, […]
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Obituaries
Becky BrownRebecca “Becky” Brown, 67, of Belle Fourche, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born December 8, 1958, in Miles City, Montana, […]
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Obituaries
Allen Richard MoellerHow can one sum up 91 well lived years in a few words? Allen Richard Moeller was born on March 8, 1935 to Richard and Cora (Shoun) Moeller. He grew […]
October 5, 2026