Custer Fire

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem cites state open records law as the basis for her decision not to allow the press or public to know who stays at the historic state-owned Norbeck summer cabin in Custer State Park. The governor's stance against openness on use of the cabin -- and rejection of a formal information request by South Dakota News Watch -- has reignited a long-standing debate over whether information about use of the taxpayer-supported cabin should be made public.

For top fire boss, $2.5 million cost to fight fire worth every penny.

How the Custer State Park fire altered an artist’s favorite canvas.

Despite damage, Custer officials say park and wildlife will thrive after fire.

The untold story of how firefighters battled 60 mph winds, 100 foot flames in breakneck effort to save iconic wildlife, historic structures.