Jury finds Kenel man guilty of sexually abusing a minor

A 45-year-old Kenel man was was found guilty last Thursday, July 10, of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor following a three-day federal jury trial in Aberdeen.Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison and/ or a $250,000 fine, a mandatory minimum of five years up to...

Sobriety checkpoints being conducted in 17 counties through end of July

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 17 different counties through the remainder of July.The checkpoints will be in Edmunds, Jones, Stanley, Beadle, Charles Mix, Codington, Custer, Davison, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, Spink, Union and...

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleJuly 72:23 a.m. responded to a structure fire in McLaughlin.11:59 a.m. handled a civil matter in McLaughlin.10:25 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 12, one mile west of the Highway 20 Junction.July 84:09 p.m. received a report of harassment at a...

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Dewey County, Timber Lake June 3Dakota Schaefer, 23, of Erhard, MN, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 June 4Kent Swenson, 46, of Kindred, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 Larrianna While, 50, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 June 6Charles Maher, 58, of Timber Lake, speeding.

Small town newspapers say mail delays are crippling their business

Delayed Postal Service deliveries of small-town newspapers are frustrating readers, undermining subscriptions and hurting advertising revenue, according to publishers across South Dakota.“It’s taking nine days to get a paper from Armour to Sioux Falls,” said Julie Hinckley of Rocket Printing, which...

Timber Lake City Board reviews Open Meeting Laws

At the July 9 meeting of the Timber Lake City Board, the city’s attorney, Shane Penfield, reviewed South Dakota’s laws on open meetings and open records.An annual review of the laws is now required for public bodies as a result of a law passed by the 2025 Legislature.Following are some highlights...

State Game, Fish & Parks Commission holds July mtg.

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their July meeting at the NFAA Easton Archery Center in Yankton, July 10-11.WILDLIFE PROPOSALS Aquatic Invasive SpeciesThe Commission proposed to add Prussian Carp to the Aquatic Invasive Species list.The Commission also proposed to create...

Artists with gather at Sea of Grass 10th Anniversary Art Show

The Timber Lake and Area Historical Society and Museum will host the Sea of Grass 10th Anniversary Art Show and Sale on Saturday, July 26. Visitors are invited to meet the artists and view a wide variety of art.

Registration for prairie dog control program is Aug. 1

The South Dakota Departments of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) want to remind South Dakota landowners to register for assistance with prairie dog encroachment.

Area students on BSC honor list

Bismarck State College named local students, Tye Boldt of Isabel, Mariah Halfred of Eagle Butte, Coy Hinsz of McLaughlin and Sonni Maher of Morristown to the Spring 2025 President’s Honor Roll list. They maintained 4.00 GPA while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes.