TL School Board to conduct its own survey on proposed switch to 4-day school week

The Timber Lake School Board will conduct its own survey on a proposed switch to a 4-day school week after board President Jake Kraft said last week that he isn’t comfortable moving forward without more input from parents and the community.The move comes after a focus group of teachers and staff...

Recognizing Academic Excellence ...

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Dewey County, Timber Lake September 4James Winchester, 57, of Black Hawk, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 Bruce Henderson, 65, of Aberdeen, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50. Kenneth Keller, 74, of Mobridge, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50.September 6Bryan Montgomery, 51, of Timber Lake, speeding.

Cheyenne River Youth Project starts annual toy drive

The Cheyenne River Youth Project this week announced the official kickoff of the 2024 Wo Otúh’an Wi Toy Drive, which will serve more than 1,000 children again this year.The grassroots, Native-led nonprofit has conducted this massive national drive for more than three decades, which makes “the Moon...

Martin man sentenced for sex abuse in Eagle Butte

A 30-year-old Martin man was sentenced Oct. 29, in U.S. District Court to serve five years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact and failure to register as a sex offender.KT High Elk, also known as KT Burgee, will serve five years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised...

Election 2024 wrap-up: A summary of state and local contests

Republicans were the big winners in South Dakota’s statewide races in the November 5 general election, which saw five of seven ballot questions fail.At right are the Dewey County election results, by precinct, and below is a summary of local and statewide results.For the District 28 Senate seat,...

Voter Turnout for 2024 General Election

South Dakota: 69.93% Dewey County: 56.97% Corson County: 50.66% Ziebach County: 49.50%

Protecting children from online harms

With the rapid rise in internet use among children, the dangers of online exploitation have grown alarmingly. Children’s access to the internet has become nearly ubiquitous, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, November 18: Breakfast: Waffles, fruit, juice, and milk. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, carrots, fruit, and milk.Tuesday, November 19: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice, and milk.

All About Me

Timber Lake Elementary Carrie Beer - 3rd GradeName: Hank Anderson Age: 8Parents: Chance and Merretta Anderson What is your favorite book from 3rd grade so far? My favorite book is Dogman. What are you most thankful for? I’m thankful for my friends.At Thanksgiving, what do you like to eat most?