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Good news, bad news for federally-funded projects

Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
To use a cliche, it was good news-bad news when David Reiss, executive director of the Central S.D. Enhancement District (CSDED), reported to the Dewey County Commission at their regular meeting on March 5. Reiss and his staff assist local governments with grant administration and other needs.
Records vault open

Records vault open

Records vault open

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The new Register of Deeds record vault in the Dewey County Courthouse is completed and open for business.

One person dead after house fire in Lemmon March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a home in Lemmon early Saturday, March 7.Lemmon Fire and Rescue said in a news release that at 3:56 a.m. Saturday, crews responded to a reported structure fire.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMarch 21:15 p.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin to assist a citizen with unlocking their vehicle.March 37:22 a.m. responded to business in McLaughlin for a burglary alarm. It was found to be a false alarm.11:47 a.m.

March sobriety checkpoints planned

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The South Dakota Highway Patrol will hold sobriety checkpoints in 15 counties throughout the month of March.In central South Dakota, checkpoints will be held in Hughes, Jones and Lyman counties.

Fourth Circuit Court

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dewey County, Timber Lake February 4Quavon Collier, 23, of Henderson, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 February 5Juel Santos Valdez, 48, of San Marcos, TX, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50 February 6Kylie Johannsen, 18, of Bath, speeding. Fine and costs $117.
Grades 1 and 2 FRONT (l-r): Eleazar Reichert, and Kinzlee Martin (second grade top spellers) and Korbin Vogel and Lydia O’Bryan (second grade alternates); BACK (l-r): Ryker Bridges and Trevor Aberle (first grade top spellers) and Dylan DuPreez and Zeke Vogel (first grade alternates).

Grades 1 and 2 FRONT (l-r): Eleazar Reichert, and Kinzlee Martin (second grade top spellers) and Korbin Vogel and Lydia O’Bryan (second grade alternates); BACK (l-r): Ryker Bridges and Trevor Aberle (first grade top spellers) and Dylan DuPreez and Zeke Vogel (first grade alternates).

Local Spelling Bee winners advance to NWAS contest in Faith March 18

Photos By Kathy Nelson
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Northwest Area Schools spelling contest will be held Wednesday, March 18 at the Faith School. Students from Bison, Dupree, Eagle Butte, Faith, Harding County, Lemmon, McIntosh, Timber Lake, McLaughlin and Wakpala schools plan to participate.
Raelyn Athletic, Smart, Energetic, and Creative Daughter of Adam and Jackie Quaschnick Who reads Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Who feels excited for Winter Who enjoys gymnastics and basketball Who loves animals, food, and sports Who fears getting badly injured Who gives love and smiles Who needs food, water, and sleep Who would like to see Caitlin Clark Resident of Mobridge Quaschnick

Raelyn Athletic, Smart, Energetic, and Creative Daughter of Adam and Jackie Quaschnick Who reads Harry Potter and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Who feels excited for Winter Who enjoys gymnastics and basketball Who loves animals, food, and sports Who fears getting badly injured Who gives love and smiles Who needs food, water, and sleep Who would like to see Caitlin Clark Resident of Mobridge Quaschnick

All About Me

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Timber Lake Elementary Kaitlyn Mendoza - 5th Grade
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