Christmas in the courthouse ...

Once again, the public is invited to view the Christmas trees at the Dewey County Courthouse and vote for their favorites by making cash donations.

SD Highway Patrol announces December sobriety checkpoints

The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 15 different counties during the month of December.

SDSU Extension to host virtual Annie’s Project

South Dakota State University Extension is inviting everyone to attend its virtual Annie’s Project workshops in January and February.Annie’s Project is a national program with the mission to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks and resources.The webinars are...

CRST Chairman praises Rhoden administration, congressmen

The relationship between former Gov. Kristi Noem and South Dakota’s reservations was strained and contentious as tribal governments banned her from reservations, most recently in 2024.But Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal Chairman Ryman LeBeau said last week that he sees a difference with Gov. Larry...

SD Community Foundation offers new grant incentives

South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) Board of Directors has announced the launch of three new initiatives that will be available to nonprofit organizations across South Dakota beginning in January 2026.

Nothing to smile about ...

Winter officially arrived Monday night, Nov. 24, and blew throughout the day, placing a layer of ice and snow on roads and landscapes and prompting the cancellation of classes and activities at area schools due to travel concerns.

Project in progress

Photo by Kathy Nelson

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, December 1: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Breaded chicken patty on a whole grain bun, California blend, applesauce, and milk.Tuesday, December 2: Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, juice, fruit, and milk.

CRYP rallies donors and volunteers to bring holiday joy to 1,000+ children

Each winter on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, a quiet miracle unfolds.In homes across nearly 20 remote communities, more than 1,000 children open beautifully wrapped gifts bearing their own names and revealing handpicked surprises from their very own wish lists.These gifts come to the...

Poll: Confidence in government shows large partisan divides

South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered voters, according to a scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.