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Amanda Dulitz
Results of the June 4 primary election are in and show a turnover in county leadership.Challenger Roy Aldrich pulled the superior level of support over incumbent Jim Walter in the Day County Commissioner District 4 race by a 66-34 percent margin.
Friday, June 7, 2024
Four-year-old Colton Carlson peeks out from under the privacy curtain of the voting booth where his mom Crystal Carlson was casting her ballot in the June 4 primary. Crystal Carlson brought both kids, Colton and older sister Charley, 10, to the polls at the Day County Courthouse that day so they could learn about the voting process. Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz
Learning the voting process young
News Staff
Friday, June 7, 2024
Earns degree
News Staff
Jayden Hortness, Webster received a doctor of physical therapy degree from University of Jamestown at the college of graduate and professional students commencement ceremony May 4.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Webster summer reading program participants Amara Pool and Millie Kvernevig stroll into the Webster Public Library May 29 as they’re greeted by a sign that reads “Welcome to camp Read-A-Lot.” Reporter & Farmer | Annie Witt
Adventure into public libraries for summer reading program
Annie Witt
Webster Public Library started their summer reading program May 29 which will go through the end of June, while the Waubay Public Library summer reading program will begin June 12 and end July 10.
Friday, May 31, 2024
South Dakota dedicating bridge to local fallen heroes
Annie Witt
This summer the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting 12 fallen hero bridge ceremonies honoring 15 veterans. One of those ceremonies will be held in Bristol.The ceremony in Bristol will be honoring the three brothers, RM2 Eugene L., RM2 Ordien F., and LT Leroy M. Herr.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Noem announces Tribal public safety crisis summit
News Staff
PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem announced she will be hosting a Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit in Pierre June 24. Gov. Noem is inviting both elected leaders and law enforcement officials at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels. She announced the Summit in a video.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Activists fail to convince Board of Elections to move toward hand-counting
Joshua Haiar
The state Board of Elections did not approve petitions Wednesday from activists who want to move the state toward hand-counting ballots.A Republican state Senate candidate, Rick Weible, of Elkton, petitioned the board for declaratory rulings.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
Shauneen Miranda
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses.The initiative, part of the U.S.
Friday, May 31, 2024
13 trainees sign up for state’s firstever tribal law enforcement course
Searchlight Staff
Thirteen tribal law enforcement recruits have signed up for the state’s first-ever tribal law enforcement- specific training session starting June 3 in Pierre.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Newest crop progress, condition report released
Amanda Dulitz
With the weather warming up, more and more days on a weekly basis are becoming suitable for planting. As of May 26, the latest crop progress and condition report showed there were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork.
Friday, May 31, 2024