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Carbon monoxide alarm prompts fire department response

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Dec. 25Called to check welfare of children at E. 12th Ave.Accidental 911 call at 400 blk. W. 6th Ave.Five traffic stops.Dec. 26Funeral procession on Main St.Dec. 27Report of dog at large on Main St.Report of dog barking at 400 blk. E. 10th Ave.Assisted ambulance with medical call at 100 blk. Hwy.

Fill dirt is coming from south of Webster along SD Highway 25 for the Webster Area School demolition project going on now. Here, a loaded truck pulls out of the pit Jan. 8. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Webster Area School demolition moving swiftly

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Friday, January 9, 2026

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Waubay has issues with water pumps, sewer lines

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 9, 2026

Waubay City Council met Jan. 7 and discussed issues related to the sewer and water. According to mayor Brienne Soldier, Waubay’s sewer line had issues recently related to damages and two residents don’t have back-flow valves, meaning their water could be flowing into the city’s water.

Andover Fire Department recieved a $5,000 grant from South Bow Jan. 6. From left, Cory Schuring, Scott Schuring, Bill Lamee, Jesse Morehouse, Alex May, Chris Barse, Chad Furney, Caleb Furney and Bryce Raap plan to use the grant money to help update equipment and keep the community safe. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Andover Fire Department receives $5,000 grant

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 9, 2026

South Bow awarded a $5,000 grant to Andover Fire Department Jan. 6. Andover fire chief Chris Barse explained this money will be used to update their trucks’ equipment and personal protective equipment. Barse said South Bow has provided money in the past.

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County jail increase inmate rates for other counties

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 9, 2026

During the Jan. 6 Day County Commissioner’s meeting, Sheriff Jerred Schreur brought in the jail cost review and told commissioners his plan for 2026.

Webster Area School has demolished the 1950s wing of the building due to the school’s insurance company threatening to drop coverage if the structure was not repaired or raised. Crews are moving quickly to fill the hole and begin construction for a parking lot that should be completed before start of next school year. Reporter & Farmer | Connor Handrahan

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Demolition progresses at Webster Area School

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Friday, January 9, 2026

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WHAT’S UP

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Up VFW meetingWebster VFW Post 4690 meets Jan. 13, 7 p.m.Board meetingWebster Area School Board meets Jan. 12, 7:00 a.m.

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Webster Fire Department alerts of upcoming need for a new ladder truck

Leyton Beardslee

Friday, January 9, 2026

Webster City Council met in regular session Jan. 5 and received the fire department’s end of year report for 2025 which contained alerts of future expenses and equipment upgrade needs including the possibility of an updated ladder truck and radios.

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Federal government withholds funding since September

Connor Handrahan

Saturday, January 3, 2026

At the regular Day County Commissioner’s meeting Dec. 30 OEM director Bryan Anderson brought an update on the LEPG funds. Anderson said the county was supposed to receive these funds a few months ago, but they’re currently held in Pierre awaiting approval from the government.

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Ole & Lena

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

Ole was talking to Lars about the problems of growing old. Said Ole, “I heard da odder day dat dere are four stages to getting older. Stage One is forgetting faces. Stage Two is forgetting names. Stage Three is forgetting to zip up.”“Ya,” said Lars. “Vhat is da fourth stage?

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