News

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Building projects at Waubay School are put on hold

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 16, 2026

At the Waubay School Board meeting Jan. 14, members discussed the progress on their locker room building project, but also mentioned other updates for the school. According to Waubay Superintendant Scott Lepke, the school has multiple things in need of updating, not just the locker rooms.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

PEOPLE

News Staff

Friday, January 9, 2026

Johnson re-electedMatt Johnson, Webster was re-elected as a director representing District 1 and to the second vice president position of the Agtegra board of directors at Agtegra Cooperative’s annual meeting and director/delegate election Dec. 17.Places at Snow QueenJunior Miss Webster Remi Hubsch...

From left, Pam Linton and Sherwin Linton visited with Roger Johanning at Waubay Senior Citizens Center in December. The Lintons donated autographed photos to benefit Alex Jorgenson. Sherwin Linton, orginally from Volga, his wife Pam and band the Cotton Kings have entertained nationwide for many years. Reporter & Farmer | Waubay Clipper photo

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lintons donate to benefit

News Staff

Friday, January 9, 2026

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Bristol currently undergoing SOFT audit

Connor Handrahan

Friday, January 9, 2026

According to Bristol finance officer Chloe Rithmiller, Bristol is currently in the middle of a Sarbanes- Oxley Operational Financial Transactional (SOFT) audit being conducted by Department of Legislative Audit employee Roger Schnabel.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Coughing and sniffling through my Corona

Jerry Nelson

Friday, January 9, 2026

It started out as an ordinary, run-of-the mill winter cold. It’s been a few years since I’ve had a cold, so I thought okay, I’m due.Generally, my colds are simply an annoyance. Seldom do I take anything for it.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Webster aspires to local phone exchange

News Staff

Friday, January 9, 2026

15 years ago January 17, 2011Through Dec. 31, Webster recorded 37.3 inches of snow which compares to 38.1 inches during the same period in 1993-94, the year when a record setting 88.3 inches fell.Last year wasn’t as busy as 2009 when it came to building permits.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Carbon monoxide alarm prompts fire department response

News Staff

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.

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

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Webster Area School demolition moving swiftly

News Staff

Friday, January 9, 2026

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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.

Subscribe to