The Tripp County Sheriff and Winner Fire Department responded to a single vehicle accident around 3am Sunday morning at Jordan Corner.  A cattle truck slid on icy roads and tipped over.  The only injuries in the accident were the loss of approximately 5 head of cattle.  The Semi had to be towed on Sunday afternoon.

The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet and awards night tomorrow at Saint Mary’s Hall from 6-9pm. Weston Frank will be the special entertainment. There will be raffles and fun games during the evening too, along with awards that will recognize area businesses and individuals as well.

The 16th annual Gary Kaiser Memorial Pitch Tournament will happen on Sunday, January 11th at the Winner Country Club beginning at 1pm. There is a $20 entry fee per two person team with 100 percent payback. To register, call 208-1056,

A two day blood drive will be held in the city of Winner later this month. The first date is Wednesday, January 21st, from 10am to 3pm at the Winner City Office. If you cannot make it to the blood drive on the 21st, they will hold another blood drive on Thursday, January 22nd at the Winner City Office from 1 to 6pm.

The North Central Nebraska RC & D’s January meeting will happen on January 14th beginning at 1:40 in the Bassett City Meeting Room. Agenda items will include planning the 2026 recycling projects and discussing options for hosting events throughout the coming months.

Southern Plains Behavioral Health Services of Winner invite you to their open house on Friday, January 9th from 10am to Noon at 500 East 9th Street. Come take a tour of their new and remodeled building!

Winner, SD – Tripp County State’s Attorney Zachary Pahlke and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announce an ongoing investigation into an email scam that led to the fraudulent transfer of $826,357 from the Tripp County government.

State’s Attorney Pahlke reports that on Oct. 15, 2025, the Tripp County Auditor’s Office was deceived into authorizing a transfer to a bank account controlled by external criminal actors.  The perpetrators utilized a “spoofed” email address designed to mimic a legitimate vendor and redirect a substantial payment.

South Dakota’s Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and federal partner agencies are currently investigating the incident.  Because this is an active and ongoing criminal investigation, certain details must remain confidential to ensure investigators have the best possible chance of identifying the perpetrators and, if possible, recovering the funds.

“Scammers are getting more sophisticated, and consumers have to be vigilant,” said Attorney General Jackley.  “Always verify.  Call the company at its official telephone number.”

State’s Attorney Pahlke stated that Tripp County is now partnering with security experts to strengthen county administrative safeguards.  He noted that updates to county protocols, combined with additional staff training, are designed to intercept and prevent fraudulent attempts and better protect the resources of Tripp County taxpayers.

Attorney General Jackley said consumers who are victims of a scam should call law enforcement or contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at consumerhelp@state.sd.us or 1-800-300-1986.

The Lyman Wrestling Program is looking for volunteers to help out at this year’s Mid Dakota Monster Tournament that will happen January 9th and 10th in Presho. If you can help out in any which way, please call Blaine at 280-4813.

The Winner Community Playhouse will be hosting auditions for their spring show tonight. Auditions will start at 7pm. If you have questions, call Sandra York at 842-2397.

The North Central Nebraska RC & D’s January meeting will happen on January 14th beginning at 1:40 in the Bassett City Meeting Room. Agenda items will include planning the 2026 recycling projects and discussing options for hosting events throughout the coming months.