Due to the damage from this week’s storm at the Winner City Pool, the Golden West Pool Party that was scheduled for next week has been cancelled. They apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

The Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner is holding a fundraiser for the Winner Drive Inn Theater today. 10 percent of the overall sales today will go to the Winner Drive Inn Theater for repairs after Monday’s storm.

The Rock County Ag Society is taking entries for the parade on August 1st. This year’s theme is country fans and cattle brands. The parade route will be different due to the detour. The lineup will begin at the Fire Hall, and go down State Street, turn and go west in front of the Long Term Care, then across the highway and down the dirt road into the Fairgrounds, and will end at the grand stands.

What started out as a small chance of Severe Weather turned into a devastating storm for many in the KWYR listening area Monday night.   Severe Weather warnings were issued for many of our counties, and Tripp County was hard hit by Mother Nature on Monday night.  High winds, potential Twisters, heavy rain and hail overwhelmed Winner and the surrounding area.  Many residents and businesses suffered structural damage, along with downed Power Poles and lines, uprooted trees and extensive damage.   The bad weather wasn’t exclusive to Tripp County, as most of our Counties in Central South Dakota received Severe Weather Warnings.  The recovery has begun, and our goal is to keep the communities and listening audience informed, and help in any way we can.  The community as a whole will do the same, as it always does.

Rain reports from overnight.

Pete Haukass, O’Kreek .17;

BeverlyKeegan, Gregory .32;

Wilbur, Banner Township .70;

Short Haley, Colome .15;

Chuck Keiser, Jordan Hill .20;

Greg Assman, 5 miles south of Winner .25;

Delbert Klein, 4 miles east of Burke .40.

The Winner Drive Inn Theater will return with their farmers market this Saturday, August 3rd. The market will run from 9:30-11:30am at the Theater.

The Rock County Ag Society is taking entries for the parade on August 1st. This year’s theme is country fans and cattle brands. The parade route will be different due to the detour. The lineup will begin at the Fire Hall, and go down State Street, turn and go west in front of the Long Term Care, then across the highway and down the dirt road into the Fairgrounds, and will end at the grand stands.

The Winner Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their  Barbecue Pit Row event, along with the Frontier Motors Car Show on today on Main Street in Winner. Cooks are setup and cooking ribs, pork butt and brisket. The Kids Q Contest is back too.

A benefit for Jake Fischer will take place this evening at Frank Days in Dallas. A sirloin steak sandwich supper will be served beginning at 6pm. It’s for a free will offering, and individuals can bring a dish to share with the public.

Beginning on Friday, July  26th, the Lyric Theatre in Platte will begin showing the movie, Fly Me to the Moon. Shows will be at 7:30pm on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday nights. Bring the whole family for a great time!