The annual Geddes Fur Trader Days NBRT Bull-A-Rama will take place this Friday, August 9th at the Geddes Rodeo Grounds! The action will get underway at 7pm. Come and watch some of the top bull riders take on some of the nastiest bulls in the Midwest! Be sure to checkout their Facebook page for events and times.

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

The Colome Consolidated School District will host a school picnic and community open house this Thursday, August 8th from 5 to 8pm at the school. Staff members will serve up a hamburger supper. Come and see the new classrooms, meet the teachers and pickup registration packets for the upcoming school year!

The Chamberlain City Pool will be hosting a Back to School, Middle School Party on August 7th from 8:30-10pm. Pizza and drinks will be served. The party is open to 6th through 8th graders, and the cost to attend is $3.

Back on Thursday, August 1st, the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner held a fundraiser for the Winner Drive Inn Theater after Monday’s storm caused significant damage. A total of $5,854.45 was raised on Thursday for the Theater! It was a busy and successful day for the crew. Way to go South Central South Dakota!

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.