The Midwest Bucking Bull Association bullriding and bucking bull competiton is coming up on Friday, June 24th at the Shippy Ranch, south of Colome! A great concession stand will be on site and there will be something for everyone at the great event! The events will get underway at 9:30 am. If you would like more information on the big event you can go online to their website, shippyrodeobulls.com.
There will be a drug awareness session that will be held on Wednesday, June 15th starting at 6pm at the Burke Civic Center next week. You have the opportunity to come learn more about drug awareness, including drugs and the law, what drugs look like and the latest trends in drug use.
Christian Music in the yard will take place next Wednesday, June 15th at the Methodist Church in Mission! Food will be served at 6:30 and the music will begin at 7pm with Ray Stewart. A free will offering will be taken to help repair the church roof. All are welcome to attend and remember to bring your own chair or blanket!
The City of Winner would like to remind everyone that all extra Memorial Day flowers and decorations need to be removed from the cemetery. Regular cemetery rules will go into effect until next Memorial Day, which is only one item per grave space. Anything over one item per grave space will be removed. The city would like to thank everyone for their cooperation!
Primary elections took place in our area yesterday. Here are the local results.
In Tripp County, for Tripp County Commissioner in District 2. Incumbent Dan Forgey received 99 votes and George Shippy received 72 votes. Dan Forgey will retain his seat as Commissioner.
In Gregory County, in District 2 Kelsea Kenzy Sutton received 90 votes and Lance Matucha received 70 votes. In District 4, Bob Hausmann received 69 votes and John Parsons received 42 votes. Kelsea will be the County Commissioner in District 2 and Bob will be the County Commissioner in District 4.
In Charles Mix County, for State‘s Attorney Steven R Cotton received 350 votes and Pamela Susan Hein received 198 votes. Steven will now run in the General election this fall.
The Chamberlain School District voted on School board members. Jim Anderson received 569 votes, Linnea Wright 487 votes, Leanne Larson received 466 votes, Lyndsie Steckelberg received 343 votes, and Marlo Natwick received 327 votes. The new school board members will be Jim Anderson, Leanne Larson, and Linnea Wright.
Primary elections took place today. Here are the local results.
In Tripp County, for Tripp County Commissioner in District 2. Incumbent Dan Forgey received 99 votes and George Shippy received 72 votes. Dan Forgey will retain his seat as Commissioner.
In Gregory County, in District 2 Kelsea Kenzy Sutton received 90 votes and Lance Matucha received 70 votes. In District 4, Bob Hausmann received 69 votes and John Parsons received 42 votes. Kelsea will be the County Commissioner in District 2 and Bob will be the County Commissioner in District 4.
In Charles Mix County, for State‘s Attorney Steven R Cotton received 350 votes and Pamela Susan Hein received 198 votes. Steven will now run in the General election this fall.
The Chamberlain School District voted on School board members. Jim Anderson received 569 votes, Linnea Wright received 487 votes, Leanne Larson received 466 votes, Lyndsie Steckelberg received 343 votes, and Marlo Natwick received 327 votes. The new school board members will be Jim Anderson, Linnea Wright and Leanne Larson.
Colome Cheerleaders will be having a bling sale with several clothing items available for all ages! You can view the Colome Consolidated School’s Facebook site to view a brochure. They encourage you to order a glitter and rhinestone shirt to support the cheerleaders! For more information you can call Shelly Heath at 840-5045.
We have Primary elections taking place in our area today. The polls are open from 7am to 7pm. Along with the Statewide Primary Elections we also have some local elections happening.
In Tripp County, the only local election taking place are for Tripp County Commissioner in District 2. Incumbent Dan Forgey is running against George Shippy.
In Gregory County, there are County Commissioner races in District 2 and District 4. Running in District 2 are incumbent Lance Matucha running against Keslea Kenzy Sutton and in District 4 Bob Hausmann and John Parsons are running for that seat.
In Charles Mix County, Republicans will have a choice for State’s Attorney between Pamela Susan Hein and Steven R Cotton.
The Chamberlain School District will elect 3 board members. Running for those seats are Jim Anderson, Marlo Natwick, Linnea Wright, Leanne Larson, and Lyndsie Steckelberg.
Remember, the polls are open until 7pm this evening and we will have coverage for you tonight on KWYR.
Don’t forget that the Herrick Town Board will meet tonight. Their meeting will take place at the town hall at 7:30pm. The Chamberlain Nightengales will also be meeting this evening. Their meeting will start at 6pm at Charley’s Restaurant. Tuesday, guitarist Jerry Barlow will be performing at 7:30 in the gazebo at the Gregory City Park!
Winner’s Youth Outdoor Fishing Day will take place at the Winner Youth Bass Pond on Saturday, June 11th! Registration will be held from 8-9am, weigh-ins and prizes will be handed out at 1pm followed by a free lunch at 1pm that is sponsored by Bankwest. The kids fishing tournament is open to age groups 3-6, 7-10 and 11-15. Every kid that participates will receive a prize to take home. If you have any questions you can call DB’s Bait & Tackle at 842-2199.