A new event will be put on by the Gregory/Dallas Chamber this Saturday, August 9th at the Gregory City Park from 9am to Noon called ‘Stomp, Chomp and Roar’. It’s a dinosaur-themed event featuring sensory stations for kids, and adults to learn more about the Jurassic period will happen. Children of all ages are welcome, but parents are encouraged to join. Local businesses will be set up along the walking trail of the city park with stations that will allow dinosaur lovers of all ages to touch, see, smell, taste and hear what it was like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

For more information, check out the Gregory/Dallas Facebook Page.

The Wood All-School Reunion is set for next weekend! The reunion will take place on Saturday, August 9th. It will take place inside the Wood Gym beginning at 5pm. There will be a silent auction at 5:30, and dinner will be served starting at 6pm that night.

The Sandhills Prairie Refuge Association is holding an August Hike and Plant Tour today at the Valentine Wildlife Refuge. Participants are meeting at the Trailhead for the Civilian Conservation Corps Fire Tower Trail at 10am.

It’s the last couple of days of the 2025 Mid Dakota Fair that’s happening at the Tripp County 4-H Center in Winner. The 4-H Swine, Sheep and Market Goat Shows will all happen today beginning at 8am this morning. The Breeding Beef and Market Beef Shows are some of the many things that will happen on Saturday.

Golden West will be hosting a free pool party and picnic at the Winner City Pool on Wednesday, August 13th from 5 to 8pm. Kids can stop by and enjoy an evening of swimming and a hot dog meal at no cost. There will also be prize drawings throughout the evening too.

Thanks to everyone below who called in rain reports this morning

An inch of rain was reported at the Chamberlain Country Club

Stephan Stanley in Presho reported .94

Jeff Schramm, East 10th street, Winner Country Club, received .40

Jim Vaughn in Winner received .64

Jeff Farner, East of Winner, reported .36

Chris Phillips in Chamberlain reported an inch 30

Barry Gardner, west side of Winner, reported .20

Joel Foxley in Platte received .75

Michael Butenbos at the Lake Platte Golf Course received an inch 10

Steve Meyer, east of Winner, reported .41

Elaine Larson in Chamberlain reported an inch 40

Cheryl Schroeder in Winner reported .43

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro reported .25

Justin Zeigler, number 5 at the Winner Country Club, reported .45

The Burke Area Farmers Market will hold their Dog Days Market tomorrow beginning at 5:30pm at the Burke City Park. The Platte Locker Food Truck will be serving dinner for the evening. You have the chance to checkout at least 16 vendors tomorrow!

Severe Weather once again made an appearance this afternoon and evening in Central South Dakota. Warnings started to roll out just prior to 4:30. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Lyman, Charles Mix, Tripp, Gregory and Brule Counties. Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour were reported, along with quarter size hail across the area.

Thanks to everyone below for calling in rain reports this morning:

Michael Buitenbos, 8 miles southwest of Platte, received .90

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro reported .70

Dennis Hanson at Carlock reported .42

Stan Bicek, 10 miles south of Colome, received .20

Vivian Sweeney, 16 miles northwest of Bassett, received .55

Bev Keegan in Gregory reported .29

Delbert Klein, 4 miles east of Burke, reported inches of rain

The Mid Dakota Fair will take place at the Tripp County 4-H Center today through August 2nd. Events will include the 4-H Rocket Launch on July 30th, Stem Challenge on July 31st, The 4-H Swine, Sheep and Market Goat Shows will all happen on August 1st. The Breeding Beef and Market Beef Shows are some of the many things that will happen on August 2nd.