A person was killed after being struck by a semi-truck on Saturday near White River on Saturday on Highway 83.  According to the Mellette County Sherrif’s Office at approximately 11am, a semi-truck traveling south bound on US Highway 83 struck a female, approximately eight miles south of White River.  who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Rosebud Sioux Tribal Police are investigating the incident. Further details will be released in the coming days.

The 14th annual Winner Fire Department Poker Run is happening today! Registration will go from 11am to Noon at the Winner Fire Department. They will leave town at 12:30. Prizes will be awarded at the Pheasant Bar at 6:30pm. It’s just $25 per ride, or $40 for a couple. All forms of transportation are invited to take part.

7-31-26 rain reports

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro reported 2.75 inches

Chris Phillips in Chamberlain received 2.5 inches

Delbert Klein, four miles east of Burke, reported .75

Pete Haukaas in Okreek reported .73

Stan Bicek, 10 miles south of Colome, received an inch

Vivian Sweeney, 16 miles northwest of Bassett, reported 2 inches

At the Bruun Ranch, south of Dallas, they reported 4.45 inches

Cheryl Schroeder in Winner reported .31

Bev Keegan in Gregory reported 1.05 inches

Joel Foxley in Platte received .90

Gary Vomacka at Ponca Creek received 1.20 inches

Roger Slouka in Colome reported 3.80 inches

Elaine Larson in Chamberlain received 2.5 inches

Short Haley in Colome reported 1.91 inches

Lynne Simkins, west of Winner, .81

Roger Evans, 2 and 3/4 miles southwest of Hamill, 1.58 inches

Monte Mayes in Ideal received .60

Cooper Garnos in Presho reported an inch

Chuck Keiser at Jordan Hill reported 1.5 inches

Dennis Hansen at Carlock reported 2.40 inches

Life Serve Blood Center will be holding a blood drive on August 3rd at the Platte Community Center. The drive will run from 10am to 3:30pm. To schedule an appointment, visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

7-30-26 Rain Reports

.85 for Charlotte Piper, south of Wood

.24 for Bev Keegan in Gregory

.49 for Cheryl Schroeder in Winner

Delbert Klein, four miles east of Burke, received .20

Jeff Farner in Winner reported .68

Pete Haukaas in Okreek received an inch 38

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

Jim Vaughn in Winner reported .50

John Halverson at the Winner Country Club reported .60

Barry Gardner on the west side of Winner received .50

Chuck Keiser at Jordan Hill reported .80

Vivian Sweeney, 16 miles northwest of Bassett, reported .60

Jeff Schramm on East 10th street in Winner reported .60

Justin Zeigler at #5 at Winner Country Club reported .60

Brad Watzel on Beaulio Road received .55

Brian Hofeldt in Millboro reported .20

Short Haley in Colome received .40

Monte Mayes in Ideal reported .35

Chris Phillips in Chamberlain reported .10

Steve Meyer in Winner reported .72

Blaine Krogman, southwest of White River, reported .78

Dennis Hansen at Carlock reported .15

It’s Miracle Treat Day today at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill in Winner. A dollar from every blizzard that is sold today will be donated to Sanford Children’s Network. Be sure to support a great cause if you are able today!

Tuesday was election day in South Dakota. In the Republican runoff race for South Dakota Governor, Larry Rhoden defeated Toby Doeden. Rhoden received just over 70 percent of votes, as he received a total of 83,582 votes, while Doeden received 34,430 votes. Rhoden will now face Democrat, Dan Ahlers, in the upcoming November Election for South Dakota Governor.

The public is encouraged to attend the Tripp County Commissioner meeting on Friday, July 31st at 10am.  On the agenda will be a request to the County Commissioners to hold a public meeting regarding the passing of an emergency zoning ordinance.  This ordinance will set a temporary pause on the establishment and construction on any new large scale commercial livestock confinements, which will allow the county to conduct critical studies that are needed on public health, infrastructure, electrical and water use.

The 14th annual Winner Fire Department Poker Run will happen on Saturday, August 1st! Registration will go from 11am to Noon at the Winner Fire Department. They will leave town at 12:30. Prizes will be awarded at the Pheasant Bar at 6:30pm. It’s just $25 per ride, or $40 for a couple. All forms of transportation are invited to take part.

The 57th annual Winner Elk’s Benefit Rodeo wrapped up on Sunday night at the Tripp County Fairgrounds. Here’s a look at the results:

Bareback Riding- Lane Stuwe of Hoven with a score of 76

Saddle Bronc Riding- Cy Hughson of Crawford. Nebraska with a score of 83

Bull Riding- Burke Vanderpool of Bison, South Dakota with a score of 75.

Tie Down Roping- Billy Waln of Martin, South Dakota with a time of 10.1 seconds

Steer Wrestling- Beau Wiebelhaus of Springview. Nebraska with a time of 5.8 seconds

Mixed Team Roping- Bodell and Lane Hall of Sutherland, Nebraska with a time of 7.5 seconds

Sr Men’s Breakaway- tie for first between Myron Heathershaw of Martin, South Dakota and Chuck Hamlin of Highmore, South Dakota who both finished in 3.1 seconds.

Team Roping- Coy Ludemann of Fort Pierre, South Dakota and Jaten Jewedt of Beresford. South Dakota in 5.5 seconds.

Barrel Racing- Madison Helfrich of Winner in 18.04 seconds

Goat Tying- Kassidy Dunagan of Whitehall, Montana in 9.6 seconds

Breakaway Roping- Libby Diedricks of Wall, South Dakota in 1.9 seconds