For those traveling in Central South Dakota, keep in mind that there is a road closure on I-90 westbound at Mile Marker 263 as of 11am Saturday morning. There is a report of a motorcycle accident on I-90 at the Chamberlain Bridge westbound. Traffic was reported to be backing up fast as of late morning.

A pancake and sausage brunch along with biscuits & gravy will be served tomorrow at the Reliance Legion Hall from 9am to 1pm.  Thrivent Financial will make a monetary contribution to the Post to help with expenses, and it’s all for a free will offering.  The brunch is being sponsored by American Legion Post #179, Kennebec & Reliance.

A benefit for Lynndi Kahler will be held on Saturday, August 29th at the Burke VFW.  A Meal will be served at 5pm, Silent Auction will go from 5-7pm and a live auction beginning at 7:30.  For donations and benefit questions please contact Erin Schulte 605-830-5235 or Amber Linn 562-755-3415.

The Lyman School District will hold a back to school open house on August 18th at the School. The elementary open house will begin at 5. An open house for middle and high schoolers will start at 6pm. There will also be a parent and student/athlete and coaches meeting that night at 7:30.

The Burke Area Farmers Market will return to the Burke City Park tomorrow evening from 5:30 to 7pm. They will be recognizing National Farmers Week, and numerous door prizes will be up for grabs, along with plenty of produce available for purchase, along with crafts and much more.

The Burke Community Club will be putting on a community pancake feed this evening, in conjunction with the Street Bandits Car Club’s Car Show. It will take place at the burke Civic Center this evening from 5 to 7pm, as part of Gregory County’s 4H Achievement Days.

Colome will host their annual Cowboy Fair on August 15th. A corn hole tournament will happen at Skatetown from 3-5pm, root beer floats will be served at the legion from 4-5, bingo will happen at the legion from 5 to 6:30, a farmers market will be setup at the park from 4 to 7, a dunk tank will be setup on Main Street from 5 to 6:30, and a cowboy supper will be served on Main Street from 6:30 to 7:30.

A benefit for Lynndi Kahler will be held on Saturday, August 29th at the Burke VFW.  A Meal will be served at 5pm, Silent Auction will go from 5-7pm and a live auction beginning at 7:30.  For donations and benefit questions please contact Erin Schulte 605-830-5235 or Amber Linn 562-755-3415.

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.