Firefighters will continue to monitor the burn area of the Black Elk Fire that was first reported Wednesday afternoon in the Black Elk Wilderness. As of 5:00 PM today the fire burned 7.6 acres and is 100% contained. Due to the containment of the fire, a number of resources have been demobilized. A 20-person hand crew, ...

In the District 5B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Corsica last night, Winner/Colome defeated Corsica/Stickney, 11-4. Dillion Lambley and Reed Harter both hit home runs in the victory for the Pheasants. Game two was cut short due to lightning and rain. Platte leads Mt. Vernon 5-2 after six innings and will be finished Saturday. The game ...

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced two CARES Act grants targeted at responding to the coronavirus pandemic in South Dakota. “South Dakota is working to get back to normal, and the Trump administration has been a tremendous help to us in that effort,” said Governor Noem. “I’m grateful to Secretary Wilbur Ross and ...

Golf Rock County Hospital Fundraiser at the Bassett Country Club…Shotgun Start at Noon   Region 3 Legion Baseball in Alexandria Alexandria vs Winner/Colome at 7pm   Sunshine League Postseason Amateur Tournament in Corsica 6pm- Corsica/Stickney vs Winner/Colome 8pm- Platte vs Mt. Vernon

The Helmsley Charitable Trust Rural Healthcare Program, South Dakota Unified Judicial System, and Avera eCARE will announce the creation of a partnership that will provide mental health expertise to law enforcement working in the field. The announcement will take place at 10:30 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 30, in Pierre. Speakers will include: Walter Panzirer, a trustee ...

This Afternoon the USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative will host a free online South Dakota workshop, offering resources to campaigns, election workers, elected officials, academics, media and concerned citizens to reinforce election cybersecurity measures. Contact: Tiffany Shackelford (703) 470-2996 or tshackel@usc.edu; Emily Gersema, (213) 740-6973 or gersema@usc.edu; or Ted Kissell, (714) 316-8808 or tkissell@usc.edu Experts on Thursday afternoon will lead discussions ...

In Region 3A teener baseball in Wagner on Wednesday, Kimball/ White Lake beat Winner 5-3 to be crowned region champions. In Region 3B in Tabor, Gregory won their first game of the day over MVP, 4-3. Tyndall beat Gregory for the Region Championship, 9-5. Gregory qualifies for state as region runner up for next weekend.

The Gregory School District will start  classes on August 19th. With any questions please call the administrative office at Gregory High School at (605) 835-9651 or visit their web page at https://gregory.k12.sd.us/administration.htm.

In Region 3B Teener Baseball on Tuesday in Tabor, Corsica/Stickney beat Parkston, 4-3. MVP beat Platte/Geddes, 10-9. Tyndall scored an 8-4 win over Gregory. MVP won the nightcap over Corsica/Stickney, 8-7. Wednesday at 3pm, Gregory plays MVP before Tyndall plays the winner of game 1 at 5:30. In Wagner at the Region 3A tournament from ...

Digger Rutton is headed to the to the Tripp County Fairgrounds tonight.  Starting at 5:00 p.m.  all local residents are invited to practice tie down roping and more.  Mr. Rutton does this every year to  provide area youth and others to practice when not having calves are rodeo venues of their own.