Sunset on Sunflowers

Bridge to be dedicated in honor of US Marine Corps Private First-Class Randolph S. Hutchinson Aug. 21

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) will host a Fallen Hero Bridge Dedication to honor United States Marine Corps Private First-Class Randolph S. Hutchinson Friday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. (MT) at the Wakpala School (12250 SD HWY 1806) in Wakpala.

Dry conditions take toll on corn crop

Weather has been the subject of small talk for as long as small talk has been a concept, it seems. In every conversation with a farmer, the same sentiment pops up over and over when it comes to the weather: “We could really use some more rain.

Fatal hit-and-run in Eagle Butte under investigation

Officers with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Department of Law Enforcement responded to a report of a serious incident involving a vehicle striking a male pedestrian in Eagle Butte last Monday, Aug. 4.Upon arrival, responding officers located the victim and immediately rendered medical assistance.

Boaters rescued after 24 hours on Moreau River

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, along with emergency management teams from Dewey and Walworth counties, assisted the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Dept. in rescuing a pair of boaters on the Moreau River last Thursday, Aug. 6.

Sheriff’s Report

On 7/27/2026 at 12:56 am, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fire alarm at a business in McIntosh. It was found to be a false alarm.On 7/29/2026 at 9:34 am, the Corson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of cattle out on Highway 12 two miles west of McIntosh.

Eagle Butte man sentenced for assault resulting in bodily injury

U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a man from Eagle Butte to federal prison after he was convicted of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

LOOKING BACK

August 1, 1996 Sunday afternoon hailstorm pounds crops near Firesteel A hail storm sliced through the area north of Isabel and Firesteel late Sunday afternoon, July 28.

Timber Lake School menu

Monday, August 17: Breakfast: Waffle, sausage, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Hamburger on WG bun, baked beans, pears, and milk.Tuesday, August 18: Breakfast: doughnut, juice, fruit, and milk. Lunch: Pizza, fresh carrots, pineapple, and milk.

THANK YOU

We would like to thank everyone for helping us display all the flags in the Isabel parade.Isabel American Legion Post #120