CRSTTA preparing for $17 million fiber broadband expansion

Project bringing high-speed internet to rural Cheyenne River and Standing Rock reservations to begin construction in 2024 Nearly six months after announcing it received a $17 million federal grant to expand its fiber broadband infrastructure, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Telephone Authority...

TL Ambulance connects to telemedicine network

A tablet mounted in the cabin of the ambulance, connected remotely to medical professionals in Sioux Falls, is a new tool for Timber Lake Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).

Maher, Doan are top vote-getters in Isabel election

Incumbent Ryan Maher and newcomer Clint Doan were elected to the Isabel Board of Trustees Tuesday, April 11, in the community’s first contested municipal election in 25 years.

Local service to receive equipment in statewide upgrade

Dozens of ambulance services in rural South Dakota have been operating for years with outdated or broken patient care tools because the agencies don’t have enough money to purchase new equipment.

Ziebach Co. okayed for federal funds through FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved additional assistance for Ziebach, Jackson and Oglala Lakota counties that were affected by severe winter storms in December.

Another storm causes school, county and tribal office closures

Another severe winter storm moved into the region on Tuesday, April 4, bringing with it heavy snowfall and high winds. Schools in Timber Lake, McIntosh, Dupree, Cheyenne-Eagle Butte and McLaughlin cancelled classes Tuesday and several schools remained closed Wednesday.

Bridge project near Lantry to begin April 10

Weather dependent, bridge construction work on the PFC Frederick Farlee Memorial Bridge is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 10 on U.S. Highway 212 approximately one mile west of Lantry.

SHERIFFS’ REPORTS

Dewey County Sheriff Ashley Arpan March 26 Traffic stop, citation issued, Hwy 22 MM 147 Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20 MM 147 Motorist assist, handled by officer/ deputy, Hwy 20 MM 151 PBT/UA Check-in, handled by officer/deputy, Isabel Traffic stop, warning issued, Hwy 20 MM 155 Follow-up...

PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Dewey County Register of Deeds February 28, 2023: Kelly Kerstiens, Isabel, to Joseph M, Locken, Isabel: Isabel City Sub: Hirsch Addition in Outlot E & F Legal:,LOT C1 OF TRACT C & OUTLOT F. Warranty Deed.

All About Me

Timber Lake Elementary Kacey Long – 1st Grade Teacher My name is: Kiernan Biegler My parents are: Hunter and Tiffany Smith My favorite thing to do in school is: Read Dr.