Jewett replaces Petersen as District 28A candidate

Chas Jewett of Eagle Butte is the Democratic candidate for the District 28A seat in the S.D. House of Representatives. She replaces Carl Petersen, who had filed earlier but withdrew after deciding to attend law school.

Rhoden wins in Ziebach County by 62 votes

The runoff election on July 28 for the Republican gubernatorial primary put Toby Doeden against Larry Rhoden to see who will face Dan Ahlers on November 3. Rhoden won in Ziebach County with 96 votes to Doeden’s 34.

Corson County voters vote for Rhoden, approve special road and bridge levy

Corson County voters joined others across the state in selecting incumbent Larry Rhoden over Toby Doeden in the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial primary runoff election on July 28.Rhoden tallied 190 votes to Doeden’s 89 in Corson County.

High speed chase ends in pasture just outside of Faith

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on July 26 after he led authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen pickup.The sheriff’s office said Faith police spotted the individual and attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect fled in the stolen truck.

Fourth Circuit Court Report

Corson County, McIntoshJuly 13Benny Schell, 68, of McIntosh, failure to yield right of way. Fine and costs $132.50.July 14Mustafa Anakeeb, 22, of Detroit, MI, speeding, following too closely, seat belt violation. Fine and costs $315. Anthony Pena, 23, of Eagle Pass, TX, speeding.

Eagle Butte man draws federal prison sentence for sexual assault of a minor

U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte last week sentenced a 28-year-old Eagle Butte man to federal prison after he was convicted of sexual abuse of a minor.

New Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Supt. of Schools is familiar with district

Kevin Mutchelknaus has been named Cheyenne-Eagle Butte Supt. of Schools and he's already very familiar with the school district.

McLaughlin man sentenced to 15 years for sexual abuse of minor

U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann has sentenced a McLaughlin man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor to 15 years in federal prison.Ricky Wayne Hettich, Jr.

Dupree man sentenced to 12 years for voluntary manslaughter

U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a man from Dupree to more than a decade in prison after he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter.

TLHS classes of 1966, 1996 celebrate 60, 30 year reunions

TOP RIGHT: The Timber Lake High School Class of 1966 held a reunion on July 25. Attending were (l-r) Alton “Bub” Thompson, Shirley Sandquist Rivera, Anita Reinert McMurray, Bernita Reiss Schumacher, Carey Milliken Miller, and Mavis Perry Enright.