CRYP rallies donors and volunteers to bring holiday joy to 1,000+ children

Each winter on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, a quiet miracle unfolds.In homes across nearly 20 remote communities, more than 1,000 children open beautifully wrapped gifts bearing their own names and revealing handpicked surprises from their very own wish lists.

Poll: Confidence in government shows large partisan divides

South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered voters, according to a scientific poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch.

Bollinger sisters garner honorable mention on 2025 All-Little Moreau Conference team

Twin sisters Gailup and Geana Bollinger of Timber Lake have been named honorable mention selections for the 2025 All-Little Moreau Conference Team.The sisters are seniors at Timber Lake.

Mobridge hospital outlines next three years of area service

Mobridge Regional Hospital & Clinics’ (MRH&C) Board of Trustees has approved a community-driven report outlining the next three years of health improvement priorities across its four-county service area.

SDSU Extension names new Community Vitality Field Specialist

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Dacia Hilkemeier as a new Community Vitality Field Specialist.In her role, Hilkemeier will focus on community board development training, the SDSU Extension Marketing Hometown America curriculum and the annual Energize conference.

Timber Lake considering changes to water project

No one from the public submitted comments about the sewer project at a hearing held during the Timber Lake City Board meeting on November 10.

Veterans Day

ABOVE: The fifth grade class performing God Bless America during the Veterans Day program at the Timber Lake School on Nov. 11.

Cheyenne-Eagle Butte school implements cell phone policy

The Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School District has implemented a new policy regarding cellular telephones in school. The policy went into effect on Monday, Nov. 17.

Former Timber Lake resident drowns on Lake Oahe

A Hill City man, formerly of Timber Lake, died and a Gettysburg man is charged with boating while intoxicated after an incident last Friday, Nov. 14, on Lake Oahe in Potter County.According to information provided by the Potter County Sheriff’s Office, a 9-1-1 call came around 4 p.m.