Sobriety checkpoints

A total of 15 sobriety checkpoints in 12 different counties are planned during the month of February by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage drivers from drinking and then driving.

Dense fog and heavy frost

Dense fog and heavy frost have been the norm most mornings for the past week, creating some interesting artwork on trees, fences and more. This photo of a frost-covered gate was taken east of Timber Lake on Monday, Feb. 1. Photo by Jon Flatland

Dewey County, Timber Lake

December 7, 2020 State of South Dakota vs. William E. Miller, 44, of Ullin, IL.

Corson County, McIntosh

November 24, 2020 State of South Dakota vs. Reid Griffith Knutson, 65, of Shorewood, MN. Possession of a controlled substance in Schedules I or II and use or possession of drug paraphernalia. Charges dismissed by motion of prosector. State of South Dakota vs.

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman

January 10 Traffic stop, handled by officer/deputy, Hwy 20/MM 156 Domestic violence, gone on arrival/unable to locate, Eagle Butte January 11 Paper service, handled by officer/deputy, Eagle Butte January 12 Prisoner transport, arrest, report taken, Tiospaya Loop, Timber Lake Disturbance,...

Corson County Sheriff Keith Gall

On January 19 at 8:55 p.m., the Corson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in McLaughlin to assist BIA Law Enforcement. During an assist and investigation, an abundance of drug paraphernalia was found throughout a residence.

Sen. Ryan Maher serving on Joint Appropriations again

Sen. Ryan Maher of Isabel, who represents District 28 in the Senate, is serving again this year on the Joint Appropriations Committee, made up of 9 members of the Senate and 9 members from the House.