Isabel board adds new employee leave policy in light of pandemic

As many employers have had to do since the COVID-19 pandemic first took hold in the region this spring, the Town Board of Isabel last week adopted a new policy to address personal pandemic-related leave. The policy, approved last Tuesday, Dec.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Dewey County Sheriff Dan Assman December 1 Non-injury accident, handled by officer/deputy, Timber Lake Welfare check, handled by officer/deputy, Timber Lake December 3 Citizen assist, handled by officer/deputy, Timber Lake Injury accident, patient treated, transported by EMS, by the Timber...

CRST suspends meth banishments for funerals but under strict requirements

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) has temporarily amended its Methamphetamines Banishment Law to allow members who have been banned under the measure to attend funerals of certain family members if they meet strict conditions. According to a tribal memorandum dated Wednesday, Dec.

U.S. DISTRICT COURT

November 24, 2020 Dustin Red Legs, 41, of Eagle Butte, convicted of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography, was sentenced on November 23, 2020, by Chief Judge Roberto A.

COVID-related deaths in Dewey and Ziebach counties reach 28

The number of deaths in Dewey and Ziebach counties being attributed to COVID-19 rose to 28 over the weekend with the passing of three more residents. Of the deceased, 19 were Dewey County residents and nine lived in Ziebach County.

Fauci confers with tribal leaders

CRST Chairman Harold Frazier reported on KIPI Radio on Tuesday that he had taken part in a conference call with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, where representatives of three Great Plains tribes were able to ask questions about COVID-19.

CRST withdraws support for Big Foot Memorial Ride

Citing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the potential threat to communities along the route, the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (CRST) has withdrawn any endorsement or support for the 34th annual Big Foot Memorial Ride to mark the 130th anniversary of the Massacre at Wounded Knee.

Some rode anyway

Despite the statement from the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe’s leadership that it would be best if there was no Big Foot Memorial Ride this year, four riders followed by two vehicles were reported north of Timber Lake late Tuesday afternoon.