Timber Lake School Board hires staff, still has vacancies

The year is wrapping up at Timber Lake School with only a few more sports events to round things out. This month’s school board meeting on May 13 focused on summer projects and getting things ready for the next year.

Eagle Butte man convicted on federal sexual abuse charges

An Eagle Butte man has been convicted on federal sexual abuse charges following a three-day jury trial in Rapid City, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.A federal jury found Emanual Semon, 24, guilty of sexual abuse without consent and sexual abuse of a minor.

Sheriff’s Report

Corson County Sheriff Alan DaleMay 410:22 p.m. responded to a report of a reckless driver on Highway 20.May 512:41 p.m. responded to a residence north of Wakpala for an unattended death.May 65:29 p.m. responded to Highway 12, west of the Highway 20 junction for a report of a reckless driver.

Fourth Circuit Court

Corson County, McIntoshMay 11 State of South Dakota vs. Garret L. Wirkus, 28, of Watertown. Pled guilty to use or possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, ingesting an intoxicant other than alcohol, and DUI.

Sheriff’s Report

Dewey County Sheriff Ashley ArpanApril 2026 calls for serviceAmbulance: 1 Animal: 2 Assault: 2 Assist other agency: 7 Attempt to Locate: 1 Controlled Burn: 4 Citizen Assist: 3 Community Oriented Policing: 5 Death Investigation: 1 Disturbance: 1 Training Exercise: 1 DUI: 2 Duplicate Call: 1 Escort:...

Federal court upholds convictions of man and woman for 2023 murders

A federal appeals court has officially affirmed the convictions of a mother and son for a violent 2023 killing on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation.In a ruling issued May 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit sided with the government in the case of Bailey Belt and Theodora Belt.

Ryan Maher, Isabel

Where in District 28 do you live? Isabel, SDBriefly describe your educational background, work experience, and experience in public office.

Sam Marty, Prairie City

Where in District 28 do you live? I live 30 miles southwest of Bison or 20 miles south of Prairie City.Briefly describe your educational background, work experience, and experience in public office. I’ve had one year of college.

Linderman named to President’s List

Abby Linderman, a 2023 graduate of Timber Lake High School, was named to the President’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls. Abby is a Surgical Technology student and maintained a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to earn this honor.

Dewey Co. 4-H summer events and activities

May 24: Dewey County 4-H Rodeo – starting time 9:00 a.m.May 31: Deadline to enroll in 4-H for State Fair Participation May 31 - June 3: Teen Adventure Camp, Storm Mountain in Rapid City June 1: Livestock must be entered on 4-H online for Fair Entry for Corson County.