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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Davison County State’s Attorney Jim Miskimins have announced that based on a further review of the evidence, including the forensic pathologist autopsy results, the appropriate charge in South Dakota is Improper Disposal of a Body in connection with a female that was found deceased March 11, 2024 in Mitchell.

Auditions for Dakota Players’ original musical production of On the Road to Bremen Town will be held Monday, April 15th, 2024 at 2:50 pm in the Gregory School Gym for grades BK-8th. Dakota Players wants to guide the young talent of Gregory through a fun-filled, motivating week of theatre magic! On the Road to Bremen Town production is designed with suitable parts for every age, skill and experience level involved.

A jury on Thursday convicted a former tribal leader in South Dakota of defrauding his tribe out of thousands of dollars. After a three-day trial, the jury convicted former Oglala Sioux Tribal President Julian Bear Runner, 38, of Pine Ridge, of six counts of wire fraud as well as larceny and embezzlement charges.

“Building in America” ad invites homebuilders to move to South Dakota On April 8, Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development launched round three of Freedom Works Here, the most successful workforce recruitment campaign in South Dakota history. Round three launched with the “Building in America” ad, which features Governor Noem as a homebuilder inviting workers to move to South Dakota.

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Experimentation with alcohol and drugs during adolescence can be common. Unfortunately, teenagers often don’t recognize the link between their actions today and the consequences that happen tomorrow or later on in life. They also can feel indestructible to problems that they may experience.

Angel and Bryan Nelson, owners of Gregory Lanes, say their daughter Addy started bowling at age three, but she claims they used bowling as a free babysitter. Regardless of how she got started, Addy has continued to improve over the years and honed her skills, and is now a member of a national champion bowling team.

On Sunday, March 31, brothers Jerry and Guy Marts were each awarded a Quilt of Honor in a ceremony at the Berean Church in Gregory. Quilts of Valor are awarded to service members or veterans who have been touched by war as a way to thank them for their service and sacrifice to our nation.

Commentary by Bill Bullard, CEO, R-CALF USA The U.S. Senate just passed a resolution of disapproval to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from implementing a trade policy the agency estimated would injure American ranchers by up to $24 million annually. But history tells us the USDA is notorious for grossly understating the economic injuries its trade policies are causing American ranchers.

Mykala Voita recently announced her candidacy for State Senate in District 21. Encompassed within District 21 are the hardy people within the counties of Tripp, Gregory, Charles Mix, Aurora, and Douglas counties. Mykala is a Gregory County born and raised resident, whose family has deep roots planted in the county six generations deep. Mykala resides outside of Bonesteel, SD with her husband, Justice, and two children: Ember & Asher.