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Travel South Dakota’s Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork float in the 2026 Rose Parade presented by Honda, has been awarded the “Americana Award.” The award recognizes the “most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions,” honoring the artistry and collaboration behind South Dakota’s most spectacular float yet at the 137th Rose Parade.

Gregory High School’s quiz bowl team will be competing in the finals this Saturday in Mitchell at the Q1073 Quiz Bowl. The team could win up to $1,000 for Gregory school.

Court records Dennis Prokopec, 47, Gregory, SD, enter or surreptitiously remain in building, disposition: stipulate to facts-found guilty, fine $353.50, court costs $100.00, surcharges $46.50, jail 30 days, suspended 29 days, credit 1 day; conditions: pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines and costs today; obey all federal, state and local laws and municipal ordinances for 180 days; have no contact with A. and M.

The Citizen’s Against Distracting Driving South Dakota group is purposing that everyone have a New Years Resolution for 2026 of “Put the Phones Down when Driving.” The life you save could be yours! There are over 32 States that currently have a Hands-Free law on the books. The last State to pass a law like this was Iowa in 2025.

First, you notice the small changes. It may be challenging to find the right word or remember the name of someone you just met. You may forget where you placed your keys when you came home from the grocery store. Overall, you feel healthy, and these instances are easily brushed off as a normal part of aging or the result of poor sleep the night before. However, over time, these instances become more frequent, and you start to miss appointments or struggle to organize your shopping list. If this sounds like you or someone you know, it is time to seek medical help to get screened for dementia.

When a group of two dozen economic development leaders gathered in Murdo, SD in November, they were asked to list the top challenges to growth and prosperity in their communities. The concerns were as varied as the cities and towns they represent and ranged from pinpointing local problems to big-picture historical hurdles.

Five months after Operation: Prairie Thunder officially began, the South Dakota Highway Patrol’s collaborative anti-crime and immigration enforcement effort will continue into the new year, the governor’s office has confirmed.

The ninth set of saturation patrols in Operation: Prairie Thunder (OPT) concluded Friday, Dec. 19. The patrols were conducted in Sturgis and Winner. The Sturgis operation was curtailed as troopers were called to other incidents unrelated to OPT in the area.

January: Morgan Painter became the new owner of The Gregory Times-Advocate. Lee Lubbers was the top producer in the South Dakota National Wheat Foundation Contest.

As part of a new initative by VA Secretary Doug Collins to honor veterans aged 90 and older, Elmer Karl and Vince Berens received a certificate and Collins’ personal coin in a framed presentation..