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Governor Larry Rhoden announced on June 25 the appointment of Cassidy Stalley as a circuit judge in the Seventh Circuit, a vacancy created by the appointment of Justice Gusinsky to the state Supreme Court.

Funeral Service to be held for Trena Vandenbark Funeral services for Trena Mae Vandenbark, age 90, of Winner, SD, will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home, Gregory, SD. A viewing to begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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The Raymond Family Reunion was held at the Community Room in the Auditorium on Saturday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m. Our Dad was James (Jim) John Raymond (Nov.

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The South Fork Fire near Crawford, Nebraska was 92% contained as of Monday afternoon, having burned 39,696 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Crews continue to monitor areas of heavy fuels most at risk of retaining heat on the northwest edge of the burn area, but the focus has largely shifted to suppression repair.

Lake Francis Case: In Chamberlain, Allen’s Missouri River Guide Service shared no big changes for the area. However, bait fish are filling the system right now, so the catch is somewhat tougher, but this is normal for the time of year. Guides and crews fishing on their own catch a mixed bag. Staples work well; bottom bouncers, spinner, minnow, crawler, or pulling cranks. Depths have varied with walleye chasing a plethora of bait.

Andrew Glubbey had traveled through nine states as of Monday, June 22, 2026. The pear car has been traveling through the states at 40 miles per hour with an end destination of Seattle, Washington, according to Andrew Glubbey’s social media. Andrew’s summer of fun began in Florida, where he built a wood structure around his scooter, covered it in cut-up cans, and painted it green to replicate a pear. He is getting over 60 miles to the gallon, making his travels very inexpensive.

The Burke Pink Ladies’ Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at the Gregory Golf Course starting at 9 a.m. There will be a maximum of 32, 4-person teams allowed and each team will have a fee to enter. Mulligan and supper will be provided, which are included in the fee. Must be a high school graduate to participate please. Men and women are welcome! There will be merchandise available for purchase, 50/50 raffle, raffle items and a putt-off competition. Don’t forget to wear pink!

Welcome to the world of hippodrome stands, tail drags, ocean waves, and texas skips – the world of trick riding and trick roping. We are just so darn excited to bring this world to life before your eyes Burke Stampede Rodeo.