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Justin Jelinek has been hired as the new police officer for the City of Gregory. Jelinek, a 2000 graduate of Gregory High School, has lived in the community his entire life, with the exception of his college years.

Department leader expresses confidence in ability to fund project but concern for future funding The South Dakota Transportation Commission on August 13 approved a nearly $290 million bid — about $40 million above the state’s estimate — to replace the Platte-Winner Bridge. The vote means the state is moving forward with what Department of Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt called “the largest project that the DOT has ever led.” The commission accepted Ames Construction’s $289.99 million bid to replace the state Highway 44 bridge over the Missouri River in the southeast part of the state.

Over the next several weeks, The Gregory Times-Advocate will highlight the Amish businesses that have started operating in the area over the past several months. One misconception about Amish businesses is that they don’t pay taxes.

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Duane Lee Bertram, 56, Dallas, SD, passengers between 14-18 required to wear seat belts, fine $25.00. Brennan J.

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(Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline for farmers to apply for Stages 1 and 2 of the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to Sept. 30, 2026. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is providing greater flexibility for farmers who experienced quality losses on eligible crops.

The South Dakota Democratic Party will not select a replacement candidate for the U.S. Senate nominee who ended his campaign Tuesday, a party official said.

Attorney General Jackley announces that a U.S. District Court has dismissed three complaints filed by pharmaceutical manufacturers challenging a 2025 amendment to South Dakota law. The amendment restricts pharmaceutical manufacturers from controlling key contract terms related to how discounted drugs are delivered to healthcare providers serving underserved populations under the federal 340B Program.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced new and expanded features for Business Tax Account (BTA) users, giving eligible businesses and organizations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal tax account information online.