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Records Mitchell Raasch, 32, Butte, NE, simple assault attempt to put another in fear of bodily harm, fine $750.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $46.50, sent to jail 30 days, suspended 30 days; pay to the clerk of courts all ordered fines and costs today; obey all federal, state and local laws and municipal ordinances for 360 days; submit to a warrantless search by law enforcement of your person, home or vehicle for the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, including marijuana, and controlled substances, for a period of 360 days; voluntarily submit to a PBT or UA at the request of any law enforcement officer or court services officer for a period of 360 days, and pay for any costs associated with that testing; no possession or consumption of illegal drugs, including marijuana, or controlled substances without a current prescription from a physician from whom you are receiving medical treatment, or any other substances that are used with the intent to become intoxicated, for 360 days; have no contact with the following victim(s) with initials (t.b.) for a period of 360 days. No contact means no personal contact, no telephone calls, no electronic communication, including texting, emails or posting on social networks, and no third party contact; not enter any bars for 360 days; that being any business establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its primary business.

Last Tuesday night, I went to the Tripp County Library to sit in on a public invitation to the community to learn about foster parenting, sponsored by South Dakota Kids Belong. There is an enormous shortage of foster parents in South Dakota. There are currently about 1700 kids in foster care in South Dakota, with a net loss of 93 families fostering in recent years. The need for families is increasing while the number of foster families is decreasing.

The Gregory County Veterans Service Office hosted a National Vietnam Veterans Day event on Monday, March 30, 2026, for coffee and rolls at the Gregory County Courthouse. The event was open to area Vietnam War and Vietnam Era veterans.

Secretary signals support for MCOOL The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S.

PIERRE, S.D. –On April 2, 2026, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the state of South Dakota is awarding more than $7.8 million in opioid settlement transformative grants to support identified gaps in community resources. This announcement was made at a press conference in Sioux Falls.

To kick off National Safe Digging Month on the right foot, South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners are reminding consumers that calling 811 is an essential step in preparing for outdoor projects this spring.

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Congratulations to the Gregory High National Honor Society - they have achieved the $1500 scholarship level through their blood drive efforts for the 2025-2026 School Year by collecting 125 units which will impact up to 375 patient lives.

We know you are itching to get out turkey hunting, and we want to remind you of important season dates for 2026. Spring Prairie Archery Season April 11 - May 31* Spring Prairie Firearms Season April 11 - May 31 Mentored Spring Turkey (Firearm or Archery) Prairie April 11 - May 31 Mentored Spring Turkey (Firearm or Archery) Black Hills April 25 - May 31 Black Hills Spring Turkey April 25 - May 31 Custer State Park Turkey April 25 - May 17 Adams Nature Preserve and Good Earth State Park April 11 April 30 We also want to remind you that Mentored Spring Turkey is only available in the Prairie starting on April 11 and will not open in the Black Hills until April 25.