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At the time of this article, there are 25 cases of New World Screwworm in the United States, 24 cases are in central and southwest Texas and 1 case was detected in a dog in southeast New Mexico. The cases involve cattle, goats, sheep, and a dog.

Stress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media. We live in a world of endless notifications, growing expectations, and competing demands that pull us in multiple directions at once. We are often expected to be constantly available and do more than our time and energy allow. However, our body and brain were not designed to handle this level of continuous stress and demand. As a result, many people struggle to maintain balance, manage stress effectively, and protect their overall well-being.

YES. Winds in excess of 130 mph hit north-central South Dakota early Monday, June 29, 2026, breaking records and causing significant damage.

Summer is here with the hot weather. Temperatures are forecasted to be high all week for the Missouri River, with some chances for rain, cloud cover, and wind.

Youth gardeners dug into handson learning during Gardening Part 1 on Thursday, May 28, with instructors Tom and Peg Glover. Par-ticipants toured the garden, learned planting techniques, and planted tomatoes, potatoes, beans, melons, peppers, and onions. Each child had the opportunity to take home seeds and plants to continue gardening at home and wrapped up the day by enjoying homemade jerky.

Gregory County 4-H members explored their creativity during a jewelry-making workshop on June 2 led by Erin Schulte. Participants selected colorful beads and designed their own necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The activity allowed members to express their Gregory County 4-H members spent June 26 practicing their roping skills during a dummy roping session. Participants worked on building confidence and improving technique in preparation for upcoming rodeos. Whether learning the basics or gaining additional practice, members had the opportunity to sharpen their skills while enjoying a fun and educational experience.

Gregory County 4-H held the 2026 Horse Show on Wednesday, June 24, at the Burke Rodeo Arena. This year’s show featured 16 youth participants, including four seniors, six juniors, and six beginners. Throughout the day, excitement buzzed in the air. Youth were excited to compete in their events. This year, there were two judges-Kacy Goehring and Hailey Haiar. Both judges provided feedback to the kids with various pointers on how to improve. This year, All-Around recipients included: Liam Sutton (Beginner), Sadie Andrews (Junior), and Morgan Peck (Senior). Gregory County 4-H would like to congratulate all participants in the horse show for their hard work and dedication as well as the parents and volunteers that make our events a success.

The Burke Stampede Rodeo experience includes rodeo dances on the rodeo grounds on Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 7:30 p.m. or after the last bull has been bucked.

What started as an idea around a board table more than two years ago is beginning to take shape. The Gregory Economic Development Group (GED) has been awarded a $15,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant to help develop the Downtown Gregory Parkette, a project designed to turn a vacant Main Street lot into a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors of all ages.

On June 4, 2026, Katie Kahler posted on Facebook from Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls (the Castle). She and her husband Brandon were there with their youngest daughter, 20-month-old Lynndi, who has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer.