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Bird flu costs pile up as outbreak enters second year

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the government roughly $661 million and added to consumers’ pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit the spread of the virus.

Pierre woman sentenced for first degree manslaughter

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Hughes County State’s Attorney Jessica LaMie announced February 27 that 39-year-old Miranda Ann Henry of Pierre, aka Crystal Pumpkinseed, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for pleading guilty to firstdegree manslaughter in the 2022 stabbing death of Christopher Mexican.

Action needed by residents

Governor Noem has refused to meet with any legislators or any individuals affected and concerned about the Gregory County Pumped Storage Project. Therefore, Citizens Against the Missouri River Pumped Storage Project is calling on you to take action.

Magistrate Court

Michael R. York, 37, Yankton, SD, failure to make proper stop at intersection, fine $54.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

Jeff Selle, 50, Bonesteel, SD, speeding on other roadways, fine $39.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

Treg Ryan Gruhn, 57, Dallas, SD, speeding on state highway, fine $19.00, court costs $50.00, surcharges $28.50.

SDHSAA Region 3B Results for Burke/Gregory February 18, 2023

106 Pounds - Judd Hansen (34-9) placed 3rd and scored 13.0 team points. Win Chase Hurd (Miller/Highmore-Harrold) 33-21 Dec 9-6 Loss Rylan Robbins (Winner Area) 41-8 Dec 4-2 Win Will Grohs (Wessington Springs/Woonsocket/Wolsey-Wessington) 8-12 MD 12-1 Win Vincent Lenz (Kimball/White Lake/Platte-Geddes) 33-15 Dec 1-0 113 Pounds - Eli Ekroth (27-16) placed 5th and scored 11.0 team points.

Temperatures rise as talks continue over Chamber director position

The house was full Monday evening as the Gregory City Council’s regular meeting was called to order. The Chamber of Commerce board of directors was in attendance to present their proposal for funding a new executive director.