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In South Dakota, where the state’s proportion of clean energy production is the highest in the country, students are taking advantage of growing energy workforce needs. Lake Area Technical College, which has two degree-providing programs in the energy sector, has seen students with renewed interest in the industry thanks to both its growth and opportunity in the state.

The Gregory swimming pool fund saw an increase of $2978.35 during December for a total of $679,349.34. The pool committee continues to meet with representatives from the Gregory City Council to determine the best design and location for a new pool.

The Gregory Gorillas played the White River Tigers in the Hoop City Classic at the Corn Palace on December 30 and were handed a 70-53 defeat. The Gorillas led 2119 after one quarter of play but were outscord 19-11 in the second quarter and trailed 38-32 at the half. The Tigers continued their hot shooting from the three point line in the third quarter and the Gorillas went cold from the field as they tried to work themselves out of a 56-40 deficit heading into the fourth quarter. Boths teams took turns trading baskets in the fourth quarter but the Gorillas were unable to trim the lead to within striking distance and fell to the Tigers 53-70. The Gorillas were led by Colt Keiser with 27 points and 10 rebounds and Lincoln Juracek with 21 points. “The difference in the game was three point shooting and second chance points. White River was 12 of 38 from the three point line and we were 4 of 20,” said Gorillas Head Coach Jeff Determan. The Gorillas fall to 1-3 on the season and will travel to AC/ DC on Tuesday and will host Lyman on Thursday.

A new year means new beginnings. The days get longer (we gain 50 minutes of sunshine in January alone) and it always feels like we hit warp speed into spring and summer. It’s that time of year when we all do a little self-reflection. We take a look at the last year and see all of the wonderful things that have happened, as well as some of those things we wished we could forget, depending on the year.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/30/25 Rosebud Electric, 38-10; Six Balls, 30½-17½; Tee Riffic Cretions, 30½- 17½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes, 17-31; Carlock Babes, 13-35; The Outsiders, 8-40; HTG: Six Balls, 801; HTS: Six Balls, 2165; HIG: Daniel Ziady, 258; Emily Long, 214; HIS: Daniel Ziady, 624; Goldie Warnkvist, 499. Splits picked up: Paula Bortz, 3-10..

SDSU Extension will host a free Private Applicator Training (PAT) on January 21, 2026, from 1:30–4:30 p.m. CST (12:30–3:30 p.m. MT), with a focus on crops. Participants may attend online or in person at various locations across the state, including the Winner Regional Extension Center, located at 325 S. Monroe, Suite #125, Winner, SD.

With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take a few simple steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. Visit Get Ready on IRS.gov for checklists, updates and no-cost filing options.

by Patty Connealy Eleven Burke/Gregory Storm wrestlers traveled to Plankinton Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the Mt. Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney Titans Invitational Tournament.

Tuesday Mixed League 12/16/25 Tee Riffic Creations, 258-102; Six Balls, 245-115; Rosebud Electric, 208½-151½; Carlock Babes, 156½- 203½; Boats ‘n’ Hoes, 145-215; The Outsiders, 67-293; HTG: Six Balls, 711; HTS: Six Balls, 1947; HIG: Couy Hollenbeck, 216; Jennifer Soesbe, 156; HIS: Justin Parkis, 549; Linda Teel, 423. Splits picked up: Linda Teel, 3-10; Ethan Long, 2-7; Paula Bortz, 3-10.

Lake Area Technical College (LATC) and Avera announced today the upcoming construction/ remodel of a high-tech nursing simulation center at Pierre’s Capital City Campus. A grant from Avera will provide improved equipment and technology for LATC’s nursing program.