Belvidere, SD

(Kadoka, SD) The PRCA Single Steer Roping was held for the 3rd year at. the Buffalo Stampede in Kadoka, SD on Friday, Jun 24, 2022. Thirty-six ropers competed in a 3-header with South Dakota native Jess Tierney. coming away the champion. Tierney, currently in second place in the. season standings...

The Kadoka All Class Reunion activities kicked off Thursday morning with the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) rodeo performance featuring rodeo clown Timber Tuckness at the Buffalo Stampede Arena. After the rodeo, the Sundogs performed, providing rodeo attendees with a mix of genres for dancing under the stars at the arena grounds. On Friday, area vendors set up for the Scavenger’s Journey in Belvidere and Kadoka through Sunday. Belvidere and Kadoka became part of the route for the journey in 2019.

Ernest Lynn “Butch” Parkinson of Irene, SD passed away on March 29, 2022 one week after his 83rd birthday. A Memorial Service will be held at Hansen Funeral Home- Irene July 27, 2022 at 2:00PM. Graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery In Irene. He was born March...

KADOKA, S.D. — With severe storms plaguing the area last week, damages and debris left behind by the storm can still be seen in Kadoka. On Tuesday, June 14, the small town was hit with a thunder storm, hail, and 80+ MPH winds. “It was just pretty crazy –...

KADOKA, S.D. — A busy weekend in Kadoka has kicked off on Friday with Scavenger’s Journey and Reunion Weekend, which has a number of events for people to enjoy. Scavenger’s Journey started 10 years ago in Chamberlain to give an economic boost to small-town South Dakota, and this year is Kadoka’s third year as a part of the journey.

Serving Stanley, Jones, Western Lyman, & Mellette Counties. Area producers and landowners can contact Joe Kierl when faced with predator or wildlife damage issues in Stanley, Jones, western Lyman, and Mellette Counties. Joe is the new Wildlife Damage Specialist for the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) and is based in Murdo. His focus will primarily be assisting landowners and producers with predator control and resolving wildlife damage issues.

Wade Nieman, age 62, of Pierre, South Dakota, died on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Philip after a courageous battle with cancer. Wade Allen Nieman was born May 18, 1960 to Leonard and Thelma (Evans) Nieman in Winner, South Dakota. The family lived in Winner, Murdo, and Pierre. Wade enjoyed buying and trading cars and hunting with his dad and brother Brett. Wade always had a dog or two or three.

South Dakota high school students from 18 different school districts– including Philip, Pierre and Chamberlain– are living the life of a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper this week. The 23 students are attending the annual Youth Trooper Academy being held at the Mickelson Law Enforcement Training Center in...

West Central Electric Coop was able to get power back on for nearly all of its customers yesterday (June 15, 2022) after three nights of storms created extensive damage earlier this week. According to Facebook posts last night and this morning, they got the transmission line and most accounts turned...

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Third night in a row of severe weather sets back progress on repairs for West Central Electric Coop. West Central Electric Cooperative crews continue to try to repair lines and poles damaged after severe storms ripped through its service area the past three nights. Manager of Member Services...

Mary Van Rooyen, age 82, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at the Kadoka Nursing Home. Mary A. Van Rooyen was born on March 27, 1940, to Henry and Bertha (Noteboom) Oldenkamp. She grew up in the Murdo area and attended Jones County High School. She...

A storm moved into the Philip area on Saturday evening, June 11th, shortly after the conclusion of the Philip Match Bronc Ride. This storm picked up steam and eventually turned a five-mile radius around Philip, upside down. Some of the more drastic tornado like activity was large grain bins flying, houses losing windows from hail and wind, and rooftops completely gone from businesses and houses. Power was restored in Philip early Sunday morning and to some outlying areas Sunday afternoon but was lost at about 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening as a second storm hit the area.

Beloved mother and grandmother Norah L. Arnold passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the age of 74. Norah was born in Kadoka, South Dakota on February 21, 1948, to Albert and Mary (Petras) MacHenry. She grew up and attended school in Faith, SD. She was united in marriage on...

Betty passed from her earthly body to her glorified body in the presence her Savior Jesus Christ on June 9, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her immediate family at the time of her passing. Per Betty’s request there will be a private family service held.

Large hail, wind and heavy rain pummeled parts of western South Dakota over the weekend – leaving damage in several communities. Philip was hit two nights in a row – with large hail and straight line winds that damaged structures, trees and power lines. Some 2700 customers were without in the Philip area. Additional crews were being brought in to help out.

West Central Electric Cooperative crews continue to try to repair lines and poles damaged after severe storms ripped through western and central South Dakota the past three nights. Manager of Member Services Jessie Tucker says repair crews made significant progress yesterday (June 13, 2022) only to get set back again...