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Representing his culture; Pine Ridge 17 year old wins Guinness World Record title
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Imagine having more than 5 feet of hair cascading down your back. Reuben Looks Twice Jr. says he’s proud to represent the Lakota tribe after winning the Guinness World Record title for “world’s longest hair on a male teenager.”. “It’s not...
Man admits to beating 2 homeless people to death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Monday night, we have an update on two MMIP cases we’ve been following for more than two years. Jonathan Eagle Elk has signed court documents, admitting to beating two homeless people to death in the town of Pine Ridge. In June of 2022,...
2-year-old MMIP case now closer to closure
PINE RIDGE, S.D. (KELO) – A young man from Pine Ridge plans to plead guilty to some serious charges two years after the crimes happened. This week a plea agreement was filed for Jonathan Eagle Elk in which he admitted to taking part in the beating deaths of two people on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Daniel Lee “Block” Larvie
Daniel Lee “Block” Larvie was born on September 16, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Alvin Larvie, Sr. and Ethelyn (Good Shot) Larvie. Block made his journey to the Spirit World on May 28, 2024 at his home in San Francisco, CA. Block is survived by his sister,...
Vanetta Swift Bird
Vanetta L. Swift Bird was born on June 13, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Francis Swift Bird and Claira (Takes The Shield) Swift Bird. Vanetta made her journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at her home in Rapid City, SD. Vanetta is survived by her nephew,...
Hayden Lane Garnette
Hayden Lane Garnette was born on March 19, 2005 in Pine Ridge, SD to Martin Garnette and Magnolia Two Crow. Hayden made his journey to the Spirit World on July 20, 2024 at his home in Mitchell, SD. Hayden is survived by his parents, Martin Garnette, Jr. and Magnolia Two...
Flying high: Lakota Funds client Seth Tausan brings drone technology to Pine Ridge
KYLE – After more than two decades building two successful agricultural and commercial pest control companies, Seth Tausan, founder of Southpaw Aerial Company LLC, was ready to innovate. Excited about the possibility of using drone technology to advance his work, he reached out to Lakota Funds for the second time in his career. Once again, he was greeted by an enthusiastic team ready to support his business goals. Seth’s newest Lakota Funds business loan allowed him to purchase two powerful drones that are already leveling up his business and expanding possibilities for future growth.
James Lance Leftwich, 54
PINE RIDGE – James Lance Leftwich, 54, made his journey to the Spirit World on July 12, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. James was born on March 12, 1970 in Cleveland, OH to Alfred Leftwich Sr. and Elizabeth (Rowland) Leftwich. James is survived by...
Voices of the Elders planning meeting, July 15 at Cohen Home in Pine Ridge
PINE RIDGE – The opening prayer of the planning meeting of the Voices of the Elders was given by Jackie Siers, the Representative for the Wakpamni District, asking for the good of the meeting and the prayers of the people to be answered. Roger Iron Cloud gave words of encouragement stating that in this age of uncertainty we need to be strong for the unborn yet to come. Our thoughts and prayers together form one unified request as everyone has their individual part to play in this massive effort.
Christopher John White Dress, 45
RAPID CITY – Christopher John White Dress, 45, made his journey to the Spirit World on July 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Christopher was born on December 14, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marty Roan Eagle and Delilah White Dress. Christopher is...
AVRIL MARLENE LIVERMONT
Avril Marlene (Marshall) Livermont was born on April 28, 1947 in Pine Ridge, SD to Philip and Esther (Yellow Hair) Marshall. Avril made her journey to the Spirit World on July 11,2024 at her home in Wanblee, SD. Avril is survived by her husband, Jim Livermont of Wanblee, SD; son,...
Her Many Horses new Chief of Police
Oglala – Last week, the OST Council met in special session at the Prairie Wind Casino hotel conference room, after interviews of six of the eight Chief of Police candidates, Grace Her Many Horses was selected as the OST Department of Public Safety new Chief of Police. Candidates interviewed...
LOUIS JAMES JEALOUS
Louis James Jealous, Jr. was born on October 6, 1979 in Pine Ridge, SD to Louis Jealous, Sr. and Marlita Bald Eagle. Louis made his journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2024 at the North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, CO. Louis is survived by his mother, Marlita...
BRYAN BELLERON BLUE BIRD
“Anú.g K.asa. Wa.kátuya Ki.yÁ.” (Bald Eagle Flying High) Bryan Belleron Blue Bird was born on May 1, 1999 in Pine Ridge, SD to Belleron Blue Bird and Leilani White Face. Byran made his journey to the Spirit World on July 13, 2024 near Pine Ridge, SD.
GWENDOLYN JO EAGLE ELK
Gwendolyn Jo Eagle Elk was born on April 26, 1986 in Rosebud, SD to Monte Yellow Hair and Corrine Eagle Elk. Gwendolyn made her journey to the Spirit World on July 15, 2024 in Martin, SD. Gwendolyn is survived by father, Monte Yellow Hair; daughter, Summer Dawn Yellow Hair; grandson,...
Little Wound schedules Readers Theater/ Oral Interp camp
KYLE – For the second year in a row, Little Wound School has scheduled a Readers Theater/ Oral Interp Camp; this year the camp will run July 29 through August 2 at Little Wound School, in Dan Snethen’s classroom and the school’s amphitheater. “Last year, we had...
CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITE DRESS
Christopher John White Dress was born on December 14, 1978 in Pine Ridge, SD to Marty Roan Eagle and Delilah White Dress. Christopher made his journey to the Spirit World on July 14, 2024 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Christopher is survived by his mother, Delilah...
Wakpamni District breaks ground on new service center
WAKPAMNI DISTRICT – On Wednesday, tribal and district officials joined community members in breaking ground for the new government services building planned for Wakpamni district, there was plenty of food, bouncy houses and fireworks as excitement was building for this new district building. The OST Council, in September of...
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