White River News

Central South Dakota and Nebraska received plenty of rain last night and overnight.

A report to the state Health Care Commission says nursing homes in nine South Dakota communities are so critical to long-term care in those areas that the state has an interest in keeping them open.

A Little Eagle man has admitted to driving drunk and causing an accident that killed a passenger in his pick-up. Shane Comes, 25, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials received reports of a fish kill on Lake Francis Case on Friday.

The University of South Dakota Traveling Basketball Camps will make a stop in White River on Friday at Barnhart Gymnasium.

The South Dakota Brand Board has named Wray Shouldis as the new chief brand inspector.

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“It's a small number in the scheme of things, but it's 42 families with answers.”

He was wearing a short-sleeved shirt striped purple and blue, Wrangler jeans and Spalding tennis shoes, size 9, when death found him, abruptly and brutally. via ArgusLeader.com

Methamphetamine use has become a prevalent concern, even in the communitees in Central South Dakota and Nebraska. via KWYR-AM Winner

“Parents across the state will be getting the new brochure, inside will be a letter, that will give them information”

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“We are significantly above comparable districts”

Combining the administration at two schools, eliminating the activity bus and cutting classified staff are three of the many areas the White River School District administration will be cutting as it struggles to gain financial stability.

The cuts total nearly $1.7 million. Superintendent Tom Lockyer sent a letter to parents and community members Monday explaining the reductions.

He said districts across the state are facing significant budget challenges not necessarily related to enrollment reductions. Most shortfalls, he noted, are due to the lack of funding provided by the current state formula. Read more

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“You're very cognizant of what the dangers are wherever you go”

VERMILLION - In the dark, late at night in his bedroom, Tate Mallory could not bury his head deep enough beneath the pillow to escape the explosions and the death and the excruciating pain. via Argus Leader

“With patience, persistence and faith, I have fought back and my will to keep fighting for you has never been stronger. I believe I have been given a second chance at life”

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White River standout Louie Krogman has displayed a rare mix of talent throughout his high school career, and he's quickly approaching the most sacred of South Dakota records. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

“Grandma, can I have a bag of popcorn. "Popcorn is a real luxury”

Community helps give back to those less fortunate By Jane Hinrichs Capital Journal Staff Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 - 07:12:03 pm CST PIERRE -- While most families sit down today with ... via The Capital Journal - Pierre, SD

“Eat up, big guy. It's almost Thanksgiving.”

Forty years I've been married to the woman, and I still fall for every trap in the book. via ArgusLeader.com