Western South Dakota News

U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) have reintroduced the Strengthening Local Processing Act to support small meat and poultry processors in the United States.

John Thune comments on President Trump's first 100 days in office

In a recent press conference in Washington, U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) commented on President Trump's first 100 days in office.

Bennett County: Residents received $7.35 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.5% of income in Bennett County, providing an average of $2,204 per capita to residents.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

These former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

Pennington County residents received $13,016 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 22nd in South Dakota

In 2022, residents of Pennington County received an average of $13,016 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 22nd highest in South Dakota.

How many companies in cities in Lawrence County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Lawrence County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Thune outlines Senate focus on nominations, budget reconciliation, and regulatory repeal

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed key legislative priorities on the Senate floor, highlighting the Senate's agenda for the coming weeks.

Corson County: Medicare dependency reached 4.3% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.3% of income in Corson County, providing an average of $1,764 per capita to residents.

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Sunday, April 27: Stevens High School standout Dylan Richey’s college team wins to North Dakota State Bison

The game took place at Erv Huether Field.

On Sunday, April 27, former Stevens High School standout Bransen Kuehl’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Smith's Ballpark.

Dylan Richey, former Stevens High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Erv Huether Field.

Tia Gease, former Stevens High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Black Hills State Yellow Jackets lost 12-8 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Colorado Mesa Mavericks on Saturday, April 26.

Tia Gease, former Stevens High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at Yellow Jacket Field.

Dylan Richey, former Stevens High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits won 8-6 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the North Dakota State Bison on Saturday, April 26.

Stevens High School standout Phillip Bentz’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, April 26

The Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawks lost 11-1 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Concordia Wisconsin Falcons on Saturday, April 26.

Stevens High School standout Phillip Bentz’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Saturday, April 26

The game took place at Kapco Park.

Saturday, April 26: Stevens High School standout Gracelynn Kelly’s college team wins to Walsh Cavaliers

The game took place at WU Softball Complex.

Saturday, April 26: Stevens High School standout Bransen Kuehl’s college team loses to Kansas Jayhawks

The Utah Utes lost 12-5 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, April 26.

Gracelynn Kelly, former Stevens High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division II softball game