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77.4% of Perkins County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 19, 2024

Of the 2,977 citizens living in Perkins County in 2021, 77.4% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,304 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Thune Torches Biden FCC’s Heavy-Handed Net Neutrality Scheme

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 18, 2024

"WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) criticized the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) plan to reimpose net neutrality regulations in a speech on the Senate floor. Thune highlighted concerns about the potential negative impacts of the proposed regulations, drawing parallels to previous experiences with similar rules.Thune expressed his disapproval of the upcoming FCC vote, stating, "Mr. President, next week the Biden Federal Communications Commission will take a pointless and destructive vote to reimpose onerous net neutrality regulations." He further...

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Thune Accuses Democrats of Ignoring Border Crisis

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 17, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) criticized Senate Democrats for their handling of the impeachment case against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing their failure to address the ongoing border crisis. Thune highlighted the alarming statistics related to illegal immigration at the southern border and expressed concern over the national security implications.Thune emphasized the severity of the situation by stating, "7,633,650. That’s the number of migrant encounters at our southern border since President Biden took office." He...

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Pennington County in week ending Apr. 13

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 16, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune to Biden: U.S. Must Stand Up to Iran’s Aggression and Support Our Ally Israel

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 16, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today addressed the recent attack on Israel by Iran and its proxies. Thune criticized President Biden's handling of Iran and emphasized the importance of standing with Israel against Iranian aggression.Thune highlighted the severity of the situation, stating, “This weekend Iran and its proxies in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq fired a barrage of missiles and drones against Israel. The direct attack was a marked escalation on Iran’s part." He called for a united front against Iran, saying, “And it is time for the United States, our...

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 13, 2024

The following parishes in the Western South Dakota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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79.8% of Harding County residents old enough to vote in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 12, 2024

Of the 1,179 citizens living in Harding County in 2021, 79.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 941 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Leverage American Agriculture

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, are urging President Biden to prioritize the summertime sale of E15 fuel, as reported in a press release. The senators emphasize the importance of leveraging American biofuels to drive down fuel costs for consumers.In a joint statement, the senators highlighted the significance of biofuels, stating, “[W]e must pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes leveraging domestic biofuels.” They pointed out that permitting the sale of higher...

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Thune Criticizes Biden's Economic Policies as Inflation Rises

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 10, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered a scathing critique of the Biden administration's economic policies in a recent speech on the Senate floor. Thune highlighted the impact of these policies on American families as inflation continues to rise.Thune began by addressing the latest inflation numbers, stating, "Mr. President, inflation numbers came out this morning." He emphasized the persistent trend of elevated inflation under the Biden administration, pointing out that the rate had increased to 3.5 percent in March.The senator then highlighted the...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Lawrence County in week ending Apr. 6

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune Urges Full Impeachment Trial for Secretary Mayorkas

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has called for a full Senate trial upon the receipt of articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Speaking at the Senate Republican leadership press conference, Thune emphasized the necessity of accountability in addressing the border crisis under Mayorkas' leadership.Thune stated, "The Senate should conduct a trial." He highlighted the severity of the situation at the border, citing staggering numbers of illegal entries and individuals on the terrorist watchlist. Thune described the...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Pennington County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune Calls for Senate Trial in Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor urging for a full Senate trial in the impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Thune emphasized the importance of thoroughly examining the House of Representatives' case against Secretary Mayorkas.Thune began by stating, "Mr. President, tomorrow afternoon the House of Representatives will transmit articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate." He pointed out that the House has presented serious charges...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Meade County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Meade County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 6, 2024

The following parishes in the Western South Dakota News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Custer County in week ending Mar. 30?

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 6, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Custer County in week ending Mar. 30

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 5, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Custer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 30, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Census Bureau: 82.7% of people in Lawrence County were old enough to vote in 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Apr 5, 2024

Of the 25,687 citizens living in Lawrence County in 2021, 82.7% were old enough to vote, equating to 21,233 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.