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Median age of Bennett County residents reached 26 by 2021

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 26, 2024

Bennett County residents have a median age of 26-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pennington County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lawrence County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune Pushes for Permanent Telehealth Access for South Dakotans

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 26, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune is working to preserve and expand telehealth access for South Dakotans. As a member of the Senate telehealth working group, Thune is urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities permanent before they expire at the end of the year. These flexibilities expanded access to telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries."South Dakotans have long understood the value of telehealth," said Thune. "I will continue to propose and support efforts to help strengthen telehealth and expand mental health...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pennington County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune, Blackburn Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 25, 2024

U.S. Senators John Thune and Marsha Blackburn have demanded answers from IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel regarding the agency's failure to comply with the No TikTok on Government Devices Act. The act, which was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, bans the use of TikTok on any federal device due to security risks associated with the Chinese-owned social media application.In a letter to Commissioner Werfel, the senators expressed concern over a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) that found over 2,800 mobile devices...

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Thune Slams the Biden FCC’s So-Called Net Neutrality Proposal

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 25, 2024

Jan 25, 2024 - U.S. Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) criticized the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed net neutrality regulations in a speech on the Senate floor. Thune argued that the Biden administration's plan would give the government excessive control over the internet and could result in higher costs for consumers. He also pointed out that broadband investment and internet speeds have increased since the repeal of similar regulations during the Obama administration. Thune led a letter with more than 40 colleagues urging FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Perkins County in week ending Jan. 20

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perkins County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Fall River County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Fall River County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Fall River County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Fall River County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Butte County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Butte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Thune: Americans Are Worse Off Under President Biden

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 23, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, criticized President Biden's three-year tenure, highlighting the negative impact it has had on the American people. Thune focused on the issues of inflation, open borders, energy insecurity, and weakness on the world stage. He cited polls that indicated a majority of Americans feel worse off under President Biden and expressed concerns about the state of the economy.Thune began by addressing the issue of inflation, stating that while it may have decreased from its peak, it still remains well above the Federal...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lawrence County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Meade County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Meade County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lawrence County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 22, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Lawrence County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Meade County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 20

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Meade County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pennington County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 20

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pennington County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Western South Dakota News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 20, 2024

This former Western South Dakota News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Western South Dakota News area weekly mass times

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Thune: Border Security Requires Parole Reform

By Western South Dakota News | Jan 18, 2024

U.S. Senator John Thune has recently highlighted the urgent need to reform the parole system, particularly in relation to border security. In an interview with Stuart Varney on Fox Business, Senator Thune expressed his concerns about the abuse of parole by President Biden, which has resulted in 95 percent of individuals who cross the southern border illegally being admitted into the country.Thune emphasized the significance of parole reform in achieving effective border security. He stated, "We have to close the southern border, and this president has shown no interest in...