WHO chief: The COVID pandemic is ‘most certainly not over’

The COVID-19 pandemic is “most certainly not over,” the head of the World Health Organization warned Sunday, despite a decline in reported cases since the peak of the omicron wave. He told governments that “we lower our guard at our peril.”

May 22, 2022Updated: May 22, 2022
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Storm damages communications tower in Cherry County

A powerful storm late last month damaged a communications tower in Cherry County.

Cherry County firefighters explore regional task force during busy fire season

After several large fires across the region this year, Cherry County firefighters are exploring the creation of a task force to improve emergency response

Pine Ridge men plead not guilty to felony theft in Gordon

Two Pine Ridge men have pleaded not guilty to felony theft charges following an incident in Gordon that authorities say involved a stolen pickup and a chaotic confrontation.

Pine Ridge woman sentenced after shots fired inside Rushville home

A 28-year-old Pine Ridge woman was sentenced to one week in jail and fined $500 after authorities said she fired a gun inside a Rushville home.