Sign up today for May 23 Niobrara cleanup & celebration

Help commemorate 35 years of the Niobrara National Scenic River by joining the Friends of the Niobrara and NPS staff Saturday, May 23 for a litter pickup, and enjoy lunch, an art show, and the Scenic River’s 35th anniversary celebration at Smith Falls State Park.

May 14, 2026Updated: May 15, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Gordon city council declines fireworks ban amid elevated fire risk

Despite ongoing concerns about wildfire risk, fireworks will be allowed within Gordon city limits this Independence Day after the city council did not approve a temporary ban.

Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake

Drowning death under investigation at Johnson Lake

Allen woman charged after allegedly driving into Merriman business

A 30-year-old Allen woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she drove a pickup into a Merriman business.

Man sentenced to life in Winner killing, later commuted by Governor Noem, now charged in 14-year-old’s death

A 51-year-old Sioux Falls man who was sentenced to life in prison for a 1994 killing in Winner is now facing federal charges in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl.