Gering man drowns at Lake Minatare
A 42-year-old Gering man drowned in a swimming accident July 29 at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area near Minatare.

A 42-year-old Gering man drowned in a swimming accident July 29 at Lake Minatare State Recreation Area near Minatare.

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