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AG issues statement on progress in search for Rachel Cyriacks
PIERRE For the past two weeks, speculation on the focus of a multi-agency search on the banks of the James River north of Huron has been as acting on a tip to the location of a young Woonsocket woman, Rachel Cyriacks. On Friday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has…
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School board votes to suspend student
HURON The Huron Board of Education met in special session Wednesday evening, to take up the question of possible discipline of a student. After a half-hour executive session, at which Superintendent Dr. Kraig Steinhoff testified before the board, the board reconvened and voted unanimously to approve Steinhoffs recommendation and suspend…
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Noem notes focus on education, workforce and health care in annual state budget address
PIERRE – South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem outlined her budget vision on Tuesday, emphasizing tighter spending amid rising inflation, while also proposing funding increases for K-12 education, health care providers and state employees. The second-term Republican governors budget plan through fiscal year 2025 came in advance of the legislative session,…
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Mites open 2023-2024 season
The Huron Mite All-Stars opened their season Saturday at the Mitchell Jamboree. The All-Stars will host a Jamboree on Saturday and Sunday at Bergman Arena.
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Realtors ring bells for Salvation Army
HURON Huron Realtors volunteered to ring bells on Dec. 1 for the Salvation Army, raising almost $600 at Coborns and $208 at Fair City Foods. At the Realtors annual meeting, they were able to raise $1,580, which was used to buy socks, undergarments, coats, stocking caps and gloves. All of…
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State Oral Interp Festival awards superiors
HARRISBURG James Valley Christian SchoolsOral Interpretation team brought home the Team Excellence Award after winning five Superiors including one Superior with Distinction at the State Festival in Harrisburg Dec. 1-2. Members of the Huron Readers Theater team are, from left, Antony Sorto, Lily Halter, Tessa Gogolin, and Cameron Cutshaw. Also…
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City agrees to provide new employee assistance program
HURON In a short meeting Monday evening, the Huron City Commission approved a relatively small expenditure that could have significant payback to the city. Human resources manager Shanna Sterrett presented the service agreement with Connections, Inc. to provide training and employee assistance services for $6,399 in 2024. The programs that…
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Catch the light show
This yard of Dustin and Sabrina Banghart at 1878 Illinois Ave. S.W. is decked out with holiday characters basking in the glow of 84,987 Christmas lights adorning the home and property. Two donation booths at the site are raising funds for the Beadle County Humane Society.
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Investigation continues into 2013 disappearance of woman
HURON An investigation into the disappearance of a Woonsocket woman in 2013 intensified Wednesday, on the banks of the James River north and east of Huron. Late Wednesday afternoon, the Sanborn County Sheriff told Dakota News Now that the search north of Huron is related to the 2013 disappearance of…
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County sets tax deed sale date
HURON The Beadle County Commission meeting Tuesday morning was called to order by vice chairman Rick Benson in absence of chairman Doug Ramsell. Among a number of items addressed by the commission during the meeting included setting a date for sale of tax deed properties by the county. The sale…
