The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder earned a dramatic postseason victory before seeing their season come to an end a few days later.
The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder earned a dramatic postseason victory before seeing their season come to an end a few days later.
After more than a decade on the sidelines, Andes Central/ Dakota Christian girls basketball coach Shane Nieuwenhuis is stepping away from coaching, closing a chapter that has been defined by strong teams, lasting relationships, and a deep commitme
The Wagner boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and nnever looked back Tuesday night, defeating Bon Homme 77-42 in the opening round of the Region 5A tournament.
The Wagner Lady Raiders are once again headed to the Class A State Basketball Tournament after a strong defensive performance in Irene last Thursday night.
Senior Gannon Knebel’s persistence paid off in a big way Saturday, February 28, in Sioux Falls.
The Wagner Lady Raiders took to the big stage at the SDHSAA Girls State Wrestling Championships, competing against top talent from across the state.
Congratulations to Avon students Kate Swier and Abby Gretschmann for earning Academic All-State honors. This recognition highlights their hard work and dedication to excellence in the classroom.
Last month I shared about the value of adult modeling and the impact of bullying on mental health.
Week eight down and one week left to go for the 101st Legislative Session. In appropriations this week we rolled through budget setting for departments that didn’t have much change from last year.
PIERRE — A report on this year’slegislativebillsthatmay haveaffectedtheSouthDakota High School Activities Association led to a warning about state associations that are suffering from legislative i
The Avon Pirates traveled to Alcester on March 2 to take on Alcester/Hudson in an exciting matchup that went into overtime, with the Pirates pulling out a 63-60 victory.
After finishing as state runner-up the past two seasons, Gannon Knebel of the Wagner Red Raiders made sure his final trip to the top stage ended just the way he had envisioned since he was four yea
The Wagner boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead and nnever looked back Tuesday night, defeating Bon Homme 77-42 in the opening round of the Region 5A tournament.
The Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder earned a dramatic postseason victory before seeing their season come to an end a few days later.
M ATTHEW 9:10-13 'And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans ( Tax Collectors) and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.
M AT THEW 8: 1 - 4 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu
M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
Platte, South Dakota
10 Years Ago - 2016
For one Wagner native, wrestling has been far more than a sport.
Eugene Dressler was born October 2, 1930 on a farm near Claflin, KS, the son of Ernest and Caroline (Budig) Dressler.
Leo Novak, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at the Good Samaritan Society in Wagner, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by the love of his famil
Janet Justina Lassen passed away Monday February 9, 2026, in San Andreas, Ca. at the age of 83. She was born on July 29, 1942 in Wagner to Walter and Jennie Wollman.
Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.
