• AVON BOYS CLAIM GREAT PLAINS CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY TITLE

    AVON BOYS CLAIM GREAT PLAINS CONFERENCE CROSS COUNTRY TITLE

    October 06, 2026 - 10:45 | By News Staff
    The Avon Pirates cross country team had plenty to celebrate following the Great Plains Conference Meet held in Burke on October 1.The Pirate boys put together a strong showing, earning first place as a team in the conference competition.
  • Cale Cooper fights through a pair of Colman-Egan defenders.

    AVON DOMINATES COLMAN-EGAN IN 46-6 VICTORY

    October 06, 2026 - 10:45 | By Photos By Barb Pechous | Pechous.smugmug.com
    The Avon Pirates wasted little time taking control Friday night, racing out to a commanding first-half lead on their way to a 46-6 home victory over Colman-Egan on October 2.Avon put 24 points on the board in the opening quarter.
  • Grady Bartunek

    RAIDERS RECORD NEW BESTS AT LENNOX

    October 06, 2026 - 10:45 | By Coach Mieke Slaba
    It was the perfect day for running on Friday, October 2nd. The Raiders Cross Country team competed in Lennox at their annual Cross Country Invite. This course is flat and fast. Many of the Wagner Cross Country members hit a new PR. It was a great day to be a Wagner Cross Country Member.
  • NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

    NATIONAL 4-H WEEK

    October 06, 2026 - 10:45 | By Charles Mix County –
    From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to STEM activities, 4-H youth in Charles Mix County are proving they are not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready.
  • AC/DC THUNDER CROSS COUNTRY COMPETES AT PLATTE AND BURKE

    AC/DC THUNDER CROSS COUNTRY COMPETES AT PLATTE AND BURKE

    October 06, 2026 - 10:45 | By Submitted By Coach Beth Harrington
    The AC/DC Thunder cross country team competed in two recent meets, traveling to Platte on September 26 before competing at Burke on October 1.At Platte, Braelyn Jones represented the Thunder in the varsity girls race, placing 39th out of 57 runners with a time of 25:50.7.In the middle school...

    News

    ATTORNEY GENERAL JACKLEY REQUESTS COURT APPROVAL OF SOUTH DAKOTA...

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    PIERRE – Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of...
    AHS ALUMNI: TODD LUKE

    AHS ALUMNI: TODD LUKE

    23 hours ago By Ellanore Grant
    Our Alumni this week is Todd Luke; he graduated from AHS in 1977. He was involved in the football team, and the Jolly Roger. Todd’s plan after graduating was to get married and join the Marine Corps.

    Sports

    LADY PIRATES COMPETE AT GPC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

    LADY PIRATES COMPETE AT GPC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    Lady Pirates Sweep AlcesterHudson The Lady Pirates opened Saturday’s action at Andes Central Volleyball Tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory over Alcester-Hudson. Avon took the opening set 25-12 before dominating the second, 25-8. Rilyn Thury led the Lady Pirates at the net with eight kills.

    Columns

    Just Thought I'd Ask

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    MARK 3:31-35 “There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.And the multitude sat about him, and they said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren without seek for thee.And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother, or my brethren?And he...

    Lifestyle

    Pictured, from left, are: Beau Otte, Carlos Galindo, Leon Fields, and Jessica Barnett.

    Rotary News

    23 hours ago By Submitted By Linda Soukup
    The Wagner Rotary Club met Wednesday, September 30th for the last meeting of our first quarter of the 2026-2027 Rotary Year. Guests included four more WCS Seniors who told us of their future plans.

    Obituaries

    CHERYL NAMMINGA

    23 hours ago By News Staff
    Cheryl Lynn Tames Namminga, 78, of Springfield, died September 30, 2026 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Tyndall. Memorial services were Tuesday, October 6 at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Springfield. Inurnment was in the Emmanuel Reformed Cemetery.
    FRANCIS 'FRANK' E. EGGERS

    FRANCIS 'FRANK' E. EGGERS

    1 week ago By News Staff
    Francis Edward "Frank" Eggers, age 89, went home to be with is Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 13, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born October 2, 1936, in Avon, to Robert and Gladys Eggers. Frank was one of ten siblings and grew up in a large, close-knit family.

    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE

    3 months ago By News Staff
    The Avon 8U Baseball team wrapped up its season in championship fashion by hosting and winning the 8U League Tournament on Saturday, June 27. The young Pirates opened the tournament with a 15-4 victory over Tabor before defeating Parkston 7-2 to advance to the championship game.
    AVON 8U PIRATES CAPTURE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT TITLE