Congratulations, Trojan Wrestlers!
The West Central Trojan wrestling team competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre on Saturday, February 15, bringing home fifth place. Pictured back row (left to right) is Coach Tim Weber, Coach Tanner Sturgeon, Coach Chip Carda, Chaz Carda, Hayden Whiting, Carter Evans, Lando Whiting, Keaton Vessells, Cain Grocott, Langdon...
Local elections set for communities
Humboldt, SD water tower (Photo/Submitted) City of Crooks (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Local communities look to undergo some changes in the 2025 year. Terms of...
Hartford Elementary finished renovations
The elementary’s library was greatly expanded thanks to the renovations, gaining a more open-concept feel and look. (Photo/Submitted) Along with the newly-renovated rooms, an...
Current News
Current News
West Central boys cruise past Canton
Trojan Connor Mebius had 10 points, four steals and three assists when West Central soared to...
Trojan wrestling places fifth at State Dual Championships
Trojan Cain Grocott competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre....
West Central girls overcome slow start
West Central senior Rayna Goehring drives past McCook Central/Montrose’s Ashtyn DeKnikker last...
Trojan girls even record with win at Dak-12/NEC Clash
Trojan Ellie Knight was named MVP of the game at the Dak-12/NEC Conference Clash in Madison. The...
West Central boys post home win over Tea Area
Trojan Elliot DeJong goes for the block during their game against the Tri-Valley Mustangs....
Meet and greet with WC wrestling
West Central wrestling Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your pens and marks and bring your smile! The...
Tri-Valley wrestling finishes second in Redfield
The Tri-Valley Mustang boys wrestling team took second at the Redfield Tournament on Saturday,...
Quarrier boys lock down Mustangs in second half
Mustang Tristen Bunde added two points for the Mustangs against the Quarriers on Thursday,...
Sioux Falls Christian pulls away in fourth against Mustang girls
Mustang Izzy Davey was named MVP when the Mustangs took the win in overtime against the Rapid City...
West Central boys wrestling places sixth in Yankton
West Central boys’ wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys wrestling...
Mustang boys wrestling team finishes sixth in Wagner
Mustang Owen Bunde took sixth in the 120-pound class with a record of 2-3 in Wagner on Saturday,...
Tri-Valley girls suffer third straight loss
Mustang Abigail Wagner had seven points and four rebounds when Tri-Valley traveled to Elk...
Obituaries
Donald F. Steineke
86 Hartford, SD January 31, 2025 Donald F. Steineke, 86, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass began at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. George Catholic Church in Hartford....
Marvin C. Fluto
81 Hartford, SD January 2, 2025 Marvin C. Fluto of Hartford, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church. Marvin was born...
Earle Geide
105 Hartford, SD January 4, 2025 Earle Geide, 105 of Hartford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brief stay in hospice. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Beverly Jean Skrovig
98 Colton, SD January 6, 2025 Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at the First...
Richard “Dick” Schmidt
38 Hartford, SD December 18, 2024 Richard “Dick” Lee Schmidt, age 83, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. His funeral service Monday, December 23, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls....
Corrine Maske
76 Sioux Falls, SD November 28, 2024 Corrine Maske, 76, of Sioux Falls passed away at her home in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2024, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of...
Kellin “Kelly” DeVries
56 Hartford, SD October 24, 2024 Kellin “Kelly” Duane DeVries, age 56, of Hartford, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral Service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, at Reach Church, 5101 S. Mellenberndt Place,...
Diane (Rang) Bendt
57 Viborg, SD (originally from Hartford area) October 24, 2024 Diane Allie (Rang) Bendt, 57 of Viborg, died on October 24, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Viborg Community Center,...
Sports
Mustang wrestling wins two at final duals in Garretson
Mustang Alex McFarland had one pin during their dual at Garretson on Thursday, February 13, when the Mustangs defeated Garretson 63-15 and Flandreau 75-6. (Photo/Ashley Sanders) Tri-Valley wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team...
Cougars rally in middle quarters in win over Mustang boys
Mustang Kobe Krome had five points and three rebounds when Tri-Valley played the Milbank Bulldogs on Saturday, February 15. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Tri-Valley boys’ basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The McCook Central/Montrose Cougars rallied in the second and third...
Davey sets school record, Mustang girls scorch nets
Mustang Emery Pearson had 13 points and three rebounds when Tri-Valley hosted McCook Central/Montrose Cougars on Monday, February 17. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Tri-Valley girls’ basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Izzy Davey was on fire against the McCook...
West Central boys cruise past Canton
Trojan Connor Mebius had 10 points, four steals and three assists when West Central soared to their win over the Canton C-Hawks with the score of 85-34. Mebius also had 11 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals when they played against the Madison...
Trojan wrestling places fifth at State Dual Championships
Trojan Cain Grocott competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre. Grocott finished the day with a record of 2-1. (Photo/South Dakota Public Broadcasting) The West Central Trojan coaches were busy coaching on the side of the mats during the...
West Central girls overcome slow start
West Central senior Rayna Goehring drives past McCook Central/Montrose’s Ashtyn DeKnikker last week Tuesday in Salem. The Trojans defeated the Fighting Cougars from MCM, 69-43, to up their record to 9-8 after the game. Goehring had 13 points when the Trojans hosted...
Trojan girls even record with win at Dak-12/NEC Clash
Trojan Ellie Knight was named MVP of the game at the Dak-12/NEC Conference Clash in Madison. The Trojans played the Webster Bearcats on Saturday, February 8, with Knight ending the game with 11 points. Knight also had 10 points when West Central played the Madison...
West Central boys post home win over Tea Area
Trojan Elliot DeJong goes for the block during their game against the Tri-Valley Mustangs. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Trojan Luke Knight is hands up on defense. The next action for the Trojans was Friday, February 14, when they hosted the Madison Bulldogs. Results were not...