Hartford Dairy Queen becomes certified training location
The Hartford Dairy Queen has become a certified training location, which is one of five in the nation. The Hartford location will now be able to train new DQ managers and owners on how to successfully run their own branches. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This December, Hartford’s Dairy Queen has undergone an exciting development. As of...
South Bar to hold benefit for Taylor Plooster
Taylor Plooster was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The South Bar will be hosting an adult BINGO fundraiser for her and her family on January 25. (Photo/Submitted) Abby...
Consignment shop to open in Humboldt
Blessings From Above 4 All will be offering a wide variety of items. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 4....
Current News
Current News
Tri-Valley boys win first game of season
Mustang Brady Jewett had 18 points and six rebounds when the team earned their first win of the...
Trojan girls basketball drops two in back to back days
The Trojans traveled to Groton on Friday, December 20, and then to Vermillion on Saturday,...
West Central boys remain undefeated with two more wins
West Central Boys’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys earned...
West Central girls suffer road loss in Vermillion
The Trojans outscored the Vermillion Tanagers in the final quarter, 11-8. However, West Central...
Five Trojans place at Rapid City
West Central Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan wrestling team...
Madison survives hot shooting from Gacke
Mustang Teagin Gacke had 19 points and four rebounds when the team traveled to Parkston to take on...
Heier heats up late, hits game winner for Trojans in Vermillion
With the assist from Trojan Will Kuhl, Trojan Hayden Heier nailed a game-winning three-pointer as...
Tri-Valley girls take win over Madison
Mustang Mattie Huwe had 11 points when Tri-Valley was on the road to play the Parkston Trojans....
Mustang wrestling finishes fourth at Howard
Tri-Valley Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team took...
West Central girls and boys wrestling teams both take top spot at Rider Invite
The West Central Trojan boys and girls wrestling teams took the team title when they competed at...
Tri-Valley Mustangs sweep home Quadrangular
The Tri-Valley Mustang wrestling team opened their season at the “Top of the Rock” invite in Dell...
Giving extra joy during the holidays
The West Central Trojan boys soccer team spread some holiday bliss this Thanksgiving by delivering...
Obituaries
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,...
Lowell Grave
84 Hartford, SD October 8, 2024 Lowell John Grave loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and horse loving enthusiast, ascended the stairway to heaven on Tuesday, October 8, at the age of 84. Funeral Service were at 10 am Monday, October...
Neal Busser
86 Colton, SD September 30, 2024 Neal Busser, age 86, of rural Colton, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at his home. Funeral services were held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, rural Colton. Interment was in the church cemetery....
Patty Fortney
70 Hartford, SD September 18, 2024 Patty Fortney of Hartford, SD aged 70 died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from complications due to AL Amyloidosis and the resulting kidney failure. She was born Patricia Sue Saltmarsh on November 22, 1953 in Shelby...
Arthur Wirth
93 Viborg, SD August 29, 2024 Arthur Wirth, 93 of Viborg, passed away on August 29, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home, Viborg. Funeral Service was at 10 a.m. Friday, September 6, at the Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m....
Sports
Balanced attack leads to Mustangs win in Marion
Mustang Ty Oyen had 13 points, nine rebounds, and three assists when the Mustangs took on Freeman Academy/Marion on Monday, December 30. (Photo/Heather Bunde) Tri-Valley Boys’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team used a...
Trojan wrestling teams compete in Madison
Trojan Hailey Fortney took second with a record of 3-1 at the Madison Invite on Saturday, December 21. (Photo/Lily Jurrens) West Central Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan girls and boys wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Madison...
Tri-Valley wrestling finishes ninth at Cossack Avalanche Tournament
Mustang Luke Nehlich took third place at the West Central dual on Thursday, December 19, finishing with one pin. (Photo/Submitted) Tri-Valley Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang boys wrestling team finished ninth at the Sioux Valley Cossack...
Tri-Valley boys win first game of season
Mustang Brady Jewett had 18 points and six rebounds when the team earned their first win of the season against Garretson on Friday, December 20. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Tri-Valley Boys’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang boys basketball team...
Trojan girls basketball drops two in back to back days
The Trojans traveled to Groton on Friday, December 20, and then to Vermillion on Saturday, December 21, to play in the Vermillion Boosters Holiday Classic. The Trojans fell short to Groton with a score of 45-35. Croton, NE took the win over the Trojans with a score of...
West Central boys remain undefeated with two more wins
West Central Boys’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys earned two more wins and remained undefeated after games on back-to-back days. The Trojans traveled to Groton on Friday, December 20. The Trojans took a 54-38 win over the Tigers...
West Central girls suffer road loss in Vermillion
The Trojans outscored the Vermillion Tanagers in the final quarter, 11-8. However, West Central came up just short with the Tanagers taking the win with a score of 69-55. (Photo/Robin Eich) West Central Girls’ Basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central...
Five Trojans place at Rapid City
West Central Wrestling Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan wrestling team continued their trip on the western side of the state by participating in the Rapid City Invitational on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14.The boys team had four...