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USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD (SDNW FIILE PHOTO)

USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD (SDNW FIILE PHOTO)

USPS audit confirms longstanding mail issues in SD

Molly Wetsch, South Dakota News Watch
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
An official report from the Office of the Inspector General for the U.S. Postal Service has brought further clarity to ongoing questions of the organization's performance in South Dakota, nearly a year after one of the state's congressional members called it into question.The 30-page report...
Community Youth Group Kick Off: Area Students Invited Oct. 7

Community Youth Group Kick Off: Area Students Invited Oct. 7

Community Youth Group Kick Off: Area Students Invited Oct. 7

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The Wessington Springs Area Community Youth Group will hold their kickoff event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The event will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 210 Dunham Ave. N. in Wessington Springs. There will be games, supper, music and fellowship.
Local FFA members awarded blue jackets

Local FFA members awarded blue jackets

Local FFA members awarded blue jackets

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Eleven local FFA members are among 418 students from 86 chapters across South Dakota selected to receive their own FFA jackets this fall through the South Dakota FFA Foundation’s Blue Jackets Bright Futures program.
Businesses invited to be part of Pheasants Forever Opening Day event

Businesses invited to be part of Pheasants Forever Opening Day event

Businesses invited to be part of Pheasants Forever Opening Day event

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Area businesses have an opportunity to put themselves in front of visiting hunters, and help showcase Wessington Springs to a national audience, when Pheasants Forever comes to town for South Dakota’s pheasant opener.Businesses interested in getting involved are invited to an informational meeting...
Disney movies came to life as Wessington Springs students and community members filled the streets with colorful floats for the 2026 Homecoming parade.

Disney movies came to life as Wessington Springs students and community members filled the streets with colorful floats for the 2026 Homecoming parade.

Disney magic takes to Main Street

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Disney movies came to life as Wessington Springs students and community members filled the streets with colorful floats for the 2026 Homecoming parade. School/Class Float winners were: 1st, Seniors; 2nd, 7th Grade; and 3rd, Freshmen.
SHERIFF: DRIVERS RUNNING SCHOOL BUS LIGHTS IN WESSINGTON SPRINGS

SHERIFF: DRIVERS RUNNING SCHOOL BUS LIGHTS IN WESSINGTON SPRINGS

SHERIFF: DRIVERS RUNNING SCHOOL BUS LIGHTS IN WESSINGTON SPRINGS

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Jerauld County Sheriff Jason Weber is again reminding motorists to stop for flashing red school bus lights after drivers have been reported failing to stop for buses in Wessington Springs since school began.Under a law passed last year, the consequences for offenders are more serious.South Dakota...
Games were the theme as Wolsey-Wessington students and community members took over Highway 281 for the 2026 Homecoming parade.

Games were the theme as Wolsey-Wessington students and community members took over Highway 281 for the 2026 Homecoming parade.

School spirit stops traffic on Highway 281

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Games were the theme as Wolsey-Wessington students and community members took over Highway 281 for the 2026 Homecoming parade. Middle School winners were: 1st, 7th Grade; 2nd, 8th Grade; and 3rd, 6th Grade. High School winners were: 1st, Seniors; 2nd, Juniors; 3rd, Sophomores; and 4th, Freshmen.
Parade change lets Spartan band members join class floats

Parade change lets Spartan band members join class floats

Parade change lets Spartan band members join class floats

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Spartan Marching Band will take a slightly different route during Friday’s Homecoming parade, allowing band members to join their classmates on class floats. The band will begin on College Avenue with the other parade entries and march to the intersection of Main Street and Barrett Avenue.
Little Spartans gather with event organizer Kendall Kolousek for a photo during the Little Spartans Homecoming Prom. Kolousek organized the event as her senior project, giving students in grades K-6 a chance to dress up, have fun and make Homecoming memories of their own. (PHOTO COURTESY LIZA KOLOUSEK)

Little Spartans gather with event organizer Kendall Kolousek for a photo during the Little Spartans Homecoming Prom. Kolousek organized the event as her senior project, giving students in grades K-6 a chance to dress up, have fun and make Homecoming memories of their own. (PHOTO COURTESY LIZA KOLOUSEK)

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Little Spartans make big memories at Homecoming Prom

Wshs Journalism Student Brooke Mohling
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
For many students, prom is a high school tradition that seems to be years away.
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