Pine Ridge man sentenced to more than 19 years for drug conspiracy and firearm charges

James Shangreaux conspired with others to distribute at least 350 grams of methamphetamine in Rapid City and within the Pine Ridge Reservation.

February 11, 2026Updated: February 12, 2026
By Casey Wonnenberg

Regional

Author of bestselling Longmire books visits Valentine

Fans of the “Longmire” series got a chance to meet the man behind the books during a stop in Valentine this week.

South Dakota woodworker raises more than $48,000 for Sandhills cancer patients

Among the cattle selling at Valentine Livestock Auction Thursday was something a little different: a handmade semi-truck and trailer toy.

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Lila’s Legend: Is the state’s oldest schoolhouse haunted? We sent two reporters to stay the night and find out

Valentine restaurant plans to close Dec. 31

Old Mill Deli and Pizza has announced plans to close at the end of the year.

Gordon City Council faces second vacancy in weeks

The Gordon City Council will be looking for another new member after Brad Gates announced his resignation during Thursday’s meeting.

Four Republicans, one plane and a final campaign push

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg and former Nebraska state Sen. Julie Slama traveled together Thursday, making campaign stops across rural Nebraska ahead of next week’s election.