Oglala man sentenced for strangling a teenage girl and failing to register as a sex offender

A 37-year-old Oglala man has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in federal prison for strangling a teenage girl and failing to register as a sex offender.

July 21, 2025Updated: July 21, 2025
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Two Bayard residents died, driver hospitalized

A Volkswagen Jetta was northbound on US-85 when it collided with a truck at the intersection with Wyoming Highway 216 Thursday morning west of Albin.

Pine Ridge couple indicted for embezzlement, fraud, and larceny from the Oglala Sioux Tribe involving funds for tribal youth

A Pine Ridge couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury on multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 14 counts of wire fraud, larceny and embezzlement and theft from an Indian Tribal Organization, in connection with funds intended for youth services on the reservation.

Garden County senior named Under Armor All-American

Garden County senior named Under Armor All-American

Matching gift could boost Cherry County events center fundraising

A new matching donation could help push a planned events center in Cherry County closer to reality.

Record-high water temperatures recorded on Niobrara National Scenic River

The Niobrara National Scenic River has reached record-high water temperatures multiple times in recent weeks, according to federal monitoring data.

Roads renumbered near Bassett, Springview, Ainsworth

Starting Monday, August 10, 2026, Highway 7 north of Bassett will be renumbered as Highway 183, according to the Rock County Sheriff.