Lake Andes News

By Monica Wepking, Editor Less than 30 people attended an informational meeting, held by Charles Mix County Commissioners, on zoning on Monday, June 16, 2008 in the Wagner Armory.

A county commissioner in Charles Mix County says a large hog farm being built in the county has spurred interest in developing a zoning ordinance.

The SD Game, Fish, & Parks Department recently admitted that the current adult walleye numbers in the Francis Case Reservoir are down as past hatch numbers were poor.

Due to current lake-level conditions and advisement from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers of additional reductions in water levels, The Bass Federation has made the decision to relocate the June 4-6 TBF Central ...

A judge says a Marty man who faces murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault charges will stand trial in October instead of July.

By Monica Wepking, Editor A benefit account has been set-up at Andes State Bank in Lake Andes for Monica Strait and five other family members that lost their belongings and her business in a fire on Monday, May ...

There will be a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, from 9 - 11:45 a.m. & 12:15 - 2:30 p.m., at the Lakeview Colony - Gym, in Lake Andes, SD. via The Lakeandes Wave

LAKE ANDES, S.D. - About 25 people arrested last week for blocking traffic to a hog farm construction site near Wagner made their first court appearances in Charles Mix County court. via ArgusLeader.com

“We've still got a business to run. But this is a fight for the health and welfare of our children.”

A group of 17 Yankton Sioux Tribe members were arrested Tuesday at the protest of a hog confinement operation after they blocked a road they claim is controlled by tribal authorities. via Argus Leader

“I'll do what has to be done, my resolve in strong”

The wail of singers in a drum group drowned out the faint growl of cement trucks delivering cement for a controversial hog farm here after 17 people were arrested this afternoon. via Argus Leader

“That's crumbs we're getting here in South Dakota”

WAGNER - Opponents of a planned hog confinement near Wagner waved protest signs and vented their frustrations Monday night at a meeting with the project's supporters. via ArgusLeader.com

SDWagner Death,0129 Prosecutors won't seek death penalty in Wagner slaying LAKE ANDES, S.D. A Marty man won't face the death penalty in the February death of Michael "Chico" Costello of Wagner. via KXMA-TV Dickinson

Posted by: Joel Rosenthal - 03/10/2008 6:19 PM In America we do not have do overs in elections. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

“It's kind of scary, because nothing like this normally happens. It's a small town and everybody usually knows everyone.”

A murder investigation is underway in the small town of Wagner. That's about 50 miles southwest of Mitchell. via KSFY-TV Sioux Falls

A Wagner man is scheduled to be arraigned in connection with the death of one person and injury of another at a Wagner apartment complex. via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

Aves and Larry Sejnoha celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 4, 2008, at a dinner with three of their daughters and sons-in-law. The couple was married on Feb. via Sierra Vista Herald

“We really would encourage people to apply right away to join the program”

Adults earning low to moderate incomes can join a new program operated by Madison's Inter-Lakes Community Action Program to receive matching funds that can help pay for a home, a college degree or starting a ... via Madison Daily Leader

“Its further proof that voting discrimination still exists in our country and a stark reminder of the continuing need for civil rights enforcement by the executive branch.”

LAKE ANDES SD 2/15/2008 The American Civil Liberties Union applauded the Department of Justice recently for enforcing the Voting Rights Act by objecting to a discriminatory South Dakota redistricting ordinance. via Native American Times

Local residents spent Tuesday digging out from 3.6 inches of snow that fell Monday. via ArgusLeader.com

SDWebster Two Hawk,0143 Webster Two Hawk honored for 50 years of service FORT PIERRE, S.D. The Reverend Webster Two Hawk of Pierre, who has been an Episcopal priest for 50 years, has been honored for his ... via KXMA-TV Dickinson