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Those honored on Seniors Night are pictured, from left: Ashlyn Koupal (Michael and Tera Koupal), Ky Arpan (Wyman Waters and grandparents, Ken and Roxanne Honomichl), Matthew Kokes (Jay and Lori Kok

Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

This week in appropriations we held bill hearings, but most had action deferred until a later date.

Take a moment to breathe. Close your eyes. Slowly inhale through your nose, pause, and gently exhale through your mouth.

Sports

The Wagner JV squad faced an uphill battle early against Chamberlain. The Raiders trailed

13–8 after the first quarter and were down 24–16 at halftime.

The Wagner Lady Raiders overcame a slow first quarter to defeat Gregory 51-16 in their final regular season road game.

The Wagner boys JV team won their home finale Friday night against Platte-Geddes. Both teams shot the ball well early, with Wagner leading 18-15 after the first period.

Opinion

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

P ROVERBS 30:24-28 'There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are bu

Feb 10, 2026 - 11:40

M ATTHEW 16:13-15 'When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Feb 3, 2026 - 12:04

JOHN 3: 3,5 3) 'Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'(KJV) 5) 'Jesus answered, verily, verily, I say unto

Jan 27, 2026 - 11:18

Submitted by Dr. James Schirtzinger, D.D.

Lifestyle

By Michael Klinski South Dakota News Watch

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Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are a few of the natural hazards that strike this part of the country.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

President Jamie Soukup called the Wagner Rotarians to order on Wednesday, February 18th. There was a smaller crowd for the usual Wednesday meeting but in the rain or shine the meeting will go on.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

10 YEARS AGO

Wagner-Bon Homme gymnasts brought home a third place trophy from the state meet.

Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Aaron Lee Wyman was born September 15, 1975 in Muncie, Indiana to Forrest (Woody) and Wilma Wyman. Aaron attended special education classes in Muncie from pre-K through 12th grade.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Richard (Dick) Barta was born June 12, 1932, in Wagner to John and Bernice (Mitchell) Barta, the youngest of five siblings: Leota, Cletus, Don, and Eileen.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Janet Justina Lassen passed away Monday February 9, 2026, in San Andreas, Ca. at the age of 83. She was born on July 29, 1942 in Wagner to Walter and Jennie Wollman.

Feb 24, 2026 - 13:22

Jerry F. Novotny, 81, of Gresham, Oregon, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

There will be a funeral at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Lake Andes at 11 a.m. on July 11.