Andes Central students participated in the Lake Andes Nursing Home coloring contest. First Place: Evelyn, Second Place: Jameson, Third Place: Mathias; They received a free movie ticket to the Wagner Theater.
Andes Central students participated in the Lake Andes Nursing Home coloring contest. First Place: Evelyn, Second Place: Jameson, Third Place: Mathias; They received a free movie ticket to the Wagner Theater.
Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th. We had 9 events which featured 5 Solos, 2 Duets, 1 Quartet, and 1 Small Ensemble singing to receive a rating.
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 Kokes), and Kalea Kuhlman (Jeff and Rhonda Kuhlman).<
The Avon Pirates capped off a successful night on Thursday, February 12, completing the sweep over Tripp/Delmont/ Armour with a 62-46 victory. The win improves the Pirates’ season record to 6-11.
The Bon Homme/Avon wrestlers competed at the State Dual Tournament Saturday in Pierre, where they wrestled hard throughout the day and earned runner-up honors following a tough championship match against Canton.
The 25th Legislative day is in the books and Cross-Over day is Tuesday of this week. The Committees in the House of Representatives are doing well, and most have completed their Bill Log.
Rapid City, S.D. – The 113 chapters and over 6500 members that make up the South Dakota FFA Association (SD FFA) will celebrate National FFA Week February 21-28.
Fourteen Wagner HS Choir Students competed at Vocal Solo/Ensemble Contest in Kimball on Wednesday, February 4th.
History was made this past week for the Wagner girls wrestling program as Izzy Myer and Jaylecia Powers became the first Lady Raiders to qualify for the state tournament.
The Wagner boys wrestling team competed at the Region 3B Tournament in Winner, turning in a strong performance and qualifying three wrestlers for the state tournament.
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.
The AC/DC Thunder varsity girls turned in a strong all-around performance last Saturday at the Great Plains Conference Tournament in Bonesteel, defeating SF Lutheran 44–21.
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Pictured, back row, from left are: Darcy Kaberna, Daniel Dion, Chad Kreeger, and Traci Payer; front row, from left: Jamie Tjeerdsma, Jay Kokes, and Brad Lhotak.
The Annual Men’s Chorus Festival Concert will be presented this year on Sunday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dakota Christian school gymnasium east of Platte on Highway 44.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
