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.
Who couldn’t use a little more money in their pocket? Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, there’s a good chance you’ll be seeing more money in your pocket when you file your taxes this year.
Avon School has announced its Gold Standard Pirates of the Week.
3 weeks to go! In State Affairs Committee we have had our work cut out and have been meeting 2 times a day to get through our bill log.
The Legislative Session is two thirds done with the completion of Week Six.
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 Lady Raiders celebrated Senior Night in style Friday, earning their fifth consecutive SESD Conference championship with a commanding 5830 victory over the Platte-Geddes Panthers.
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.
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.
Blizzards, tornadoes, and floods are a few of the natural hazards that strike this part of the country.
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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.
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.
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.
