Wrestling Roundup – Scoopers roll over Douglas/RCC
February 6, 2026
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team cruised to an 81-0 win over Douglas/RC Christian Thursday night, the
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team cruised to an 81-0 win over Douglas/RC Christian Thursday night, the
Donald Dean Dubbe was born February 25, 1926 to Emil and Dora Dubbe in Humboldt, South Dakota. He passed away
Longtime Sturgis resident Ruth Lillian Paulson died on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Eureka, South Dakota, at 101 years old.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Police Department and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office continue the search for warrant
The angels have finally come, given our blessed friend his wings, and allowed him to pass into the Kingdom of
Leonard Joseph Bettelyoun, known to many as “Joe,” was born on December 1, 1967, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, and
Pat Dinkins, 86, of Bison, SD passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Service of Remembrance for Pat will be
GILLETTE, Wyo. – The Sturgis Scooper boys J.V. wrestling team picked up a 74-4 win over Campbell County Tuesday. The
RAPID CITY, S.D. – At the Black Hills Stock Show Monday, the popular Angus breed filled the auction stands as
Sid Fairbanks, age 71, of White River, South Dakota, died on Friday, January 30, 2026 in Sioux Falls. Visitation will
Thomas Glenn Tifft, 74, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Spearfish, South Dakota. Born on August 15, 1951, in
Dagan Burns, age 21 of Belle Fourche, died Saturday, January 31, 2026 as the result of a truck accident near
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met for their first meeting in February at city hall last night. On
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The interagency search for Jeremy Taylor continues today with a variety of resources, air assets and
BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team captured first place at the Belle Fourche Invite, running away
UNDATED – South Dakota Prep Basketball Scoreboard for Thursday, January 29: GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Aberdeen Christian 45, James Valley Christian
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team rolled to a 74-6 dual win over Belle Fourche on senior
HILL CITY, S.D. – Hill City Firefighters were dispatched to an RV fire early this morning south of town. In
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police say following results of an autopsy, the death of a man whose body
Carol Madsen Kleinheksel, 87, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026. Carol was born on July 8, 1938, to Stanley and
STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis Scooper boys and girls basketball teams dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Hill
STURGIS, S.D. – A man from North Dakota was sentenced to 10 years in prison with one year suspended in
PIERRE, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team won all four of their duals and captured first place in
RAPID CITY, S.D. – In boys wrestling on Thursday, Rapid City Stevens battled Belle Fourche in a dual, coming out
Michael David Anderson was born Dec. 18, 1962, at Beale AFB, California to Kenneth and Mary Anderson. Mike was born
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Rapid City Police said Thursday night they are continuing to work through a call regarding gun
Joseph Thomas Carson was born on July 14, 1963, to Joseph A. and Darlene S. Carson in Fort Collins, Colorado.
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council received a welcome December 2025 sales tax report at their meeting Monday night.
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council on Tuesday night approved Resolution 2026-04, which will adopt the 2026 utility rates,
NEW UNDERWOOD, S.D. – In high school wrestling on Monday, the New Underwood Tigers went 2-0 in their home triangular.
Stephen L. Kenoyer passed away at his home on January 17, 2026. Stephen was born August 7, 1938, in Hot
Raymond (Ray) Aga was born on March 24, 1932, in a little brown house just west of Sturgis SD to
Mary Koens, age 74 of Belle Fourche, died Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, following
Rick Sutter, age 76, of Wall, South Dakota, died on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Kadoka Nursing Home. Visitation
CASPER, Wyo. – The Sturgis Scooper Girls Wrestling team went 9-0 in their duals and walked away with the team
STURGIS, S.D. – The area once again is feeling the effects of high winds, leading to damage, accidents and power
Robert “Bob” McCormick, age 95, of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Hans P. Peterson Memorial
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board this week approved a change in bus service for the coming year.
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Stevens wrestling squad benefited from four forfeits in beating Douglas/Rapid City Christian in
Glenn Patrick Tifft, 36, of Union Center, SD passed away on January 3, 2026. A memorial service will be held
Troy Howard Chapman, 69, passed away peacefully at Garden Hills Assisted Living in Spearfish, SD on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
SUMMERSET, S.D. – The Summerset Police Department announces that Shannon Butler, 51, has been indicted by a Meade County Grand
Justin Anthony Mitchell (44) of Duluth, MN, left our world on December 29, 2025. He was born on May 26,
Sean Thomas Goodyear was born March 15, 2001, in Houston, TX, to David Goodyear and Maureen (Haas) Goodyear. Sean was
Betty Sinkey, age 88, of Philip, South Dakota, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Scotchman Living Center in Philip.
Phyllis Hanrahan, age 94 of Philip, SD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Scotchman Living Center
Thomas Wayne Anderson was born August 20, 1940, in San Francisco, CA, to F.P. and Mary Leta (Locklear) Anderson. He
STURGIS, S.D. – In prep wrestling Thursday night, both Sturgis Scooper girls and boys defeated Thunder Basin in a dual
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Police and Meade County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident at I-90’s Exit 32 Thursday Night.
Harvey C. Krautschun Jr., 76, of Spearfish, SD, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a long battle with
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council has approved having the mayor sign, reassign and terminate hanger updated lease agreements
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Spearfish woman has been arraigned on four felony counts
Alvis Crazy Bear, age 82, of Hot Springs, South Dakota, died on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home near
Sherry Ann (Eggleston) Silvernail, age 63, passed away in her home December 31, 2025. Sherry was born August 2, 1962,
Born in 1931 in Oklahoma, Mary lived through the Great Depression as a child and experienced World War II as
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Council met for their first gathering of the year at city hall Monday night. On
SPEARFISH, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper Girls Wrestling team captured the Spearfish Invite title on Saturday. Sturgis finished on top
UNDATED – South Dakota Prep Basketball Scoreboard from Saturday, January 3: BOYS PREP BASKETBALL= Bismarck, N.D. 92, T F Riggs
Billie Don Parsons was born December 5th, 1935, the 6th of 7 children born to William and Helen (Elshere) Parsons.
STURGIS, SD – The Sturgis Scooper girls put together four quarters of solid basketball, earning a 57-47 victory over the
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling undefeated on the season as they defeated Rapid City Central in
Mary Wood Fossen, 81, of Sturgis SD, passed away December 30th, with her daughters surrounding her at Monument Health in
Phyllis “Rosie” Johnson, 85, of Newell, South Dakota passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Duane R. Keffeler, 92, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026. Visitation is Friday, January 9, 5-7 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral
Billie Parsons, age 90, of Milesville, South Dakota, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home in rural Milesville. Visitation
Alfred (Al) Miles Satterlee passed away December 31, 2025, surrounded by his family in the same hospital he was born
Dale E. Seppala, born on June 7, 1932, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Sturgis, South Dakota. No services
Mary Vliem, Lodgepole, sd, a devoted servant of Christ and the heart of her family, went to be with her
Wayne Massie was born in Spearfish, SD on October 12, 1932, to Walter and Jennie Massie. He spent his younger
Joseph “Roy” Pfeifer was born December 12, 1942, at the hospital in Philip, the son of Lawrence and Marie (Hanson)
Thomas Gerald Werner, born on May 27, 1949, in Appleton, Wisconsin, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Rapid City,
Dr. Debra “Deb” Lyn Paxton, a beacon of knowledge and compassion, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 20,
Duane E. “Smitty” Smith was born April 14, 1938 at Faulkton, SD to Harry and Clara (Kuhl) Smith.  He graduated
Duane E. “Smitty” Smith was born April 14, 1938 at Faulkton, SD to Harry and Clara (Kuhl) Smith.  He graduated
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday morning to authorize the transfer of contingency appropriations
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Public Works says a water line break is affecting service to some customer Monday. Public Works
GILLETTE, Wyoming – The Sturgis Scooper Boys Wrestling Team swept the Pat Weede Dual Tournament in Gillette over the weekend,
WHITEWOOD, S.D. – The Whitewood Police Department and Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office were searching for the driver of a vehicle
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota Highway Patrol says two teenagers died in a single vehicle crash Thursday night,
RAPID CITY, S.D. – High winds have left thousands of residents without power in and around the Rapid City area.
    Dana Elliott Caldwell, 89, died Sunday, December 14, 2025.     Dana was preceded in death by parents, Irene Elliott
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis Scooper wrestling squad outlasted West Central, getting 18 points off forfeits and winning 51-21 Thursday
Peggy Louise Turbiville, age 71, Sundance, Wyoming passed away December 4, 2025 at home with her husband by her side.
Eileen peacefully passed away on October 27, 2025 with her family around her.     She was born on January 22,
John was born at home to Wilhelmina (Minnie Schultz) and John Frederick Raforth on their farm near Fairfax, Minnesota on
Vickie Jean Brown (57) passed away peacefully with her family by her side December 6th, 2025, in Rapid City, South
STURGIS, S.D. – The Meade 46-1 School Board meets for their December meeting tonight, with a full agenda. The board
Andrew Chado, a man of kind heart and unwavering spirit, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on the 4th
Beloved by all who knew him, Dr. Paul Swisher, 68, of Spearfish, SD passed into the arms of his Savior
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Sturgis Scooper boys wrestling team won the team title of the Mandan Lions Classic Saturday. Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. – Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater says a standoff with police ended peacefully Saturday morning in north Sturgis.
STURGIS, S.D. – A second man has been connected to the apparent murder of Beverly Ozuna-Ulrich, the Belle Fourche woman
STURGIS, S.D. – With the announcement of the arrest of Steven Ulrich this past week, the family of a woman who has been missing for more than 20 years say they hope for justice.
Cliff Glade, beloved father, husband, cowboy, and friend, passed away on November 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate
STURGIS, S.D. – The Sturgis City Council met Monday night for their first December meeting and got a Sturgis Rally
STURGIS, S.D. – There appears to be a break in the case of a Belle Fourche woman who has been missing since 2003.
Wayne Wolff, age 93 of Colony WY, died Saturday November 29, 2025 at the Monument Health Spearfish Hospital. The funeral
Alice Lanelle Cundall was born on March 14, 1939, in Spur, Texas. She was the daughter of H.A. and LaFaye
Michael Charles “Mike” Alberts, age 79, of Sturgis, South Dakota, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2025, at Monument Health
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Fire crews were on scene of a wildfire burning near Rapid City Regional Airport Monday afternoon.