The Sandhills Area Foundation continues to work to help the community with scholarships, fund raising and community grants. From the Anderson Bridge Fire in March, over $250,000 in supplies and cash donations were distributed to individuals and local fire departments. There was over $80,000 in donations, $43,000 in trucking donations, and over $150,000 in hay and fencing supplies donated. In 2025 the Foundation announced over $68,000 in scholarships to traditional and non-
Another fatal traffic incident was reported on Wednesday evening. From Mellette County Sheriff's Office - On August 5th at approximately 6:15 PM, the Mellette County Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle rollover approximately two miles north of Corn Creek in Mellette County. Three occupants were ejected from the vehicle. Two were pronounced deceased at the scene, and a third was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. The names of the deceased are be
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair. NGPC - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider recommendations for a 2027 mountain lion hunting season at its Aug. 14 meeting in Blair. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. Central time at the Blair Public Library, 2233 Civic Drive. Staff will recommend expanding the Niobrara Unit and increasing the mountain lion harvest limit whil
