2018-09-06

NFL ready to kick off real season

NFL: The End Zone


With the Preseason ending and final roster cuts made, teams can finally focus on the regular season. Coaches around the league were telling their players the final preseason game: Play hard, other teams might pick you up. Ask former Patriot RB Mike Gillisie who was released and picked up by the Saints. Gillisie signed a one-year deal with his new […]

Julie Langdeau

LOWER BRULE – Julie Langdeau, 47, made her journey to the Spirit World on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. Julie Ardel Langdeau was born to Harvey “Snooky” Langdeau and Cheryl Bad Horse on November 24, 1970 in Chamberlain. 5 years ago Julies health began failing and she was later diagnosed with ALS or Lou […]

Mary Louise White Eyes-Murphy

PINE RIDGE – Mary Louise White Eyes-Murphy, 69, journeyed to the Spirit World on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nev. Mary Louise White Eyes-Murphy was born on June 30, 1949 in Pine Ridge to John and Florene (Twiss) White Eyes. Mary grew up in Scottsbluff, Neb. and later moved with her family to San […]

Bernard Torres

OGLLALA, NEB. – Bernard Torres, 54, made his journey to the Spirit World on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the Ogllala Community Hospital in Ogllala, Neb. Bernard was born November 2, 1960 in Ogallala, Neb. to Bivien and Elsie (Moves Camp) Torres. Bernard attended Ogallala High School before going to work for the railroad, where he worked for nearly 20 […]

Donna Wolfe

PINE RIVER – Donna Wolfe, 64, made her journey to the Spirit World on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Brookside Comfort Care in Pine River. Donna was born to Lake and Jean Mongan on June 28, 1954, in Brainerd. Donna is survived by her son, Patrick Wolfe (Betsy); sisters: Judi Barry, Jane Orth (Marlin), Jolene Schultz (Pete), Jeanine Hulke […]

Eagle Butte man sentenced on Meth charges

PIERRE – United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine) was sentenced on August 20, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange. Nolan Clown, age 33, was sentenced to 6 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and a special assessment to […]

Two Eagle Butte men charged with assault

PIERRE — United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that two Eagle Butte, South Dakota, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. James Charger, age 21, and Andrew Good Eagle, age 18, were indicted on August 13, 2018. They appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge William Gerdes […]

Thorpes struggle against Lead Deadwood




DEADWOOD—There were no flashy statistics compiled Friday night at Deadwood’s picturesque Ferguson Field, but in the end the Golddiggers had enough big plays, and stopped enough Pine Ridge big plays, to chalk up a convincing 45-14 victory. The Thorpes had their chances, but even factoring in the bias of the yellow flags, which brought back several big plays, including a […]

Weekly Football Round-Up


RAPID CITY—Although there are surprises every week, unlike most sports, the lack of competitiveness in South Dakota football continues to deepen and widen as the season wears on. As schools consolidate into one team (from as many as five different schools), and programs struggle to find coaches and players, the SDHSAA responds by creating new classes, like 6-man football next […]

The Jalapeno Burger didn’t have the clout she thought it should


Have you ever gone some place to eat because you read a very convincing ad in Native Sun News Today or saw a great food commercial on television? Well, Grouchy has. Grouchy read about a new hamburger at Burger King called Jalapeno King Burger. There was also a Spicy, Crisp Chicken Sandwich on the same ad. Ymmm! Sounded mighty good […]