








NEWS

Regarding the Attack on the US Capitol, from the Editorial Board
Fran Carr for the Editorial Board | January 14, 2021
January 11, 2021 It has been a tumultuous week in the United States. Domestic terrorists attacked the US Capitol building in an illegal attempt to...

COVID-19 current case count
Kimmy Scherer | January 9, 2021
January 5, 2021 Current COVID-19 Response Plan Level 5 Things of Note: After a few weeks of downward trend, the seven-day average for South Dakota...

Two early cases of COVID, one year later
Fran Carr | January 9, 2021
Earlier this year the West River Eagle reported on two very early cases of COVID-19 in Albemarle County, Virginia. One of the men, Freeman Allan,...

Welcome 2021 Birds
Melissa Berninger | January 9, 2021
Most birders I know are list makers. I have a life list, and I keep lists of the birds I see each year, subdivided by...

West River Eagle Local Weather Outlook
J.P. Hutson | January 9, 2021
Warmer than it should be, but still cold The historic average temperature for Eagle Butte in the second week of January is 23.84°F with a...

CRST Farm to School Lunch Program to launch
Fran Carr | January 9, 2021
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Buffalo Authority Corporation recently received a Farm to School Planning Grant through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition...
YOUTH
New to E.A.G.L.E. Center: Take time to meet the teachers
Kimmy Scherer | October 30, 2020
Dr. James T. Padilla – English Teacher – E.A.G.L.E. Center An educator who has served the Department of Education in the Philippines for more than 20 years. He has been...
CRYP announces winners of “Cheyenne River Fights Covid-19” Art Contest
Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle | July 15, 2020
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has announced the three winners of its “Cheyenne River Fights Covid-19” Art Contest. The youth art contest took place in May. Tusweca Mendoza, 14, won...
Tiospaye Topa School 2019-2020 Academic and Attendance Awards
Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle | June 24, 2020
Elementary Kindergarten – Miss Iron Wing Ariyani Benson – Kindergarten Graduation Certificate, Good Helper Award Armando Bowker – Kindergarten Graduation Certificate, Eager Reader Award, Improvement Award Jayceon Chips – Kindergarten...
Dupree Tigers scholarship recipients
Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle | June 10, 2020
(Editor’s note: more students may receive scholarships in the future and the list may grow) The following members of the Dupree Class of 2020 have received scholarships that will be...
Dupree School fourth quarter Honor Roll for 2019-2020 year
Alaina Beautiful Bald Eagle | June 10, 2020
“A” Honor Roll – (3.75-4.0): 3rd Grade – Laynee Bakeberg, Shai’Lene Briggs, Martika Crow, Zachary Dekle, Walker Farlee, Kel Starr, Londen Wishard 4th Grade – Leo Bakeberg, Kinsey Condon, Bayleigh...
OBITUARIES

Evelyn Lorie Black Elk (Eagle Chasing)
| December 30, 2020
Evelyn Lorie Black Elk (Eagle Chasing) 56, went home to...





“Inu” Inukihaangana Lisiate Inukihaagana
| December 30, 2020
“Inu” Inukihaangana Lisiate Inukihaagana, age 59, of Eagle Butte, SD,...





Colette Shaving
| December 30, 2020
Colette Shaving, 69, of Eagle Butte, peacefully entered the spirit...


Leroy V. LaPlante Sr. “Wiyaka Luta” (Red Feather)
| December 19, 2020
On November 28, 2020, Leroy V. LaPlante, Sr, loving husband,...


Orville Verdell LaPlante
| December 19, 2020
Orville was born to Elaine Miner and Archie Blue Coat...
OPINIONS
Regarding the Attack on the US Capitol, from the Editorial Board
Fran Carr for the Editorial Board | January 14, 2021
January 11, 2021 It has been a tumultuous week in the United States. Domestic terrorists attacked the US Capitol building in an illegal attempt to thwart the certification of the...
From the Editorial Board
West River Eagle Editorial Board | January 9, 2021
Wokisuye: Remembering from Wounded Knee and Oceti For the last few weeks, we have been writing about the sorrows of Wounded Knee and practicing the sacred act of remembering, of...
Protecting and preserving South Dakota’s agriculture and natural resources
Gov. Kristi Noem | January 9, 2021
South Dakota’s values and beliefs are rooted in our agricultural heritage and our boundless natural resources. Together they drive our economy, feed our families, and provide world class outdoor recreational...
It is, and has always been, about who we are as people
Fran Carr | January 9, 2021
As this paper goes to print two vitally important things are happening on the national political stage which directly involve South Dakota. On Tuesday, January 5, there is a runoff...
Who is right, Governor Noem: John Thune or Donald Trump?
SDDP | January 9, 2021
State Democratic Chairman Randy Seiler today called on Governor Kristi Noem to set the record straight as to who she believes is right in regard to the November 3rd presidential...