Homes and roads in McCook Lake area ravaged
Authorities say Big Sioux River rose to record level faster than anticipated; residents criticize response
By Seth Tupper and Makenzie Huber - southdakotasearchlight.com
Homes were ruined, roads were washed out, sinkholes opened up, a railroad bridge was destroyed, and rescuers worked through Sunday night into Monday morning to save people from rising floodwaters in the McCook Lake area of southeastern South Dakota.
By Kelly Riibe
times2reporter@gmail.com
Summer camp season has started at the Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve. The first camp, which occurred from June 11 to June 13, was called “Mammal Mania” and it was open to children ages 5, 6 or 7.
By Beth Hutcheson
times1reporter@gmail.com
At least two concerned citizens attended the Elk Point City Council meeting on June 4 to inquire about the new development going into the empty field located between the Pointe Golf Course and Country Club Estates.
Timmi Johnson wanted the new subdivision plans to reflect the property she owns on the map better, as the original plan was outdated in that regard.
