EPJ local athletes and unified partners competed at the South Dakota State Special Olympics in Rapid City over the weekend.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District has entered into a cost-share agreement with Union County to begin a three-year study of flood risks along the lower Big Sioux River and potential measures to reduce future flood damage.
By Kelly Riibe
times2reporter@gmail.com
A jury trial was held at Union County’s court house, in Elk Point, South Dakota, on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The case involved defendant Christopher Lomatayo who faced a trio of charges that included: driving under the influence, failure to maintain insurance and careless driving.
By shannon jost
timesleader1@gmail.com
The Elk Point‑Jefferson Board of Education moved through a wide-ranging agenda Sept. 14, approving district goals for 2026‑27, adopting tax levies for the coming year and hearing extensive updates on enrollment, technology upgrades, student behavior systems and ongoing construction impacts across the district.
By shannon jost
timesleader1@gmail.com
The Union County Commission continued work on construction, staffing and infrastructure issues Sept. 17, approving highway agreements, personnel changes and a letter supporting a statewide effort to reclassify 911 dispatchers under the South Dakota Retirement System.
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The South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting open house on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, to discuss proposed improvements to Interstate 29 at Exit 15 and Main Street in Elk Point. The project includes structure replacement, ramp modifications, grading, surfacing and ADA upgrades.
2026 Elk Point-Jefferson Homecoming royalty, front row from left: Jacob Schultz, William Wiseman, Jake Kappenman, Amia Mrsny, Megan Muhlbauer, and Kambrie Bertrand. Middle row from left: Tenley Throener, Addison Jacobs, Levi Hanson, King Dawson Fullenkamp, Queen Bailey Johnson, Gracelynn Bruns, Emmy Suing, Ben Trudeau, and Daniel Leate. Back row: Alexis Niles, Carson Jacobs, Ben Akin, Eli Connors, Laney Trometer, Jayden Shay, and Mason Hammitt. See more on pg 6.
