Elk Point firefighters work to extinguish a grass fire in a field along SD Highway 11 just outside Elk Point on April 20, 2026. Police and ambulance crews also responded as winds pushed flames through the dry vegetation.

The Elk Point‑Jeffer‑son Board of Education voted Wednesday to of‑ficially sanction E‑sports as a school activity, part of a wide‑ranging April 15 meeting that also included staffing approvals, technol‑ogy upgrades, facility up‑dates and early planning for next year’s academic and extracurricular programs.

Elk Point-Jefferson is launching a new tradition this fall, unveiling its inaugural Hall of Fame class honoring standout Huskies whose achievements have shaped the school and community. Ten inductees — including athletes, coaches, contributors and an unforgettable state championship team — will be recognized Sept.

The Elk Point City Council approved a series of summer hiring decisions Monday and accepted newly dedicated public infrastructure tied to the Country Club Estates development. Earlier in the day, the Planning and Zoning Commission advanced two survey plats connected to the same project.

The Union County Commission approved a series of highway easements, personnel actions and project agreements Tuesday during a wide‑ranging April 14 meeting that also included Board of Equalization business and updates on the courthouse and sheriff’s office construction plans.

Huskies in Cassandra Schmith’s Structured Learning Center (SLC) classroom took a field trip to the Elk Point police station on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The goal for the trip was to deliver communication cards, made by the Elk PointJefferson (EPJ) students, to the Chief of Police and his officers.

After a couple of canceled track meets the Panthers were finally able to compete on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Sioux City (SC) Relays. The annual meet celebrated its 61st anniversary this year and brought talent that ranged from high schoolers to college athletes from Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.

A lot of medals in gold, silver and bronze were accrued by Elk Point-Jefferson (EPJ) as student athletes competed in track and field at the 61st Annual Sioux City (SC) Relays. The event was held at Elwood Olsen Stadium and spans two days with middle school, high school and college programs all in attendance. The varsity Husky events happened on Saturday, April 11, 2026 in cold, but tolerable temperatures.