Murdo Coyote
So first, tell me a bit about yourself. Your name, where you’re from, age, etc.
My name is Matthew Rigby. I am 28 years old. I am from upstate New York, but I am currently pseudo-homeless as I am travelling the upper United States via bicycle for around 70-80 miles a day. When I am not doing that,...
The Jones County Coyotes played their first game on Friday, August 21 against the Philip Scotties on home turf. Though this year’s team looks promising, with five seniors, the first game came with a rocky start. The Scotties won 47-12 against the Coyotes. Senior Thad Kierl had an impressive 80 yard...
T-Mobile is again hosting Friday Night 5G Lights, an initiative started in 2024 to help rural community schools thrive. Jones County School District was one of the $5,000 winners thanks to social media posts and hashtags.
Jones County also has a chance to win the $1,000,000 grand prize for the...
Murdo’s Crossroads Youth Leadership girls visited Pierre, S.D., on August 7, 2026, to see the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue of former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. The statue features Noem and her favorite horse, Iceman, and is part of the Trail of Governors, an art installation...
Jones & Mellette County 4-H Achievement Days kicked off on Saturday, August 1, with a Livestock Show at the rodeo grounds. This year, there were many entries, particularly in the cattle divisions. Many Top Purple and Purple ribbons were earned. This year’s judge for the Livestock Show was Cash...
“I think a lot of my political beliefs have their roots in growing up in Murdo: from a belief that government should be limited – and that if a matter can be handled at the state or local level, it should be – to my understanding of the importance of freedom, and the individual responsibility that...
This weekend Murdo High School and Jones County High School alumni celebrated with an all school reunion themed around America’s 250th celebration. Alumni gathered and had a great time meeting up with old friends and classmates, experiencing joy and loads of fun.
Friday kicked off with registration...
Last week, Jones County Ambulance Service and lifeguards of the Murdo City Swimming Pool partnered together for an evening of combined emergency training.
First responders and lifeguards acted out scenarios in preparation of potential life-threatening emergencies that may arise at a swimming pool....
The 42nd Annual Rangeland Days was held in Belle Fourche, S.D., June 9 & 10, 2026. Youth ages 8-18 were encouraged to attend, however those who go with a 4-H or FFA team have an opportunity for prizes.
The objective is to teach and learn about rangeland plant identification, cattle and...
Grace Gesinger earned a spot on the South Dakota National Junior High Rodeo Team and recently competed at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR), held June 21–27 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
The NJHFR is recognized as the world's largest junior high rodeo, bringing together...
