News
Temporary closure of one block of Highland Avenue in Pierre begins today
The City of Pierre will temporarily close one block of Highland Avenue for street reconstruction work starting today (May 14, 2026) , weather permitting. The closure on Highland from Sioux Avenue to E...
18h ago
Pierre School Board approves increase for hourly substitute teacher pay and cost of milk for upcoming academic year
The hourly substitute teacher rate paid by the Pierre School District and the cost for milk at breakfast or lunch will both be increasing in the 2026-27 school year. Business manager Travis Dovre says...
19h ago
Pierre man indicted on rape, sexual contact charges
A 33 year old man from Pierre faces 11 charges of rape or sexual contact involving two people under the age of 13. Jarrett High Bear was indicted Wednesday (May 13, 2026) by a Hughes County Grand Jury...
19h ago
Postal Service released special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - For America's 250th birthday, the U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring one of the nation's icons: the bald eagle. The stamps unveiled Thursday (Ma...
23h ago
National Sports
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
DENVER (AP) - Brett Kulak's first goal since January will certainly be one to remember - for him, of course, and a building packed with fans who witnessed, in dramatic fashion, the Avalanche end a series at home for the first time in 18 years. The Colorado defenseman scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tie...
20h ago
Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series. At 22 years old,...
May 13, 2026
NBA Tuesday Playoff Scoreboard & Wednesday schedule
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Final Buffalo 3 Montreal 2 Final OT Vegas 3 Anaheim 2 Today's game: Minnesota at Colorado 7 p.m.
May 13, 2026
MLB Tuesday Scoreboard & Wednesday schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Philadelphia 2 Boston 1 Final Minnesota 3 Miami 0 Final N.Y. Mets 10 Detroit 2 Final Texas 7 Arizona 4 Final St. Louis 6 Athletics 4 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Cleveland 3 L.A. Angels 2 Final N.Y. Yankees 6 Baltimore 2 Final Chicago White Sox 6 Kansas City 5 Final Tampa Bay 7 Toronto 6 Final Seattle 10...
May 13, 2026
WNBA Tuesday Scoreboard & Wednesday schedule
WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Atlanta 77 Dallas 72 Final Portland 98 New York 96 Final Minnesota 88 Phoenix 84 Today's games: Seattle at Toronto 6 p.m. Las Vegas at Connecticut 7 p.m. Chicago at Golden State 9 p.m. Indiana at Los Angeles 9:30 p.m. ___
May 13, 2026
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Local Sports
Central South Dakota's top talent shines at Capital City Qualifier
Hollister Field and Riggs High held the Capital City Qualifier Tuesday afternoon hosting schools from across the Central South Dakota region. It was a warm and windy day that saw some of the area's to...
May 13, 2026
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Special Olympics Torch Run makes its way through Pierre
The Special Olympics will host their Opening Ceremonies Thursday night in Spearfish welcoming athletes from all across the state to compete in a multitude of different events. One of the longstanding ...
May 13, 2026
SD Missouri River Fishing Report
First Fishing Report of the Year is Here Open House & Free Fishing Weekend is too! Welcome back to another season on the water! As spring settles in and the Missouri River begins to wake up, we're...
May 12, 2026
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38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer sets new records....again
May 11, 2026: The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer on Saturday (May 9, 2026) drew 8,636 participants and raised more than $950,000 through events in cities across the Avera footprint, including S...
May 11, 2026
Farm News
President of South Dakota Corn Growers Association talked about impact of high fertilizer prices during Senate Ag Committee hearing Wednesday
The South Dakota Corn Growers Association urged federal lawmakers to increase transparency and competition in the fertilizer industry during testimony Wednesday (May 14, 2026) before the U.S. Senate C...
16h ago
Possible Strike at Colorado Cargill Plant
Contract negotiations at a Cargill beef processing plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado, have fueled speculation of a possible worker strike, though the company has not confirmed any labor action. Cargill s...
23h ago
Farm and agriculture groups react positively to House passage of year-round E15 sales
On Wednesday (May 13, 2026), the United States House of Representatives passed the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (HR 1356), which will allow for year-round sales of fuels bl...
23h ago
High Fuel, Input Costs Continue to Pressure Farmers
Rising diesel fuel and fertilizer prices are increasing financial pressure on U.S. farmers during the peak of spring planting season, according to analysts and farm groups. Energy costs have climbed i...
23h ago
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