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Pierre woman has through Thursday to get enough votes to send her to semifinals of Johnny Depp's The People's Artist competition
A woman from Pierre has made it to the quarter finals of a national art competition and she's hoping anyone who hears her story will vote daily between now and Thursday (June 25, 2026) to get her into...
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As Native American boarding schools project ends, survivors describe feeling honored and restored
June 22, 2026: UNDATED-AP- Hundreds of Indigenous people have testified. They've sobbed, cursed and laughed in spite of it all. Many told stories about their time in boarding schools that they've kept...
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Senate passes a bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply and lowering prices
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that aims to bring down home prices and increase supply. The 85-5 vote on the bill Monday (June 22, 2026) represents one of the most s...
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Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (June 23, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: 5:45pm Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance 1891 - Rezoning in...
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National Sports
US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the United States one bit. The Americans advanced to the knockout round of the World Cup without their injured star forward, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday for their second straight victory in the expanded 48-team tournament. The U.S. then won Group D when ...
Jun 20, 2026
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North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before the start of the finals. "Hey, buddy,&quo...
Jun 20, 2026
WNBA Friday Scores & Saturday Schedule
WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Toronto 101 Connecticut 97 Final Washington 86 New York 83 Final Minnesota 81 Golden State 75 Today's games: Indiana at Atlanta 12 p.m. Seattle at Phoenix 2 p.m. Chicago at Dallas 7 p.m. ___
Jun 20, 2026
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MLB Friday Scores & Saturday Schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Chicago Cubs 16 Toronto 2 Final Tampa Bay 5 Washington 2 Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Cincinnati 0 Final Kansas City 6 St. Louis 5 Final Texas 9 San Diego 7 Final Arizona 9 Minnesota 5 Final L.A. Dodgers 6 Baltimore 5 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Detroit 4 Chicago White Sox 3 Final Houston 9 Cleveland 3 Final Bo...
Jun 20, 2026
The 126th US Open is underway, here's what you need to know
Golf's third major is officially underway at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. The 126th US Open's first groups headed off a few hours ago, with the talk around this tournament being centered around just how difficult the USGA would set up the course to play. The beauty of the US Open is how it can make the best players in t...
Jun 18, 2026
Local Sports
Pierre Post 8 Legion Varsity splits doubleheader with Renner; Picks up wins in 4 of last 5
It has been a strong stretch of baseball for Post 8 over the past few days. Over the last five games, Post 8 has won four of them including scoring a combined 49 runs in those contests. After a Friday...
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Pierre Swim Team summer season is underway; Here are their most recent meet results
Summer swim is officially underway! Attached are results from the first few events this summer along with pictures of some of the swimmers with their hardware. Over Father's Day Weekend, the Aberdee...
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Pierre Outdoor Pool REOPENED for Monday evening, June 22nd
The Pierre Outdoor Pool reopened at 5:00 p.m. Monday (June 22, 2026) for Swimming Lessons, Water Aerobics, and Water Walking. The pool will then open for its regular Open Swim session beginning at 6:4...
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Pierre Summer Rec changes times for Safety Town graduation on Thursday
June 17, 2026, update: The Pierre Recreation Department has adjusted the times of graduation sessions for Safety Town participants on Thursday (June 18, 2026). The morning session will have graduation...
Jun 17, 2026
Farm News
H-2A Certifications Up 17 Percent So Far in 2026
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program continues to grow rapidly, with the Labor Department certifying 17 percent more jobs during the first half of fiscal 2026 compared to a year earlier. The...
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Costs Going Higher in 2027
USDA's latest Commodity Cost and Returns report shows production expenses are expected to climb for every major crop in 2026 as global energy and fertilizer market disruptions continue to ripple throu...
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Hughes County Weed and Pest meeting being held tomorrow in Pierre
The rural Hughes County Weed and Pest information meeting will be held Wednesday (June 24, 2026) at Richie Z's Brickhouse BBQ in Pierre (401 S. Central Avenue). Doors open at 4:30pm, supper begins at ...
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New Study Shows Biofuels Are a Catalyst for U.S. Agriculture
A new study from S&P Global Energy says expanded biofuel demand could provide a major boost to U.S. agriculture while strengthening rural economies and improving food and energy security. The repo...
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