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Free fishing and free admission at state parks in South Dakota this weekend
This weekend (May 15-17, 2026) is free fishing weekend in South Dakota. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Conservation Officer Don Allaway says no license is required to go fishing in South Dakota this weekend. Allaway says fishing species and daily possession limits, as well as all other fishing and boating regulatio...
3h ago
Paving, utility installation going smoothly on Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre
May 15, 2026: The weather has been cooperating so the contractor has been making steady progress on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre. Morris, Inc. Division Manager TJ Gallagher said half of Wynoka Street is paved from Evans Street to Highland Avenue. As part of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project...
9h ago
SDDOT adding new over height detection system on both sides of Pierre's infamous train bridge
As part of the $26.4 million Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will be adding warning devices and other safety enhancements to reduce the number of over height vehicles that hit the railroad overpass near the federal building. Last year, the state legi...
9h ago
People in the Neighborhood
Rawlins Library Update
Abbey Edwardson with the Rawlins Library in Pierre joined KGFX Friday morning to talk about their upcoming events.
9h ago
Fort Pierre Update with Mayor Gloria Hanson
Fort Pierre mayor Gloria Hanson joined People in Your Neighborhood to talk about a recent hire and upcoming retirement of city staff.
May 14, 2026
Education Spotlight: Kennedy Elementary
Kennedy principal Rene Lillebo as well as third grade teacher Megan Deal stopped by KGFX to discuss Kennedy vs. Cancer.
May 13, 2026
Central SD CASA Fundraiser
Julie Hand with Central South Dakota CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) joins KGFX's People in Your Neighborhood to talk about their raffle on May 28th.
May 12, 2026
Oahe Wheelmen
Tami Darnall and Megan Ernst with the Oahewheelmen Bike Club joined KGFX's People in Your Neighborhood to talk about two upcoming cycling events.
May 11, 2026
Farm News
Agriculture In-depth-- Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States
May 4, 2026: Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States The size of the U.S. cattle herd is around the lowest it's ever been, but one cattle marketer says larger animals are helping to keep beef readily available for consumers. In this episode of Agri...
4h ago
Senate Democrats Question USDA Research Reorganization Plans
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and 23 other senators are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's planned reorganization of its Research, Education and Economics mission area, saying the changes could disrupt agricultural research and economic reporting. In a letter sent to USDA officials, the lawmakers said the...
9h ago
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Farm Bill Debate Intensifies as Congress Eyes 2026 Legislation
Congressional negotiations over the next farm bill intensified this week as lawmakers continued debating funding priorities, nutrition programs and conservation spending tied to the legislation that shapes U.S. agriculture policy. House and Senate agriculture leaders are working to advance a new multiyear farm bill aft...
9h ago
Sports
Cowart's Corner- NFL Schedule Release, PGA Championship & MLB Standings talk
The NFL schedules are officially here... We are so close to football. We look at the international schedules, holiday schedules and break down the Vikings (and NFC North) schedules along with the biggest games of this upcoming season. We are thrilled to talk football. We also take a look at the leaderboard of the PGA C...
6h ago
Strong bats, great pitching power Mobridge-Pollock past Winner
MOBRIDGE, S.D. - The Mobridge-Pollock Lady Tigers earned their first home victory of the season Thursday with a 14-10 win over the Winner Warriors. After a back-and-forth first few innings, Mobridge-Pollock built a large lead and held on despite a late Winner rally. Strong pitching and defense closed out the game as th...
7h ago
Pierre Softball outlasts Mitchell in nailbiter
Pitching reigned supreme on the diamond of Riggs Field Thursday afternoon, but the Pierre Governors were able to string together just enough offense late to top Mitchell in a 2-1 victory. The Kernels were the first to score in the fourth inning stringing three hits together. Mallory Miedema singled for the first hit of...
8h ago
