News
Avera Cancer Institute in Pierre gets federal money to get ready for new cancer fighting equipment; Facilities in Aberdeen, Mitchell and Yankton also receive funding
Avera cancer treatment facilities in Pierre, Aberdeen, Mitchell and Yankton will be getting some upgrades thanks to an infusion of nearly $10.2 million ($10,175,000) in federal funds. The federal appr...
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Officials share project plan, timeline for year two of Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre; Weekly public update meetings to be held starting March 11
A crowd of people gathered Thursday night (Feb. 19, 2026) to hear about timelines, see maps and have questions answered regarding the work that will be done this year to complete the Euclid Avenue rec...
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Jones County Preschool "meets" South Dakota Department of Transportation Snowplow Scoopy Scoopy Doo
The group that submitted the winning entry for the Winner Region in the South Dakota Department of Transportation's annual Snowplow Naming Contest had the opportunity to "meet" the piece of ...
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Pierre Parks & Recreation summer program sign up is open
Online registration is open for the Pierre Parks & Recreation Department's summer activities. Walk-in registration available by appointment at the Recreation Office. A wide variety of youth sports...
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National Sports
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
MILAN (AP) - Alysa Liu had just delivered a near-flawless Olympic free skate on Thursday night, one that left a packed crowd inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena standing and roaring, when a television camera zoomed in on the American star as she was heading off the ice. "That's what I'm f------ talking about!"...
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NBA Thursday Scoreboard & Friday Schedule
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Cleveland 112 Brooklyn 84 Final Washington 112 Indiana 105 Final Atlanta 117 Philadelphia 107 Final Houston 105 Charlotte 101 Final Detroit 126 New York 111 Final Orlando 131 Sacramento 94 Final Boston 121 Golden State 110 Final L.A. Clippers 115 Denver 114 TODAY'S GAMES: Cleveland...
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US Men's Hockey wins OT Thriller vs. Sweden; Olympic Hockey update
MILAN (AP) - When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge. "That's as nervous as I've been ever in a hockey game," Dylan Larkin said. When Canada was trailing Czechia with under four minutes left, guys with ...
Feb 19, 2026
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The United States and Canada will meet for gold for the 7th time in Olympic women's hockey
MILAN (AP) - Marie-Philip Poulin won't dispute how good the Americans have looked in romping through the women's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Games. And Canada's captain will readily acknowledge her team has yet to come close to playing its best. What's matters to Poulin, who continues building upon her "...
Feb 17, 2026
Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that someone helped bring a swift end to the violent scene Monda...
Feb 17, 2026
Local Sports
The Stanley County Boys Basketball team is your 2025-2026 Big Dakota Conference Champions!
In an unbelievable season The Stanley County Boys Basketball team has brought home the 2025-2026 Big Dakota Conference Championship, closing out conference play with a perfect 7-0 record. Whether figh...
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DRG Media Group Sports Broadcasting Schedule Today
Below you will find today's high school basketball coverage schedule (weather may affect these games): Pierre vs. Mitchell Boys Basketball: Coverage begins at 6:30 PM CT, tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM...
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2026 SD Short Course Rising Stars Meet Results
Below are the results from the Rising Stars meet held this past weekend in Rapid City. These young swimmers have been working incredibly hard all season, showing dedication, grit, and a whole lot of h...
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Tiger Talk Episode 22 With Justin Cowart
Tiger Talk is back this week for episode 22 with your host, Matthew Givone. With the high school basketball regular season winding down, it's time to start thinking about the playoffs, and this week M...
Feb 19, 2026
Farm News
U.S. Supreme Court shoots down Trump tariffs; Agriculture groups hoping for price relief on ag inputs
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. Friday's 6-3 decisi...
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Bayer agrees to $7.25 billion proposed settlement over thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits
Feb. 20, 2026: UNDATED-AP- Bayer has agreed to a proposed $7.25 billion deal to settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits that blame Roundup for causing cancer. Bayer and lawyers for cancer patients announced...
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USDA Announces Enrollment Period for Farmer Bridge Payments; Pre-filled Applications Available Online to Producers with a Login.gov Account
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, providing $11 billion in one-time bridge payments to row crop producers in re...
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American Farm Bureau: Smaller Cattle Herd Means Market Volatility
The January 2026 U.S. Cattle Inventory report showed the total inventory at 86.2 million head on January 1. That was down 300,000 head from last year. American Farm Bureau analysis showed the combinat...
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