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Coverage time of tonight's Highmore-Harrold vs. Sully Buttes girls basketball game
The 6-1 Pirates travel to Onida to take on the Chargers tonight, and we will have all the coverage for you live on KPLO. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM CT and Brian Oakland On-air will all depend o...
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Federal government allocates $121 million to help Tribes "build climate resilience"
The United States Department of the Interior is investing (Jan. 8, 2025) $121-million to help Tribal communities "prepare for the most severe climate-related environmental threats to their homela...
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Pierre expanding landfill to include fourth area to dispose of trash
The Pierre City Commission has approved (Jan. 7, 2025) a request to bid the construction of another cell at the Pierre Regional Landfill. Pierre City Engineer Nick Waters says construction of cell #4 ...
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Seventh former state government employee charged with a criminal offense connected to actions taken while working for Department of Corrections
A former South Dakota Department of Corrections employee will be on probation for four years after earlier pleading guilty to crimes involving a prison inmate. 22 year old Madyson Bixby of Sioux Falls...
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National Sports
Dan Jackson named as 22nd SDSU head coach
Dan Jackson, who previously played and coached football at South Dakota State, has been introduced as the 22nd head coach in Jackrabbit football history. An Omaha native, Jackson began his association with SDSU football as a player from 2003-05. He joined the Jackrabbits' coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2012,...
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NHL Scores & Schedule
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Final Columbus 6 Seattle 2 Final Dallas 4 Philadelphia 1 Final OT N-Y Rangers 3 New Jersey 2 Final Pittsburgh 5 Edmonton 3 Final Buffalo 4 Ottawa 0 Final Tampa Bay 4 Boston 1 Final Carolina 6 Toronto 3 Final Colorado 6 Minnesota 1 Final St. Louis 6 Anaheim 2 Final N-Y Islanders 4 Vegas 0 Today's ...
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NBA Scores & Schedule
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Charlotte at L.A. Lakers 10:30 p.m. (Postponed) Final Cleveland 132 Toronto 126 Final Minnesota 104 Orlando 89 Final Golden State 107 Detroit 104 Final Dallas 117 Portland 111 Final Houston 119 Memphis 115 Final Miami 97 Utah 92 Final Phoenix 123 Atlanta 115 Today's games (EST) Golden St...
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Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl seeking a chance to end title droughts
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven't done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. "Absolutely. I have been here for four years, and I have absolutely n...
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Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said he was trying to throw the ball into the ground. Notre Dame defensive back Christian Gray dove for it anyway and - luck of the Irish - the ball ended up right in his hands. A few seconds later, Gray and Notre Dame found themselves with a spot in the nati...
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Local Sports
Pierre splits Wrestling Duel with Aberdeen
PIERRE, S.D. - The Pierre Governor girls wrestling squad continued to assert their dominance over their opponents Thursday night at the Riggs High Gym. The Governors won eleven of twelve weight classe...
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Sully Buttes defeats Highmore-Harrold in crosstown matchup
There was a lot of purple inside the Pirate's building last night as a good crowd made the short 45-minute drive southeast to watch their boys take on Highmore-Harrold. The Chargers offense was clicki...
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Jones Co. Boys win in comeback fashion over Philip
The Jones County Coyotes went on the road to take on the Scotties last night and found themselves battling from behind. The Coyotes trailed 21-18 going into the half, but they turned on the defense in...
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104th all-time Miller vs. Mobridge-Pollock meeting delivers again
Two of the premier basketball programs in the state faced off last night, and it carried a bit of history with it. In game one, it was a battle for first place in 6 A as the Tigers came out blazing an...
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Farm News
Farmers May Shift Grain Acreage in 2025
Early indications are that U.S. farmers will increase planted grain acres this year despite continuing low prices. That's according to a survey done by Farm Futures magazine. In the survey conducted i...
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U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
The USDA will begin rebuilding its bird flu vaccine stockpile to make it match the current strain of the virus running through commercial flocks and wild birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Pre...
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U.S. Department of Agricutlure chief economist sees static price situation in 2025
USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer sees no immediate price shocks to rescue producers from another year of low prices in 2025. Meyer summed up the outlook for the new year this way. "When you look a...
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Robust Red Meat Exports in November; Pork Remains on Record Pace
November exports of U.S. red meat posted year-over-year gains across all categories, according to data released by USDA and compiled by The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. pork exports remai...
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered this heartwarming message on the Senate floor regarding his hometown of Murdo, SD and honoring his former coach Jerry Applebee who passed away recently.
The 57th annual Jones County Invitational, created by Senator Thune's father and Coach Applebee, will be held in the Harrold Thune Auditorium with games played on the Jerry Applebee Floor January 16-18. KPLO will proudly broadcast each game with video also available at drgnews.com/kplo. More information to follow. We just wanted to share Senator Thune's message and send our condolences to Mr. Applebee's family and former student athletes.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland are engaged! Speculation began when Zendaya wore a diamond ring to the Golden Globes. Tom reportedly proposed between Christmas and New Year's.
Former South Dakota Department of Social Services employee from Brookings indicted for using family-use grocery voucher for personal use.