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 appropriation comes through the Labor Health and Human Services 2026 bill to enhance cancer care technology. According to Av...

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 reconstruction project in Pierre. South Dakota Department of Transportation Pierre Region Engineer Dean VanDeWiele (van-da-...

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 equipment Tuesday afternoon (Feb. 17, 2026). The Jones County Preschool class entered the name Scoopy Scoopy Doo, which ...

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, aquatics, enrichment programs and special events are available throughout June and July. Recreation Superintendent Cod...

Giving Hearts Day 2026 officially became another "Million Dollar Year" as the nonprofit Farm Rescue once again surpassed its ambitious goal of raising $1 million through a powerful combination of individual donations and matching gifts. After reaching the million-dollar mark for the first time last year, Farm...

A council of U.S. lawmakers is trying to break an impasse over access to year-round E15. The Rural Domestic Energy Council has tweaked a proposal that would allow U.S. consumers to use E15 year-round. The Financial Post said both the agriculture and oil groups are deeply divided over the biofuel policy. Year-round acce...

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 decision centers on tariffs he unilaterally imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal&quo...

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 Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2026) that they were filing the proposed settlement in St. Louis. It comes as the U.S. Supreme Court ...

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is proud to name Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris and Country Music Hall of Famers Kenny Rogers and Toby Keith among the distinguished inductees and recipients to be honored during the 65th annual Western Heritage Awards on April 11, 2026, at the Museum in Oklaho...

South Dakotans who want to register to vote will soon need to show proof of citizenship. The Senate passed the measure Thursday (Feb. 19, 2026) 28-to-6. The bill requires anyone registering to vote to provide a driver's license, tribal I-D, birth certificate, or similar documents proving they're a U-S citizen. People w...

UNDATED-AP- The Trump administration's revocation of a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health is likely to affect communities of color the most. Extensive research has found that Black, Latino, Indigenous and other racial and ethnic groups are more vulnerable to the health consequences from...

U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a woman from St. Francis, South Dakota, convicted of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The sentencing took place on February 3, 2026. Chassity Red Tomahawk, age 40, was sentenced to two years and three months in federal prison, followed by three years of super...

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order mobilizing the Defense Production Act to protect the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides. The Order says these two critical inputs are essential to military readiness and America's agricultural strength, respectively. The Order fin...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs on Friday (Feb. 20, 2026), handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping "reciprocal&qu...

WASHINGTON (AP) - America's gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - increased at an 1.4% annual rate in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department reported Friday (Feb. 20, 2026), down from 4.4% in the July-September quarter and 3.8% in the quarter before that. A downturn in government and...

If a debt collector calls, do you know what to do? The Federal Trade Commission reminds you that you have rights. Debt collectors can't harass, lie, or treat you unfairly - even if you owe the debt. Before you pay, confirm a debt is actually yours - not someone else's or a scam to get your money. Consider talking to th...

The Pierre Governor wrestling team rose to the top of the Region 3A tournament once again Saturday in Mitchell, as they totaled 252.0 points. The Govs finished ahead of Aberdeen Central, who placed second with 243.5. Pierre was led by four region champions: Rowdy Menning at 138 pounds, Alex Oedekoven at 144, Jordan Sc...

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL FRIDAY SCORES Final (18)Saint Louis 88 VCU 75 Final (7)Purdue 93 Indiana 64 Final (22)Miami OH 91 Bowling Green 77 TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL SATURDAY SCHEDULE Creighton at (17)St. John's 11 a.m. (12)Florida at Ole Miss 11 a.m. Cincinnati at (8)Kansas 12 p.m. (16)UNC at Syracuse 12 p.m. Miami a...

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL SATURDAY SCHEDULE Oklahoma State at (19)West Virginia 1 p.m. Arizona at (15)Baylor 7 p.m. (20)Texas Tech at Colorado 8 p.m.

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final Cleveland 118 Charlotte 113 Final Washington 131 Indiana 118 Final Memphis 123 Utah 114 Final Miami 128 Atlanta 97 Final Minnesota 122 Dallas 111 Final Milwaukee 139 New Orleans 118 Final Oklahoma City 105 Brooklyn 86 Final L.A. Lakers 125 L.A. Clippers 122 Final Denver 157 Portlan...

Below you will find today's high school basketball coverage schedule (weather may affect these games): Pierre @ Sioux Falls Lincoln Girls Basketball: Coverage begins at 1:30 PM CT, tip-off scheduled for 2:00 PM CT on River 92.7 and streaming on DRGnews.com/River Regional Wrestling Reports: Coverage throughout the day o...

MITCHELL, S.D. -- Aberdeen Central won five weight classes and outdistanced Pierre at the Region 3 Girls Wrestling meet Friday night at Mitchell High School. The Golden Eagles amassed 228.0 points to 193.0 for the Govs to take the title. Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon took third place with 161.5 points. The Governors placed t...