Country Music News
Trace Adkins Forgave His Wife For Shooting Him In the Heart
"I don't think she meant to do it, man. I don't think she thought she was gonna hurt me. She thought I was indestructible." Continue reading...
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Trace Adkins' Mom Is the Mayor of His Hometown
Trace Adkins says his mom mostly just writes letter to citizens with untidy lawns, but now and again, she gets to handle sentencing for minor crimes. Continue reading…
8h ago
Is There Going to Be a 'Ransom Canyon' Season 3?
Netflix recently dropped Season 2 of 'Ransom Canyon,' but the show's loyal fans are already wondering what's next for the series. Continue reading...
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News
Pierre burning trees at site east of town; Pile could smolder for several days
The Pierre Solid Waste Department is burning a pile of trees this week (July 28, 2026) at the Material Recovery Site on the east side of town. The pile is located north of the Hughes County Jail and the State Women's Prison. Solid Waste Manager Val Keller says it will likely smolder for several days. If you see smoke i...
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South Dakota's Republican gubernatorial runoff election is today; Hughes, Stanley counties using same polling locations as they did for the June election
July 28, 2026: Republican voters in Hughes County can pick from five vote center locations to cast their ballot for Tuesday's (July 28, 2026) gubernatorial runoff election, while Republicans in Stanley County are assigned to one of three polling locations according to where they live. The Hughes County vote centers are...
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AMR Pierre paramedic recovering from heart attack that happened while responding to rescue incident
A paramedic for American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service in Pierre is recovering in a Sioux Falls heart hospital after going into sudden cardiac arrest while waiting to assist with a rescue operation happening on the Missouri River north of Pierre Monday (July 27, 2026) morning. According to AMR, fellow first ...
16h ago
Sports
Pro Bowl linebacker Jamal Adams indicates he's joining Vikings on the eve of camp; Extend tackle Brian O'Neill to four-year extension
Three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams announced he's joining the Minnesota Vikings the day before training camp. Adams announced the move on social media Monday night, saying "Year 10" and the Vikings' "skol" hashtag. Adams has played numerous positions throughout his nine-year NFL career, including 17 ...
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Zap pick up crucial win in game one of playoff series in Casper
The Zap have not fared well on road trips to Casper in years past. The Spuds have always had the Zap's number; in fact, head coach Jamy Haberger couldn't remember a time when they had gone to Casper and taken a series victory home. However, Haberger's team this year feels a little more in-tune, and they proved it when ...
20h ago
SD Missouri River Weekly Fishing Report
Summer Heat Doesn't Stop the Fun It has been a scalding few weeks, but anglers and fishermen are still going out on the water and finding those keepers! This weekend, the AFTCO Walley Throwdown in Akaska brought teams to the river for a hot few days hunting big walleye from Swan Creek to West Whitlock. The winning wall...
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Farm News
USDA: Phased Reopening for Livestock in Southern U.S. Ports; Cattle Producer Groups React
USDA will begin reopening the southern border to cattle imports from Mexico next month after determining conditions have improved in the fight against New World screwworm. The Agriculture Department says the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry will reopen August 24 for cattle from Mexico's Sonora state. Additional ports at...
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USMEF Report: U.S. pork exports to Japan show strong rebound
Exports of U.S. pork to Japan are up nearly 20% in 2026, showing an impressive rebound, according to U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom. The market has seen challenges such as high energy costs and a weak yen against the U.S. dollar, but some of the value sectors in the market, such as r...
16h ago
USDA expands Cooperative Interstate Shipment program for meat processors with Addition of Georgia
Georgia has joined South Dakota, North Dakota and eight other states in participating in a federal program that promotes the expansion of business opportunities for state-inspected meat processors. The United States Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement provides an opportunity for ...
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