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Rock News
Freddie Mercury's Last Words to Longtime Companion Mary Austin
She wasn’t flattered by the Queen icon’s comment as he lay dying in 1991. Continue reading…
1h ago
The 'Rubber Soul' Song That Broke New Ground With a Fuzz Box
Yet again, the Beatles blazed a trail with this 1965 track. Continue reading…
21h ago
Billy Gibbons Explains Why the 'Sun Isn't Setting' on ZZ Top
“We’re at a very interesting vortex,” the frontman explained. Continue reading…
22h ago
Rush Adds Four New U.S. Cities to Ongoing Fifty Something Tour
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are appearing with drummer Anika Nilles in place of their late bandmate Neil Peart. Continue reading…
22h ago
Ramones All-Star Tribute Concert in Los Angeles: Set List, Photos
It celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Ramones' debut album. Continue reading...
Aug 31, 2026
On Air with Chuck Hanson
A Woman Googled "Does God Forgive Murderers?" Before Murdering Someone
You don't have to be a serious Bible person to know that one of the Ten Commandments is "DO NOT KILL." And yet, this person wanted to know if there was any wiggle room there. Earlier this month, a 27-year-old woman in Connecticut named Cynthia Martinez was charged with murder, after she allegedly killed a ma...
Jul 30, 2026
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Old-School Struggles That Would Break People Today
BuzzFeed just asked older adults what everyday inconvenience from the past would frustrate people today. And it really goes to show just how much technology has changed our lives. Here are some of the best answers: 1. Waiting by the phone for a call . . . If you were expecting a call from someone special, you had to ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Staying Optimistic in Life Might Lower Your Risk for Dementia
Older adults who tend to see the bright side of life may be giving their brains a boost, too. A study led by Harvard followed more than 9,000 Americans age 70 and older. And they found that people with higher levels of optimism were about 15% less likely to develop dementia. And the trend held true regardless of race, ...
Jun 16, 2026
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News
City of Pierre to Begin Chip Seal Project this Week
Beginning todayTuesday, Sept. 1, the City of Pierre will begin chip sealing select streets throughout the community. Drivers may experience minor delays while crews are working, but no full street cl...
59m ago
Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon; Agenda includes first reading of resolution implementing Senate Bill 96 property tax relief program for homeowners
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (Sept. 1, 2026) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: 3pm public hearing on 2027 budget South Dakota Local Eme...
3h ago
South Dakota Home Builders Association partners with Be Pro Be Proud to introduce students to in-demand technical careers
The South Dakota Home Builders Association has collaborated with a national nonprofit group in hopes of growing the skilled workforce in the state. Andrew Parker, executive director of Be Pro Be Proud...
23h ago
Sports
Cowart's Corner- Vikings 53-man is set, Haywire Headline of Fake NFL Scammer, Twins Talk, CFB & Golf
We are officially in the swing of football season, FINALLY! NFL is right around the corner and the Vikings have solidified their 53-man roster. With FOUR QBs... So, we talk about the future of McCarthy and the Vikes at 11:00 minutes. Our Haywire Headline today is about a scammer posing as an NFL player that robbed $1.3...
15h ago
Pierre versus Yankton start time pushed back due to heat
Hot and muggy weather expected in Yankton Friday has initiated a time change for kickoff between the rivals. Originally scheduled for 7:00 PM CT, they have opted to push it back a full hour to 8:00 PM CT. Coverage will begin with Brian Oakland at 7:25 PM on River 92.7 and will be streamed live on www.DRGnews.com/River/...
10h ago
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Latest SD Media Football Poll
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Aug. 31 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA Brandon Valley (13) 1-0 86 2 Jefferson (4) 1-0 73 3 O'Gorman (2) 1-0 68 5 Lincoln 0-1 37 1 Wash...
14h ago
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SD Missouri River Fishing Report
It's the end of August - but the fall bite is just around the bend for Labor Day As we close out August, fishing conditions are transitioning toward fall. While later summer patterns remain in play, changing temperatures and fish activity indicates what's coming next. Keep in mind today is the last day of no minimum le...
15h ago
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