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Stanley County temporary road closure: 302nd Avenue
Because of damage caused by Monday's (June 29, 2026) severe storm, about one mile of 302 Avenue in Stanley County has been temporarily closed. According to Stanley County Emergency Management, 302 Avenue is closed from Stoup's for approximately one mile due to significant damage to the roadway and culvert. People may a...
9h ago
Capital Area United Way creates fund to assist people in Highmore affected by this week's storm
Capital Area United Way of Pierre and Fort Pierre has activated a Disaster Relief Fund to support the Highmore community following the severe storm earlier this week (June 29, 2026). Please put a "Highmore Disaster Relief" notation on your check or online donation to ensure your gift is designated specificall...
11h ago
Three museums in South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre reopening today; Capital campaign also getting underway
July 1, 2026: The South Dakota State Historical Society will celebrate the reopening of the museum's first three newly completed exhibits this afternoon (July 1, 2026). State Historical Society Assistant Director David Grabitske said the first room welcomes visitors and gives them a quick glimpse into South Dakota hist...
12h ago
People in the Neighborhood
Oahewheelmen Bike Club
Mike Mueller with the Oahewheelmen Bike Club joined People in Your Nieghborhood to talk about their Grassland Gravel bike ride in mid-July.
Jun 17, 2026
Oahe Days
John Stirling with the Oahe Days committee joined KGFX to talk about this weekend's activities.
Jun 16, 2026
SD High School Rodeo Finals
Marty Phillips and Amy Johnson with the South Dakota High School Rodeo Association and high school competitor Walker West joined People in Your Neighborhood to to talk about the high school rodeo finals which kick-off Tuesday (June 16, 2026) in Fort Pierre.
Jun 16, 2026
Countryside Support Duck Derby
Kim Leiferman with Countryside Support joined KGFX to talk about their upcoming Duck Derby on Saturday, June 20th.
Jun 15, 2026
Fort Pierre Tourism Update
Shane Kramme with the Fort Pierre Chamber joined People in Your Neighborhood to talk about upcoming events in Fort Pierre.
Jun 11, 2026
Farm News
Hot Weather Coming for the Fourth of July
A major heat dome is expected to build across the central and eastern U.S. next week, bringing widespread 90-degree temperatures and potentially dangerous heat just ahead of the Independence Day holiday. AccuWeather says the system will stretch from Texas to Pennsylvania and from Florida to Minnesota. Some areas could ...
10h ago
USDA announces $500 million for Fertilizer Investment & Expansion Program; Application deadline is August 15
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program Wednesday (July 1, 2026), a new initiative administered through USDA Rural Development to expand domestic fertilizer manufacturing, strengthen America's fertili...
10h ago
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House Ag Chair Proposes Sweeping Change in Ag Labor Program; Livestock Groups React to Thompson's Proposal
House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program and addressing long-standing farm labor shortages. Politico said "The Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026" would broaden access to H-2A workers while allowing s...
18h ago
Sports
Pierre's Kaden Cumbow makes ESPN with incredible comeback in Special Olympics USA Games
Before getting to the weekly newsletter, one of the biggest accomplishments out of Pierre's Special Olympics program came from Kaden Cumbow who achieved a feat so impressive it made it on ESPN. Cumbow competed in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as a representative of Team South Dakota which was held in Minneapolis,...
Jul 01, 2026
Pierre opens up new Missouri River Overlook trail
The City of Pierre is inviting residents to experience a new outdoor destination with the opening of the Missouri River Overlook Trail, a scenic natural-surface trail that offers panoramic views of the Missouri River and the City of Pierre while providing a new destination for walking, hiking, and mountain biking. Loca...
18h ago
Post 8 Legion Varsity splits doubleheader with PCBA Post 18
Post 8 had an interesting set of games Tuesday night with PCBA Post 18 with each team going home with a win in very opposite ways. In the first of the two games, Pierre would earn a mound battle thanks to an outstanding day on the bump from both starters. PCBA sent out Tyler Christensen who pitched a gem, but would tak...
Jul 01, 2026
