Sports
South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo gets going today in Fort Pierre; National qualifiers to be determined by end of the weekend
Fort Pierre and the Stanley County Fairgrounds are hosting the 77th annual South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo this week (June 16-20, 2026), with performances continuing through Saturday. High School Rodeo Association Public Relations Director Marty Philips says events start Tuesday (June 16) with the first rounds of...
Jun 16, 2026
2026 Denny Palmer Full Leaderboard
The Denny Palmer Walleye Tournament was held June 13, 2026, in Mobridge, South Dakota, drawing anglers from across the region for a day of competition on the Missouri River. Following a full day of fishing, tournament officials announced the final standings based on the day's catches. The complete leaderboard is listed...
Jun 14, 2026
SD Missouri River Fishing Report
Overall, this week's report indicates that angling up and down the river is picking up, and hot spots for walleye, bass and more species are producing! Something we'd like to highlight this week is the multi-generational opportunities and traditions being built on the Missouri River. Throughout the season, our guides w...
Jun 09, 2026
mihtiander / Depositphotos.com
News
QR code created to coordinate damage reports from residents of Highmore and surrounding area
Emergency management officials will hold another town hall meeting in Highmore tonight (June 30, 2026). The meeting begins at 7pm CT at the Hyde County Memorial Auditorium in Highmore. According to the Hyde County SD Emergency Manager Facebook page, a QR code has been created for people in Highmore and the surrounding ...
12h ago
South Dakota News Watch fact brief: If 131 mph wind gust is verified, it would be the 15th strongest thunderstorm wind gust ever recorded in the United States, second highest gust in the state
By Michael Klinski, South Dakota News Watch. Fact brief: Was a SD storm's wind gust among the strongest in US history? Answer: Yes. Winds in excess of 130 mph hit north-central South Dakota early Monday (June 29, 2026), breaking records and causing significant damage. The National Weather Service Aberdeen office report...
12h ago
Rhoden declares State of Emergency because of June 29 storms
Governor Larry Rhoden has declared a state of emergency for the counties where severe storms caused significant damage in portions of central South Dakota on Monday's (June 29, 2026). Rhoden, who was in Highmore on Monday, says by declaring a disaster, the state can better support local response efforts. He says the de...
12h ago
Music News
11 Awkward Celebrity Moments From June 2026 That Were Painful To Watch
I don't know what was in the air this June, but it had celebrities dodging reporters, forgetting trophies, getting caught on hot mics, and making everyone online cringe.View Entire Post ›
5h ago
I'm Challenging All Gen-Xers To Fill In The Lyrics To These '80s Show Theme Songs, And It's Actually Pretty Hard
"The milkman, the paperboy, the _______"View Entire Post ›
10h ago
2026 In Music: The 20 Songs You Need To Know (So Far)
From chart-topping stars to emerging artists, these 20 songs span pop, rock, country, and more - and they've been the soundtrack to my year (so far).View Entire Post ›
17h ago
