Category Archives: News Pierre
Medical cannabis, long-term care, EMS bills being considered by South Dakota lawmakers
Some bills dealing with regulation of various medical related topics in South Dakota are still working their way through the legislative process. Senator Erin Tobin of Winner is a nurse practitioner w...
Jan 30, 2024
State public defender's office, pipeline bills are focuses for Mortenson this week
This is the fourth week (Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2024) of this year's legislative session in South Dakota. One of the focuses this week for District 24 Representative and House Majority Leader Will Mortenson ...
Jan 30, 2024
Pierre City Commission meets tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Jan. 30, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Set February 13, 2024 5:45 Public Hearing - Airport Lease Kroeplin Air LLC S...
Jan 30, 2024
Hughes County approves request to rezone lot in Harrold where owner wants to create a place people can get together
The Hughes County Commission has unanimously approved a rezoning request for a lot near Harrold. During a public hearing at a meeting earlier this month (Jan. 16, 2024), Jordan Hanson said his goal is...
Jan 29, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Hughes County Commission webpage.
Estes charged with simple assault domestic, false imprisonment and more after Sunday afternoon incident in Pierre
A 22 year old is in custody after police were called yesterday afternoon (Jan. 28, 2024, 1:40pm) to a residence in the 400 block of S. Robert Street in Pierre for the report of an assault. According t...
Jan 29, 2024 Courtesy image.
22 year old Pierre man back in custody, facing drug charges
A 22 year old man from Pierre is back in custody after being found by Pierre Police early Saturday morning (Jan. 27, 2024, 4:30am). Information from the Department says Patrol Officers had contact wit...
Jan 29, 2024 Courtesy image.
Pierre man accused of burglary earlier this month
A 45 year old man from Pierre faces charges in connection with a burglary in the 700 block of N. Grand Avenue in Pierre. Information from the Police Department says Patrol Officers responded to the bu...
Jan 29, 2024 Courtesy image.
Pierre Fundraiser with the First United Methodist Church of Pierre
The Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization the First United Methodist Church, both in Pierre, have donated beds and some bedding accessories to 25 local kids in need. Mark Edwardson is the Co-President ...
Jan 27, 2024 Photo left to right: Mark Edwardson, Pastor Jeff Lathrop, Brian Lueking (SHP Co-President) and Caleb.
Courtesy photo.
Mortenson sees concurrent resolution as vehicle to start discussions about proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize abortion in South Dakota
Next week is the fourth week of this year's legislative session in South Dakota. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre says among his top priorities for the week is a prop...
Jan 25, 2024 Photo courtesy of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association.
Good relationships, communication helping keep steady pace flowing during South Dakota Legislative Session
This year's legislative session in South Dakota got off to a fast start as far as introducing and taking action on proposed legislation. House Majority Leader Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pie...
Jan 25, 2024 Photo courtesy of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association.
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