Category Archives: News Pierre
Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (March 3, 2026) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: DANR Asbestos Inspection, Abatement, and Remediation Pro...
Mar 03, 2026
Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (March 2, 2026) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Bids and Award...
Mar 02, 2026
Gettysburg FFA Chapter officers connect with others, talk about agriculture during National FFA Week
Feb. 28, 2026: Pictures from the Gettysburg FFA Chapter's National FFA Week appreciation breakfast, Ag Olympics and other activities. Hear from some Gettysburg FFA members in the Agriculture In-depth ...
Feb 28, 2026 Gettysburg FFA Chapter members participate in activities during National FFA Week Feb. 21-28, 2026.
USDA looking for sponsors for 2026 Summer Food Service Program in Campbell, Walworth, Hughes, Stanley, Gregory, Buffalo and Bennett; Deadline is today
Thirteen South Dakota counties have been identified as having a high need for new sponsors for a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)-- and half of those counties are in the central part of the state. D...
Feb 27, 2026 woodleywonderworks / CC
Rhoden shares map to provide examples of property tax savings from his plan
Governor Larry Rhoden has released an interactive map that shows how much South Dakotans could save if his plan to cut property taxes, Senate Bill 96, is passed by the state legislature. Rhoden's plan...
Feb 26, 2026
Gettysburg Area Community Foundation marks 15 years of local giving
The Gettysburg Area Community Foundation (GCF) turns 15 this year (2026). Since the foundation's community savings account (CSA) was established in 2011, it's grown to over $328,000, received more tha...
Feb 26, 2026
Supporters including Mortenson, Weisgram try, but fail to get $10,000 manufactured-home downpayment loan bill through South Dakota House
The South Dakota House on Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2026) rejected a proposal to create a state-backed, zero-interest downpayment loan program for manufactured homes - then rejected it again hours later after...
Feb 25, 2026 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group
South Dakota's Liberty Bell helps raise $6.2 million from state residents for U.S. Treasury in 1950
Feb. 24, 2026, update: The America's 250th South Dakota Commission held a ceremonial ringing of South Dakota's Liberty Bell Tuesday (Feb. 24, 2026) across from the State Capitol in Pierre. Keep update...
Feb 25, 2026
USACE Omaha District highlights potential for improved delivery across flood risk management and hydropower missions, including work with Lower Brule Sioux Tribe
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started (Feb. 23, 2026) a new initiative that focuses on building infrastructure without including massive amounts of paperwork. Assistant Secretary of the Army fo...
Feb 25, 2026
USS South Dakota (SSN-790) submarine returns from deployment
The USS South Dakota (SSN-790) fast attack submarine has returned (Feb. 20, 2026) to its homeport in Groton, Connecticut, following a six month deployment supporting national security interests and ma...
Feb 24, 2026 GROTON, Conn. – USS South Dakota (SSN 790) transits the Thames River during a homecoming event in Groton, Conn., Aug. 14. The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS South Dakota and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.
(December 12, 2023)
(U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Karsten)
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