Category Archives: News Pierre
Stanley County School board holding Return to Learning Plan public hearing during meeting tonight
The Stanley County School Board meets at 6pm CT today (Dec. 13, 2023) at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Hall of Fame Committee Buildings and Grounds Committee Publi...
Dec 13, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Pierre renews agreement with state Department of Public Safety for use of Central South Dakota Communications Center services
The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town's 911 emergency dispatch center. Poli...
Dec 13, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Donations being sought for Accelerated Reader Program at Stanley County School
The Stanley County School District in Fort Pierre is accepting donations for its Accelerated Reader Program and its Kindergarten Readiness packet. They would like donations of the following: 40 of the...
Dec 13, 2023
Pierre city employees to see roughly 3% pay increase next year
Pierre city employees will get a pay increase next year. How much of an increase, depends on where they work. Mayor Steve Harding broke down the pay increase recommendation for the Police Department, ...
Dec 12, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC
School funding, voucher bills, home schooling among topics of discussion between District 24 legislators and Pierre School District officials yesterday
In her proposed Budget Address last week (Dec. 5, 2023), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for the big three-- education, healthcare providers and state employees. Pr...
Dec 12, 2023
Pierre City Commission to discuss electric meters, recap year at Hillsview Golf Course during tonight's meeting
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Dec. 12, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Request to purchase Electric Meters 2023 South Dakota Volunteer Firefighter ...
Dec 12, 2023
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Oahe; Mild weather allows habitat and access crews more time for improvements and inspections
Late arriving winter weather has allowed South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks crews more time for access improvements along the Missouri River, including along Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe at Pierre and For...
Dec 11, 2023
No injuries when U-Haul trailer turns onto its side east of Pierre
No one was injured Saturday morning (Dec. 9, 2023, around 11am) when a U-Haul trailer flipped onto its side east of Pierre. The Hughes County Sheriff's Office says there was less than $1000 damage. Th...
Dec 11, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Mortenson seeking re-election to District 24 House of Representatives
South Dakota House Majority Leader and District 24 Republican Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre will run for re-election next year. Mortenson says for the last three years, he's brought a "...
Dec 11, 2023
Hughes County Finance Office being proactive about potential threat from materials received via mail
The 2024 election is 11 months away and the prep for that election is underway in county Auditor Offices across the South Dakota. Last month, Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva told the Hughes...
Dec 11, 2023
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