Category Archives: News Pierre
Pierre School Board holding legislative preview session at 4:30pm, regular meeting at 5:30pm today
The Pierre School Board will hold two sessions when they meet today (Dec. 11, 2023) in the Administration Building board room. At 4:30pm, board members will talk with District 24 Representatives Will ...
Dec 11, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
DWU Learn & Earn graduation being held today
Dakota Wesleyan University's Learn & Earn program located in Pierre will hold its second annual graduation ceremony today (Dec. 9, 2023) at 1pm at the Pierre First United Methodist Church. Student...
Dec 09, 2023
Mortenson anticipates legislators looking into how school districts spend state funding, if not on teacher salaries
In her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal this week (Dec. 5, 2023), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for education, state employees and healthcare providers. Noem agai...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy photo.
Bail jumper from southwest Kansas arrested this week in Miller, SD
A fugitive facing a child rape charge in Kansas was arrested without incident this week (Dec. 4, 2023) in Miller, SD. According to a social media post by the Miller Police Department, they were contac...
Dec 08, 2023 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
State Employees Organization hopeful legislative appropriators will approve Noem's proposed pay increase
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem delivered her budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 to a joint session of the state legislature this week (Dec. 5, 2023). The Governor's budget proposal includes a 4% ...
Dec 08, 2023 Image credit SDSEO Facebook page.
Musical flowers installed at parks in Fort Pierre
You may hear the sound of music when you visit one of three city park areas these days in Fort Pierre. Mayor Gloria Hanson says the town has been gifted three musical flowers from GROW South Dakota. A...
Dec 08, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Hughes County hires new Emergency Management Director; Stanley County Commissioners considering their options
Hughes County has hired a new Emergency Management Director. County Manager Lori Jacobson updated county commissioners about Troy Blevins during their meeting this week (Dec. 4, 2023). Previous emerge...
Dec 07, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
No serious injuries after carbon monoxide buildup causes temporary evacuation of Runnings Distribution Center in Pierre
The Running's Distribution Center on Airport Road in Pierre was evacuated for about an hour yesterday afternoon (Dec. 6, 2023). Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says the carbon monoxide...
Dec 07, 2023 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.
Pierre City Commission sets season, daily pass fees for new outdoor pool
The Pierre City Commission has set fees for the new outdoor pool scheduled to open next year (May 27, 2024). Annual passes purchased before May 1, 2024, for individuals and families are $100 and $295,...
Dec 07, 2023
Pierre volunteer firefighters present annual awards, elect 2024 officers
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet Friday night (Dec. 1, 2023). This year's award winners were: Rookie of the Year - Brody Maier Firefighter of the Year - Trevor Light...
Dec 07, 2023
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