Category Archives: News Pierre
Kadoka and Longfellow Elementary Schools honored as National ESEA Distinguished Schools
Two South Dakota schools have been recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools. Kadoka Elementary School and Longfellow Elementary School (Mitchell) were identified for their exceptional student...
Nov 02, 2023
Attempt made to use a bogus $20 at a store in Winner
The Tripp County Sheriff's Office and the Winner Area Chamber of Commerce are alerting area businesses about an attempt to use fake money at a business in Winner. Information from the Chamber says som...
Nov 02, 2023
Rapid City woman sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in Eagle Butte, Pierre, other South Dakota towns
A federal judge has decided on the punishment for a Rapid City, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. Jessica Grant, a/k/a Jessi Grant, age 46, was sentence...
Nov 02, 2023 Rumble Press / CC
Among 2023 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Governor's Awards recipients are two people from Pierre
NOVEMBER 2, 2023: Two people from Pierre were among those recognized this week (Oct. 30, 2023) for their contributions toward ensuring those with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment. ...
Nov 02, 2023
Statewide Intercity Bus Study meeting being held this evening in Pierre, tomorrow afternoon in Mobridge
NOVEMBER 1, 2023: The South Dakota Department of Transportation is holding a series of informational public meetings across the state to share details about the South Dakota Statewide Intercity Bus St...
Nov 01, 2023 Image credit: SDSU Extension.
No increase in health insurance premiums, small increase in dental insurance premium for City of Pierre employees and elected officials
Premiums will remain the same next year (2024) for those covered by City of Pierre health insurance plans. But, Human Resources Director Laurie Gronlund says there will be some changes to the plans of...
Nov 01, 2023
Scott and Julia Jones create endowment for PARS, in partnership with South Dakota Community Foundation
A couple from Pierre is once again sharing their good fortune with people in need. Scott and Julia Jones capitalized on a nonprofit savings account challenge from the South Dakota Community Foundation...
Oct 31, 2023 Photo left to right: Ginger Neimann, Senior Program Officer, SDCF; Corwin Jones, PARS Executive Director and Scott and Julia Jones of Pierre, SD.
Courtesy photo.
South Dakota Christmas at the Capitol greeter informational meeting and signup being held tomorrow morning
In preparation for the thousands of people who come to see the South Dakota Christmas at the Capitol display, an informational meeting and greeter sign-up is being held tomorrow (Nov. 1, 2023) morning...
Oct 31, 2023
Noems to host trick-or-treat festivities this evening at Governor's Residence
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and First Gentleman Bryon Noem will host the annual tick-or-treat festivities at the Governor's Residence in Pierre today (Oct. 31, 2023) from 5:30-7pm CT. Noem says ...
Oct 31, 2023 South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and First Gentleman Bryon Noem, Halloween 2023.
Courtesy photo.
Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Oct. 31, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Proclamation for Buddy Poppy Day 2024 Dental & Health Insurance Personne...
Oct 31, 2023
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