Category Archives: News Pierre
Kasey Broers from Pierre accepts appointment to US Naval Academy
JUNE 26, 2023: South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) says six South Dakota students have accepted Service Academy appointments. They will begin military training at their respective ...
Jun 26, 2023 Courtesy photo.
Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club awards $8,000 in college scholarships to Pierre, Stanley County graduating seniors; Fundraising Rowan Grace concert being held in September
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club has awarded 12 college scholarships totaling $8,000 to graduating seniors from the Pierre TF Riggs and Stanley County High Schools. Madison Oedekoven of Pierre won ...
Jun 26, 2023
White River area bridge to be dedicated today in honor of US Army Sergeant Philip J. Iyotte
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony later this month to honor U.S. Army Sergeant Philip J. Iyotte. The ceremony will be today (June 24, 2...
Jun 24, 2023
Hughes County, GFP collaborating on work to fix section of West Bend Road
Hughes County has approved an agreement with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department to fix up a section of West Bend Road. Highway Superintendent Trent Arbach says there's a "slide area" on ...
Jun 23, 2023
HVAC motor causes temporary evacuation of state building on the north side of Pierre yesterday afternoon
The Pierre Fire Department was called to the George Mickelson Criminal Justice Center on the north side of Pierre yesterday afternoon (June 21, 2023). Fire Chief Ian Paul says firefighters responded j...
Jun 22, 2023 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.
Two seriously injured in multi-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in I-90 construction zone between Kennebec and Presho
A 56 year old man from Billings, MT, received life threatening injuries in a multiple vehicle accident Sunday afternoon (June 18, 2023, 1:57pm CT) in the head-to-head construction zone on Interstate 9...
Jun 22, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Uncle of George Floyd facing drug charges after overdose incident in Gettysburg, SD
A 57 year old man from Gettysburg faces drug charges after an incident in Gettysburg earlier this month. On June 10, 2023, the Gettysburg Police Department and Gettysburg Ambulance were dispatched to ...
Jun 22, 2023 Selwyn Jones booking photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office and Jail.
Hughes County Sheriff's Office plugging away at filling staff shortages
JUNE 22, 2023: After working with a shortage of staff for the two years he's been in office, the Hughes County Sheriff is making some progress in hiring employees. Sheriff Patrick Callahan told county...
Jun 22, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
5 years later: Jackley recognizes historic South Dakota v. Wayfair US Supreme Court Decision
JUNE 22, 2023: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said five years after it was decided, the United States Supreme Court's decision in favor of South Dakota in South Dakota v. Wayfair remains ...
Jun 22, 2023 Sketch of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair case on April 17, 2018.
Sketch by Al Lien.
Tours being given this evening at Pierre's new drinking water treatment plant
JUNE 21, 2023: The water has been flowing since December and this evening (June 21, 2023), the public has the chance to see the inside of Pierre's new drinking water treatment plant. Tours will be giv...
Jun 21, 2023
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