Category Archives: News Pierre
South Dakota 4-H shooting sports contestants converge on Fort Pierre, Pierre for state competition this weekend
Whether they're shooting a pistol, a rifle or a bow and arrow, some of the best young shooters in South Dakota are in Fort Pierre and Pierre this weekend (April 28-30, 2023) for the 4-H State Shoot. C...
Apr 28, 2023
Polar Plunge returns to Pierre tomorrow to raise money for Special Olympics South Dakota
Special Olympics South Dakota invites community members to take part in the annual Pierre Polar Plunge tomorrow (April 29, 2023). Registration starts at noon at the American Legion (520 S. Pierre Stre...
Apr 28, 2023 Courtesy photo.
Students from schools in central South Dakota among those recognized for academic excellence
The academic achievements of the best and brightest South Dakota students from the Class of 2023 were recognized during the 33rd Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon this week (April 24, 20...
Apr 28, 2023
Grittners make donation to Stanley County FFA Chapter to purchase official jackets
Gary and Connie Grittner made a generous donation to students in the Stanley County FFA program. The Grittner's donated money for students to get their own FFA official jacket including personalizatio...
Apr 28, 2023 Courtesy photo.
First half 2022 property tax payments due tomorrow; Hughes County Treasurer's Office staying open until 5pm to accept payments
April 30 falls on a Sunday this year (2023), so that moves up the deadline for South Dakotans who need to pay the first half of their 2022 property taxes. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva sa...
Apr 27, 2023
Tree City USA designations given to Fort Pierre, Pierre
Fort Pierre and Pierre have both received the Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation. To be recognized as a Tree City USA, a community must demonstrate sound urban forestry practices ...
Apr 27, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Work begins next month on new terminal at Chamberlain Airport
The City of Chamberlain has broken ground (April 20, 2023) for a brand new airport terminal building, thanks in part to an $855,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Chamberlain was sele...
Apr 27, 2023 Engineer's projection of new terminal at Chamberlain Airport.
Courtesy image.
Pierre School District giving 7% raises to teachers, classified staff, administrators
Pierre School District employees will get pay raises for the 2023-24 school year. Pierre School District business manager Darla Mayer says teachers (certified staff), classified staff and administrato...
Apr 27, 2023
Pierre using new system when water main pipes are being replaced this summer; Installing temporary water lines rather than turning water off and on
The City of Pierre is changing the way it updates people about water main repair or replacement work being done in their area. Construction Operations Manager Jeff Runyan says they're hoping to elimin...
Apr 26, 2023 Photo credit City of Pierre.
Pierre School District adjusting elementary school boundaries to balance enrollment at Kennedy and Jefferson
APRIL 26, 2023: The Pierre Public School District is making a small change to the boundaries for its three elementary schools. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the numbers have become somewhat lops...
Apr 26, 2023 Map image courtesy of the Pierre School District.
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