Category Archives: News Pierre
Pierre and Fort Pierre residents encouraged to "adopt a fire hydrant" in your neighborhood
While people are moving snow from this week's storm (Feb. 21-23, 2023), Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul asks that you "adopt a fire hydrant" in your neighborhood. The Fort Pierre Volun...
Feb 24, 2023
Water break disrupts activity in federal building in Pierre today; Vehicle fire earlier in the week started in engine area
Cleanup is being done on the second floor of the federal building on Pierre Street in Pierre after a pipe broke this morning (Feb. 24, 2023). Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says they ...
Feb 24, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
South Dakota Chamber honors public service during Business Day at the Legislature
The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Business Day at the Legislature was held yesterday (Feb. 23, 2023) in Pierre. Concluding a day that included the annual Business Caucus and an eco...
Feb 24, 2023 South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry Outstanding Legislative Service award presented Feb. 23, 2023: L to R: Jafar Karim, Gary Cammack, Deb Peters, Andy Gerlach, Marty Jackley, Shawn Lyons, Doug Schinkel, David Owen.
Courtesy photo.
South Dakota House passes $5.2 million for Capitol Lake and war memorial upgrades and repairs
The South Dakota House and Senate continue to work through their calendars. The Senate passes two bills to provide more funding for ongoing construction projects hit by inflation. The upper chamber pa...
Feb 24, 2023 South Dakota's Flaming Fountain-- photo taken Feb. 21, 2021.
Photo credit Patrick Callahan.
Pierre snow alert lifted; Hauling of snow starts tomorrow
FEBRUARY 23, 2023, UPDATE: Effective immediately, the City of Pierre snow alert is lifted. The City is done plowing emergency snow routes and residential streets. Alley plowing is expected to be compl...
Feb 23, 2023
Emergency Snow Route rules still in effect in Fort Pierre
FEBRUARY 23, 2023: The snow alert remains in effect in Fort Pierre today (Feb. 23, 2023). People in Fort Pierre are not allowed to park along on any Emergency Snow Routes until after the snowfall has ...
Feb 23, 2023
Winds expected to pick up, visibility expected to go down throughout the day today
Another winter storm has moved into South Dakota and the region. National Weather Service Meteorologist Amy Parkin says while it may not appear to be all that bad outside right now, conditions will de...
Feb 22, 2023 Image credit National Weather Service.
Fort Pierre and Pierre anticipating 2+ inches of snow; Snow alert in effect so vehicles cannot park on Emergency Snow Routes
The City of Fort Pierre is reminding residents that Emergency Snow Route rules automatically go into effect when there is more than two inches of snowfall-- as is expected with this week's storm. When...
Feb 21, 2023 Jo Naylor / CC
Missouri River Bridge construction update, hiring bonuses on agenda for Fort Pierre City Council tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (Feb. 21, 2023) at 6:30pm in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive). Items on their agenda include: SDDOT Missouri River Bridge U...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Commission computer quotes, Highway Department fee and permit schedule on agenda for Hughes County Commission this evening
The Hughes County Commission meets today (Feb. 21, 2023) at 5:30pm at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: SD DOT US HWY 14 Project and Co Land Purchase Request...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
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