Category Archives: News Pierre
Philip Health Services holding grand opening today for renovation, new expansion
It's a big day in the small town of Philip today (Dec. 8, 2022) as residents celebrate the grand opening of the Philip Health Center. CEO Jeremy Schultes says the expansion and renovation has been in ...
Dec 08, 2022 The new Scotchman Living Center, conceptual drawing.
Courtesy image.
Stanley County High School students compete at State Oral Interpretation contest
Stanley County Schools had two competitors at the State Oral Interpretation competition, Hope Smedley and Emily Hanson. Smedley (pictured below) earned a Superior Award in the Serious Interpretation c...
Dec 08, 2022 Courtesy photo.
Mortenson is youngest ever and 1st tribal member to lead state republican legislators
District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre has been chosen to serve as the House Majority Leader during South Dakota's 2023 legislative session. It's a task he says he's looking forward to. A...
Dec 07, 2022 Photo credit Legislative Research Council website.
November total shows second largest number of passenger boardings from the Pierre Regional Airport this year
Over 14,800 (14,827) people have flown out of the Pierre Regional Airport so far this year (2022). City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says there were over 1600 enplanements in November. As an Essential ...
Dec 07, 2022
Pierre senior among Senator Rounds' nominees for US service academies
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) has nominated students (Dec. 5, 2022) for appointments to the nation's service academies. Rounds nominated Kasey Broers of Pierre as his top nominee to the U.S...
Dec 06, 2022 Courtesy images.
Avera Medical Group Gettysburg welcoming new Physician Assistant later this month
Avera Medical Group Gettysburg will soon welcome a new Physician Assistant to the medical team. KaraLynn Kuhn will join the six current providers Dec. 19, 2022. Kuhn grew up in Aberdeen and attended N...
Dec 06, 2022 Courtesy photo.
Water Treatment Plant, outdoor pool to be topics of discussion for Pierre City Commission tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets tonight (Dec. 6, 2022) at 5:30pm at City Hall (2301 Patron Parkway, Pierre). Among the items on the agenda are: Water Treatment Plant Announcement Burbach Aquatics Con...
Dec 06, 2022 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group
Bridge inspections, 4-H and Extension, full-time employee bonuses on agenda for Stanley County Commission
The Stanley County Commission meets at 5pm CT tonight (Dec. 6, 2022) in their board room in the basement of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Bridge Inspection Report...
Dec 06, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
'Tis the season for viral respiratory illnesses; Vaccinations encouraged to help reduce severity of symptoms
It's already been a busy season for respiratory viruses in the US and Avera Medical Group Pierre Physician Assistant Jenna Schiefelbein says early indicators don't show it slowing down before the end ...
Dec 05, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Pierre Volunteer Fire Department gives annual awards, reelects officers
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet Friday night (Dec. 2, 2022). This year's award winners (in order of picture below) are: Rookie of the Year-- Nathan Brockel with Eng...
Dec 05, 2022 (L to R): Nathan Brockel, Byron Caauwe and Doug Gordon.
Courtesy photo.
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