Category Archives: News Pierre
Pierre named Tree City USA; Tree distribution and planting set for Friday
For the 38th time, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the City of Pierre as a Tree City USA. To be recognized as a Tree City USA, a community must demonstrate sound urban forestry practices that ...
Apr 28, 2022 Art Smith, Arbor Board Chair, unwraps a bundle of Northern Catalpa trees to distribute to second graders in Pierre and Fort Pierre.
Courtesy photo.
Northwest entrance to Hilger's Gulch in Pierre to be temporarily closed
Beginning Monday (May 2, 2022), the northwest entrance to Hilger's Gulch in Pierre will be temporarily closed. The state Bureau of Administration will be doing a maintenance and repair project on the ...
Apr 28, 2022 Map image credit South Dakota Bureau of Administration.
More work being done on US Highway 83 between White River and Murdo
The South Dakota Department of Transportation says the asphalt concrete surfacing project has begun on US Highway 83 from just south of White River to just south of Murdo. The project also includes th...
Apr 28, 2022 Image credit South Dakota Department of Transportation.
Pierre accepts bid from local contractor to construct outdoor pool
APRIL 27, 2022: The Pierre City Commission has accepted the bid to build Pierre's new outdoor pool-- but it's going to cost more than initially anticipated. Original engineer estimates put a $13 milli...
Apr 27, 2022 Image credit City of Pierre.
Construction project underway on SD Highway 49 in Tripp and Lyman Counties
Work has begun on the reconstruction of SD Highway 49 in Tripp and Lyman Counties from the junction of SD Highway 44 to the junction of SD Highway 47. The South Dakota Department of Transportation say...
Apr 27, 2022 Image credit South Dakota Department of Transportation.
Pierre woman, Sully County Historical Society among award recipients during state Historical Society's annual conference
Two longtime South Dakota State Historical Society supporters were given the Robinson Memorial Award Saturday (April 23, 2022) during the society's annual history conference. Michael Lawson of Annanda...
Apr 27, 2022 Jeanne Ode of Pierre was presented the prestigious Robinson Memorial Award by the South Dakota State Historical Society April 23, 2022, at the society’s annual history conference in Pierre. Presenting the award were Brad Tennant of Aberdeen, left, a member of the society’s board of trustees; and Ben Jones, State Historian and director of the State Historical Society.
Photo by Richard Carlson.
Pierre Economic Development Corporation renews commitment to Learn & Earn scholarships
The Pierre Economic Development Corporation has renewed its commitment for a second year to provide scholarship support for students taking the Learn & Earn program through Capital City Campus. Me...
Apr 26, 2022 Image credit DWU Learn & Earn website screenshot.
Outdoor pool, housing study on agenda for Pierre City Commission tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (April 26, 2022) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Bid Results - Outdoor Pool Project PEDCO Comprehensive Housing Study Update...
Apr 26, 2022
Capital Area United Way celebrates 2021-22 fundraising effort with annual awards ceremony
The Capital Area United Way met 96% of their $555,001 goal for the "Be The G.O.A.T." fundraising campaign. Executive Director Chris Maxwell says citizens in our area understand the services offered by...
Apr 25, 2022 Image credit Capital Area United Way.
Spring Load Limit Restrictions being lifted this week on some segments of road in the Pierre and Aberdeen areas
Spring Load Limit Restrictions will be REMOVED from the South Dakota road segments shown in the table below. Effective dates are included in the table. Effective Date Highway Location Begin/End MRM Le...
Apr 25, 2022 Infographic credit South Dakota Department of Transportation.
Current Weather
Sat May 16
Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
68°FClear
Sat May 16
Mobridge, SD 57601, USA
57°FCloudy
Sat May 16
Pierre, SD 57501, USA
58°FClear