Category Archives: News Pierre
March runoff for the Missouri River less than half of normal during March
Reservoir inflows in the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, were well-below average last month (March 2022). The US Army Corps of Engineers says March runoff of 1.5 million acre-feet was 48%...
Apr 06, 2022
Passenger traffic continues to increase at Pierre Regional Airport
The Pierre Regional Airport had over 1200 enplanements last month (March 2022). City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says traffic has been steadily increasing. DAC currently provides 12 flights per week b...
Apr 06, 2022
Pierre trades property for land near cemetery
With approval from the City Commission this evening, the City of Pierre is selling off some of its underutilized property and picking up some new space near the city-owned cemetery. According to City ...
Apr 06, 2022 Courtesy photo.
Spring weight restriction removed from segments of Highway 1806 in the Fort Pierre/Pierre area
The South Dakota Department of Transportation REMOVED Spring Load Limit Restrictions from two segments of Highway 1806, effective yesterday (April 5, 2022). Those segments are: Effective Date Highway ...
Apr 06, 2022
Fort Thompson man sentenced for assault charges
A 37 year old Fort Thompson man convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault by Striking, Beating, or Wounding has been sentenced in federal U.S. District Court. Donald Big Eagle, Jr., mus...
Apr 06, 2022
Mary Weinheimer puts hat in the ring for District 24 House seat
Pierre resident Mary Weinheimer is one of four candidates running for the District 24 House seat. Weinheimer joins a republican primary field that includes incumbents Mike Weisgram and Will Mortenson ...
Apr 05, 2022
One item on regular agenda for Pierre City Commission this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets at 5:30pm today (April 5, 2022) at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: approval of the hiring of some seasonal employees set 5:45pm April 19, 2022, public he...
Apr 05, 2022
Department head reports and routine business on agenda for Stanley County Commission today
The Stanley County Commission meets at 5pm today (April 5, 2022). Among the items on its agenda are: Auditor and Treasurer reports Stanley County Fairgrounds update Log Cabin sidewalk discussion The S...
Apr 05, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Red flag warning, gusty wind, extreme fire danger trigger open burn bans in Stanley and Hughes counties
With a red flag warning in effect in much of central South Dakota, the open burn ban for Hughes and Stanley counties automatically goes into effect. An open burn ban is also automatically triggered in...
Apr 05, 2022 Infographic credit National Weather Service, South Dakota.
City of Fort Pierre in final stages of applying for a nearly $2 million grant to enhance Tatanka Trail
The City of Fort Pierre is in the running for an approximately $1.8 million grant to enhance the Tatanka Trail along the Missouri River. At last night's (April 4, 2022) City Council meeting, Mayor Glo...
Apr 05, 2022 logo credit fort pierre development corporation
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