Category Archives: News Pierre
Kennebec, Miller receive economic development grants from state Transportation Commission
The South Dakota Transportation Commission has awarded over $3.9 million in economic development grants for infrastructure improvements in counties and smaller communities across South Dakota. The eco...
Dec 21, 2021 Pictures of Money / CC
Two Pierre residents arrested after assault incident Saturday night
Pierre Police officers were called to the 300 block of South Central Avenue a little before 11pm Saturday night (Dec. 18, 2021) because of a fight in progress. The first officer to arrive observed 54 ...
Dec 20, 2021 Darin Gravatt booking photo December 18, 2021.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office and Jail.
Hughes County Commissioners to talk crisis response, alternatives to juveniles being put in jail, employee wellness incentive at today's meeting
The Hughes County Commission meets at 5:30 this (Dec. 20, 2021) evening. Among the items on their agenda are: CACS Mobile Crisis Response Agreement Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative Health In...
Dec 20, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Supplemental budget, utility rates, US Army Corps flood prevention all on tap for tonight during the Fort Pierre City Council meeting
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening at 6:30pm in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive). Items on their agenda include: department head updates Final reading of an o...
Dec 20, 2021
Stanley County Student Council continues holiday giving
Stanley County School District Student Council members and staff again took part in selecting angel tree gifts for 28 of the residents at Mary House. Students and staff enjoy choosing the perfect gift...
Dec 20, 2021 Photo credit Stanley County School District.
Another Unusual Budget Year-- District 24 Representative Will Mortenson
Mort Report: Another Unusual Budget Year by District 24 Representative Will Mortenson (Dec. 16, 2021) If you follow the legislative process much, you have probably heard that state government is heade...
Dec 17, 2021 Image credit Will Mortenson.
Data showing approximately three-quarters of South Dakotans hospitalized for COVID are unvaccinated
Today's (Dec. 17, 2021) update from the South Dakota Department of Health shows there are around 250 (254) South Dakotans currently hospitalized because of COVID-19. Avera Health's Dr. David Basel say...
Dec 17, 2021 Larry Crane
Roberts, Kampa classrooms win Stanley County Student Council door decorating contest
The Stanley County Student Council sponsored a door decorating contest prior to Christmas break. Student Council members, along with several of the Stanley County School Board members, chose the doors...
Dec 17, 2021 Photo credit Stanley County School District.
UPDATE: TikTok post threatening school violence puts schools on alert nationwide today; Local investigation showing "no credible information" of a threat to schools in Pierre
Add Pierre's TF Riggs High School to the list of schools taking extra precautions today (Dec. 17, 2021) because of a TikTok video threatening violence at schools. Supt. Dr. Kelly Glodt says local law ...
Dec 17, 2021
Capital Area United Way over half way to fundraising goal; Still time to contribute
The Capital Area United Way held its annual meeting yesterday (Dec. 16, 2021) in Pierre. Board president Jessica Hanig says they're still pushing to hit this year's "Be The G.O.A.T." fundraising goal....
Dec 17, 2021
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