Category Archives: News Pierre
Federal government shutdown not disrupting flights at Pierre Regional Airport, so far
Air traffic controllers at large airports across the United States didn't get paid this week (Oct. 27, 2025) because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, raising concerns that frequency of flig...
Oct 29, 2025 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre running for reelection to District 24 Senate seat
District 24 Senator and South Dakota Senate Republican Party Leader Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre is running for a third term. Mehlhaff is currently the chair of the Senate State Affairs Committee, Vice Chai...
Oct 29, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Fort Pierre City Council, Stanley County School Board and Stanley County Commission to hold joint meeting this evening
The Fort Pierre City Council, Stanley County School Board and Stanley County Commission will hold an informal, joint meeting this evening (Oct. 29, 2025). The group will discuss possible opportunities...
Oct 29, 2025 Image credit: SDSU Extension.
Central South Dakota school boards earn honors for efforts during 2024-25 academic year
The state school board organization has recognized the school boards of 82 public school districts for their work during the 2024-25 school year....and nearly two dozen of those districts are located ...
Oct 29, 2025
Stanley County School Board earns highest honor for board work
The state school board organization has recognized the Stanley County School Board for their board work during the 2024-25 school year. The Stanley County School Board earned a Gold Level award-- the ...
Oct 28, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
South Dakota State Archives back open to the public; Collections contain things such as government records, personal papers and reference books
October is Archives Month in South Dakota. After being closed for two years because of renovations taking place at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre, the State Archives reopened to the public in ...
Oct 28, 2025 South Dakota State Archivist Chelle Somsen.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
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Rhodens to host trick-or-treat festivities at Governor's Residence on Friday evening
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and First Lady Sandy Rhoden invite families to attend the annual trick-or-treat festivities at the Governor's Residence in Pierre Friday (Oct. 31, 2025) from 5:30-7p...
Oct 28, 2025 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group
Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (Oct. 28, 2025) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Request to Bid - 2026 Slurry Seal Project Personnel Issues Pierre City Co...
Oct 28, 2025 Photo credit to DRG Media Group.
Stanley County School District invites community to join Red Ribbon Week events this week
The Stanley County School District is participating in Red Ribbon Week this week (Oct. 27-30, 2025). School Counselor Nichole Hahn says throughout the week, students will engage in discussions focused...
Oct 27, 2025
Jeff Monroe announces run for South Dakota State Treasurer
Jeff Monroe, a former state legislator from Pierre and longtime advocate for conservative, common-sense leadership, announced he's running for South Dakota State Treasurer. Monroe says he wants to con...
Oct 26, 2025 Courtesy photo.
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