Category Archives: News Pierre
Third mass testing conducted at State Women’s Prison in Pierre; 100 inmates still positive for COVID-19
The Department of Corrections in conjunction with the Department of Health conducted a third COVID-19 mass testing event at the South Dakota Women's Prison. This week, 29 of the 87 inmates in Unit E o...
Oct 02, 2020 Courtesy photo.
Stanley County School reveals Homecoming Royal Court candidates, crown bearers
The 2020 Stanley County School Homecoming Royal Court has been selected. Homecoming for the Buffaloes is the week of October 5-10. The theme is "No Place Like Home" (not Oz, but COVID). King and queen...
Oct 01, 2020
"Her Vote. Her Voice." group marking 100th anniversary of women's right to vote with gathering this evening in Pierre
The Pierre/Fort Pierre "Her Vote. Her Voice." group is holding a public gathering this evening (Oct. 1) to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women's right to vote. The come and go event will be held ...
Oct 01, 2020 Logo credit SD Historical Society
Semi rolls onto side disrupting traffic on US Hwy. 14 at Pierre
Traffic has been disrupted along US Highway 14 one mile north of Pierre after a semi hauling feed rolled onto its side mid-morning today (9:26am Oct. 1). Preliminary information from the South Dakota ...
Oct 01, 2020 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Capital Area Counseling Service gets $10K donation for suicide prevention efforts
Capital Area Counseling Service has received a $10,000 donation to assist with suicide prevention efforts in nine counties in central South Dakota. President and CEO Amy Iversen-Pollreisz says the don...
Oct 01, 2020
Horse racing returns to Fort Pierre this weekend; 15 races to be held over 2 days
After taking last year off, horse racing makes its comeback this weekend (Oct. 3-4, 2020) in Fort Pierre. Track manager Shane Kramme says there'll be 15 races between the two days. Saturday and Sunday...
Oct 01, 2020 Photo credit to the Fort Pierre Horse Racing Facebook page.
No parade, but Pierre Schools will hold other activities during Homecoming Week (Oct. 12-16, 2020)
The parade has been canceled, but below is a list of other Pierre School District Homecoming Week Activities. Monday, October 12- No School (Native American Day) Noon: Powderpuff Football Game (Hollis...
Oct 01, 2020 Pierre High School 2020 homecoming candidates.
Deal to provide for future electrical needs of Pierre finalized by City Commission
The Pierre City Commission has given final approved to an agreement that prepares the town's electrical system for future growth. Utilities director Brad Palmer says the deal with East River Electric ...
Sep 30, 2020 Tom Taker / CC
White River Man Indicted on Assault Charges
A 33-year-old man from White River has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. Anthony Black Wolf pled not guilty. The...
Sep 30, 2020
SD Discovery Center hits endowment fundraising goal
The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre has reached its goal of establishing an endowment fund through the South Dakota Community Foundation. Discovery Center executive director Rhea Waldman says ...
Sep 30, 2020
Current Weather
Thu May 14
Chamberlain, SD 57325, USA
74°FClear
Thu May 14
Mobridge, SD 57601, USA
69°FClear
Thu May 14
Pierre, SD 57501, USA
69°FClear