Category Archives: News Pierre
Fort Pierre recognized for good quality drinking water
Fort Pierre has received a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award from the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. DENR Sec. Hunter Roberts says most customers don't rea...
Jul 03, 2020
Chip sealing starts Monday on streets in Fort Pierre
The City of Fort Pierre will have a chip seal contractor working on the streets starting Monday (July 6). To the extent possible, the individual streets/parking lots impacted will be posted the night ...
Jul 03, 2020
SD approaching 100 deaths caused by COVID-19
Today's (July 2) update from the South Dakota Department of Health shows 67 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the state. There are: currently active cases- 814 currently hospitalized- 64 recovered- 59...
Jul 02, 2020
Holland: Central SD entering peak for COVID-19 cases
The 4th of July holiday tends to bring people together at various events, so Avera professionals are reminding people to review the basics of COVID-19 awareness and prevention. Dr. Mikel Holland, Pres...
Jul 02, 2020
SD unemployment claim numbers down this week compared to last week
The latest number of continued state claims is 17,163 for the week ending June 13, a decrease of 8,023 from the pandemic high of 25,186 for the week ending May 9. This indicates the number of unemploy...
Jul 02, 2020
Mosquitoes carry West Nile Virus; Current research shows they don't spread coronavirus
Thousands will gather at rodeos, parades and fireworks displays as we celebrate our nation's independence this weekend, but not all of the attendees will be human. Dr. Amanda Bachmann is the SDSU Exte...
Jul 02, 2020
Hyde parking lot in Pierre closing July 2-7
Weather permitting, the city owned parking lot between Hyde Stadium and the railroad tracks in Pierre will close Thursday (July 2) for rehabilitation. The lot is expected to reopen July 7. The lot is ...
Jul 01, 2020
Mac's Carnival coming to Pierre July 9-12
Carnivals are one of a multitude of activities kids of all ages look forward to during the summer, but the cancellation of events because of the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on the fun this y...
Jul 01, 2020
Unofficial results show Rathbun winning Ward II city council seat in Fort Pierre
Carl Rathbun has come out the top vote getter in a three way race for the Ward II seat on the Fort Pierre City Council. Unofficial results from yesterday's (Tues.) election show Rathbun securing 39 vo...
Jun 30, 2020 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Buffalo and Buchanan intersection in Pierre closed for storm sewer repairs
The intersection of Buffalo Street and Buchanan Avenue in Pierre is closed for storm sewer repair work. The intersection is expected to reopen Friday (July 3). Motorists are encouraged to use alternat...
Jun 30, 2020
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