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UPDATE: Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in US
UPDATE JANUARY 19, 2022: DALLAS (AP) - International airlines have canceled some flights heading to or departing from the U.S. The cancellations Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2022) were less dramatic than feare...
Jody Heemstra Jan 19, 2022 Olgierd (dogs, gear, equipment, etc., CC-only) / CC
Deadline to submit Wildlife Diversity Small Grant Proposals to GFP is today
Today (Feb. 18, 2022) is the deadline to turn in proposals for the Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program through South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks. This program provides funding for researchers, ed...
Jody Heemstra Feb 18, 2022
Pierre woman named BankWest's President of Community Banking
Sherri Kelley has been named BankWest's President of Community Banking, a position which oversees the banking operations of the company. Kelley has served in various positions with BankWest over an 18...
Jody Heemstra Mar 12, 2021
North Dakota bar, restaurant hours expanded
BISMARCK, N.D. - The governor of North Dakota is allowing bars and restaurants to return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, as the active number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decl...
Jody Heemstra Dec 22, 2020
One arrested, two juveniles detained for Aggravated Assault
An 18 year old Pierre man, Daeton Boe, along with a 17-year-old Fort Pierre male and 16-year-old Pierre female were arrested for Aggravated Assault, Vandalism, and Drug Charges early yesterday (April ...
Jody Heemstra Apr 12, 2021
UPDATE: 2nd South Dakota child under 10 dies after contracting COVID; Vaccination status can't be released by Health Department due to privacy laws
UPDATE JANUARY 19, 2022: DRG Media Group News and Farm asked the Department of Health if the second child had been vaccinated for COVID. Due to privacy laws, the department is not allowed to release t...
Jody Heemstra Jan 19, 2022
Two Pierre residents unharmed after smoke detectors warned them of fire
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at approximately 1:06am today (June 18, 2021). Chief Ian Paul says when firefighters arrived at the 2000 block of Ea...
Jody Heemstra Jun 18, 2021
Judge to consider allowing abortions to resume in Wyoming
MARCH 22, 2023: CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A judge will hear arguments Wednesday over whether abortions will be allowed in Wyoming while a sweeping new ban gets challenged in her court. The ban took effect...
Jody Heemstra Mar 22, 2023 David Jones / CC
Mitchell man sentenced to federal prison for Illegal Possession of Firearm
A federal judge has determined the punishment for a Mitchell man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. Mason Means, age 23, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison, followe...
Jody Heemstra Jun 17, 2022
Unemployment insurance tax cut is first bill of 2023 legislative session signed into law
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1011, which cuts unemployment insurance employer contributions by 0.5%. Noem says the bill amounts to an $18 million tax cut for businesses. She says the st...
Jody Heemstra Feb 01, 2023