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Let Freedom Fly International Airshow lineup adds military aircraft
MAY 3, 2024: The entertainment lineup for the Let Freedom Fly International Airshow being held Memorial Day weekend (May 25-26, 2024) in Pierre continues to grow. Planning Committee Co-Chair and City Commissioner Jamie Huizenga says they've added more military aircraft. More information about the Let Freedom Fly Intern...
May 03, 2024
Nebraska man sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter in Todd County
APRIL 2024: Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Stapleton, Nebraska, man convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter. Coenrad Jones, age 22, was sentenced to 18 days custody, followed by supervised release until the time he leaves the United States, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment ...
May 03, 2024
81-year-old man from Dupree identified as person who died from injuries received in April 12 accident in Stanley County
MAY 2, 2024: An 81 year old man from Dupree has been identified as the person who died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash April 12, 2024, two miles west of Fort Pierre. Preliminary crash information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol indicates Lawrence Woodward was driving a 2018 Chevrolet Silve...
May 02, 2024
Hughes County reopens six mile long section of 196th Street
MAY 2, 2024: The Hughes County Highway Department has reopened a closed section of 196th Street. The closed part of 196th Street was from its intersection with Highway 83, extending for six miles to the west. There are soft spots that are marked with orange flags. Please slow down and use caution when approaching these...
May 02, 2024
Ideal Man Sentenced for Larceny and Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced an Ideal, South Dakota, man convicted of Larceny and Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm. Tredell Long Crow, age 27, was sentenced to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to a pay $200 special a...
May 02, 2024
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Students build new steps for the Mobridge Shrine Club can trailer
The Mobridge Shrine Club has had a can trailer on West Grand Crossing for several years. Recently it was damaged due to an automobile accident. Mobridge Shriner Tom Dafnis says the trailer has now been repaired, thanks to students in the Mobridge-Pollock Building Trades class.
May 02, 2024
Pawnee Street rebuild project to begin next week in Pierre
MAY 1, 2024: The rebuild of a section of Pawnee Street in Pierre is scheduled to start next week (May 6, 2024). The $350,000-plus contract includes rebuilding the street surface of the block of Pawnee between Sioux and Dakota Avenues, replacing the utilities underneath it and installing new curb and gutter. Paula Alexa...
May 01, 2024
Walz named Pierre City Finance Director
Lacey Walz is the City of Pierre's new Finance Director. She will officially assume the role on Wednesday, May 1. Walz has served as the City's Deputy Finance Director since 2019. "Lacey has been a steady hand as second in command of the business office for the last five years," said Pierre Mayor Steve Hardin...
May 01, 2024
Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (April 23, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Pawnee Construction Project and Traffic Control Request to Bid - Landfill Bale Bags Request to Purchase - Street Department Crack Sealant and Mastic Material Pierre City Commission meetings are o...
Apr 30, 2024
Fort Pierre Arbor Day tree planting rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon at Peaceful Pines
APRIL 29, 2024: An Arbor Day tree planting scheduled for last Friday (April 26, 2024) in Fort Pierre has been rescheduled for Tuesday afternoon (April 30, 2024). The Fort Pierre Arbor Board will facilitate the planting of a Ponderosa Pine tree on the grounds of the Peaceful Pines Senior Living Facility at 3pm CT. The p...
Apr 29, 2024
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