PILC starts new year of learning, community

PIERRE — The return of school at the Pierre Indian Learning Center means more than just homework and classes — it means the beginning of a year-long journey where students spend time building community as well as attending classes.

Pierre revisits $20M water treatment plant

PIERRE — The prospect of constructing a $20 million water treatment plant in Pierre was revisited Tuesday by the city commission as part of a timely discussion occurring in the community. But little seems to have changed in the two years since a water study was commissioned to judge water quality and come up with cost estimates for a facility to reduce minerals in drinking water that occasionally make it brown.

SC partnership talks school parking

FORT PIERRE — The Stanley County School District has lots of expertise in reading, math and science. But when it comes to paving parking lots, school officials believe cooperation is the best route to take.

Police seeking information about man featured in e-mail

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Longtime 4-H’er takes experience to new position at middle school

PIERRE — Jane Stewart has been involved in 4-H since she was a young child, probably before she was 8-years old, she said. So when Stewart was accepted as the 4-H extension educator, she had a lifetime of experience to rely on.

HS activities ‘alliance’ unequal

PIERRE – Most of the South Dakota communities which have hosted state tournaments and meets for the South Dakota High School Activities Association in recent years agreed to repay the association for the costs to rent the indoor arenas, outdoor stadiums and golf courses where the sporting events were held.

SD judges reappointed

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Pool closure plan brings mixed emotions at YMCA

PIERRE — After an emotional meeting at the YMCA Tuesday about converting the pool area to the weight lifting area, those at the YMCA are making their cases for keeping what could be lost or for expanding operations.

Pierre, Walworth County in line for landfill aid

PIERRE — The city of Pierre and the Walworth County regional landfill are in line for state grants to help pay for new compacting and composting equipment.

Accident knocks out Internet to school districts, gov services

PIERRE — A construction accident at the state library knocked out Internet access to half of the state’s school districts Wednesday morning, as well as taking down government services in Minnehaha County.

West Nile virus cases down SD

PIERRE — This summer’s cooler than average temperatures have created a worry for farmers, but with what it’s meant for West Nile Virus, few are complaining.

Summer days at an end

PIERRE — Incoming third-graders, Jace Wernsmann, Ryan Warne and Gage Gehring, stood over their bikes in front of Jefferson Elementary School Monday afternoon talking. Tuesday, those summer vacation days will be a memory as school resumes — but Pierre educators and students say there is much to look forward to.

OaheTV affects public meetings

PIERRE — At a meeting of the Pierre City Commission last month, city engineer John Childs briefed members of the commission about projects to improve the city airport using federal Airport Improvement Program money. After he finished his presentation, Mayor Laurie Gill and commissioner Steve Harding broke in.

GFP adds 480 acres to holding

PIERRE — The State Game, Fish and Parks Department’s land holdings at Bitter Lake in Day County will grow by 480 acres.

Small businesses win record $93.3 B in federal money

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Pavement marking to begin

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Police want info on man in e-mail

PIERRE — Local mother Danyel Doolittle heard about the incident like many people around Pierre — a chain e-mail forwarded around the community claiming a man exposed himself this week to two children at Rawlins Library and then followed them to the Oahe YMCA. And like many people, Doolittle was scared by the prospect of that happening to her children.

Pierre implements school alert system

PIERRE — If the Pierre school district is locked down today, a system is ready to alert every parent or guardian in the district. But administrators and principals said its new alert system use will be more varied than that.

Robinson returns home to care for community

PIERRE — Before he went off to study and practice medicine in Nebraska, Kansas and Sioux Falls, Dr. Michael Robinson was a Pierre native, growing up on the Missouri River and graduating from Riggs High School.

Rounds: Fly flags at half staff to honor Kennedy

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LEGO League to spur youth

PIERRE — Later this week Matt Darnall will begin seventh grade at Georgia Morse Middle School, but Friday afternoon the 13-year old had science and technology on his brain for reasons unrelated to school.

Going green with energy

PIERRE — From doing its part to go green to encouraging residents and businesses to do the same, the Pierre electrical department is abuzz with new developments.

State Board approves $11M for environmental projects

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Data: Pierre economic hub of central South Dakota

PIERRE — It’s a short, simple journey — half a mile over the Missouri River on a four-lane bridge. But according to economic statistics, that journey lies at the heart of a vibrant, interconnected regional economy.

Pierre to discuss new water treatment

PIERRE — It’s been a week since the Pierre City Commission discussed building a potential multi-million water park to replace the 85-year-old public pool. And today, the commission is set to discuss another potential big ticket item — a water treatment plant.

Highway will be named to honor slain SD deputy

PIERRE — A segment of S.D. Highway 44 can be designated in memory of a law enforcement officer who was gunned down in the line of duty, the South Dakota Transportation Commission decided Thursday.

State’s tribal coalitions receive grants to combat violence against women

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Building a habitat

FORT PIERRE — On a warm August night this week, Anne DeVany applied a coat of paint to an empty room. Mundane white walls were transformed into blue ones as DeVany’s roller passed.

State board distributes water loans

PIERRE –—The state Board of Water and Natural Resources made two more loans to the communities of Mellette and Woonsocket for improvements to their drinking water systems and approved four grants to Pierre, the Walworth County regional landfill, Goodwill and a business for purchases of solid-waste handling and recycling equipment.

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