Capitol Lake Plaza pursues energy savings

PIERRE — The law requires all new state building projects to pursue energy efficiency, but the upcoming renovation of Capitol Lake Plaza is going above and beyond.

20 years of crossing the streets

PIERRE — Many children have come and gone from the halls and classrooms of Buchanan Elementary since 1989.

New rail loop a boost to agricultural transportation

PIERRE —  As construction of a rail loop for 120 cars goes on at the west end of Harrold, Jim Protexter, executive director of Pierre Economic Development, is hoping it will put further development on track.

All-Ages Rock show in Pierre cancelled

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Coming soon: Vending sales of lottery tickets

PIERRE — The South Dakota Lottery wants to try selling scratch-off tickets in vending machines. The state Lottery Commission decided Thursday to allow a pilot project.

Police to enforce overtime parking this weekend

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GFP mistakenly issues extra East River licenses

PIERRE — The state Game, Fish and Parks Commission needs to take emergency steps to slightly increase the number of deer licenses for some East River units because too many licenses have been issued to hunters for the upcoming season.

Electrical upgrades boost rates $33 a year

PIERRE — The proposed upgrade to the city’s electrical system will cost residents about $2.75 per month on their power bills.

REAL PEOPLE: Newman still making music after retirement

PIERRE — Although elementary school music teacher Barb Newman is retired, she is not showing any signs of slowing down.

Hughes County finishing final details on jail

PIERRE — In two months, keys to the new jail should be in the hands of Hughes County officials.

Herseth Sandlin: Bill falls short of goals

PIERRE —After months of negotiations, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin voted against the Democratic health care reform bill in the House of Representatives Saturday night.

Boys & Girls Club joins with Capital Area Counseling

PIERRE — After months of uncertainty, board members of the Pierre Boys & Girls Club say they have found long-term stability for their organization — as a part of Capital Area Counseling Services.

Bringing in the bounty

PIERRE — Sunny and dry conditions last week and good weather so far this week has farmers back into the fields.

Student joins Stanley County School Board

FORT PIERRE — Seth Lopour, the newest member of the Stanley County School Board, has many of the same concerns as his fellow board members: improving academics, expanding access to extracurricular activities and balancing the budget.

Judge: 2006 abortion campaign donor can be secret

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Rounds: SD faces significant budget cuts

PIERRE — The combination of declining tax revenues and increasing demand for government assistance in a recession means South Dakota is looking at significant budget cuts next year, Gov. Mike Rounds told an audience of Pierre community leaders Monday.

SDRS looks for savings by limiting inflation increase, retire-rehire

PIERRE — The South Dakota Retirement System’s board of trustees spent Monday looking again at benefit changes that could save the financially troubled public-pension program hundreds of millions of dollars in the years ahead.

Pierre School Board OKs tardy policy

PIERRE — The Riggs High School tardy policy debated since the beginning of the school year is back.

Police search for missing Pierre man

PIERRE — The Pierre Police Department is looking for Ronald E. Wham, 65, of Pierre. Wham is approximately 5’11” and 230 lbs. Wham was reported missing by his wife. The last contact with Wham was at 9 a.m., Nov. 7. Wham has a medical condition that requires medication.

Honoring our veterans

PIERRE — For students and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School, Tuesday could have been merely the day before a day off.

Utility rate hike talks set for Nov. 24

PIERRE — The city commission gave first reading Tuesday to ordinances that would increase all utility rates by $10.54 per month for the average resident in 2010.

Smoking-ban referendum goes to court Thursday

PIERRE — The main event starts Thursday morning in South Dakota’s courtroom battle over whether the expanded smoking ban passed by the Legislature earlier this year will become an election battle next year.

Winnie the Pooh stars at Rawlins storytime

PIERRE — The 10 young children who showed up to Rawlins Library’s weekly storytime event Tuesday were treated to a special treat — a visit from Winnie the Pooh.

State expands eligibility for vaccine

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Area youth, Ted Turner revive Murdo theater

MURDO — Standing outside Murdo’s new Turner Community Center — once the town’s movie theater — Ted Turner couldn’t help draw a distinction between Wednesday’s scenario and that from a classic film.

Stanley County students set to see a la carte on lunch menu

FORT PIERRE — Each day, Stanley County freshman Cody Ames, 14, eats lunch at the school’s cafeteria. Ames likes the lunch — but is sometimes left wanting more.

Heggelund named head of Boys & Girls Club

PIERRE — When he was growing up, Heath Heggelund often felt alone and neglected.

Tony Dean Memorial in sight of fundraising goal

PIERRE — Less than $10,000 away from turning $100,000 into $500,000, those with the Tony Dean’s Acres Memorial are hoping supporters will give the effort a final push in a December celebrity hunt and Ramkota banquet.

Dec. 31 is deadline to apply for Susan G. Komen funds

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