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Pierre Seeking Additional Funding For Euclid Avenue Water Infrastructure Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) –The City of Pierre is seeking a State Revolving Fund loan to help pay for the water utility portion of a major project to upgrade utilities under Euclid Avenue while the South Dakota Department of Transportation also does a major rebuild on the street slash state highway through Pierre. City Engineer Nick Waters says costs for the project have increased, bringing the need to seek funding assistance…
Residents, businesses asked to report flood property damage as state seeks disaster relief
South Dakota residents are being asked to report flood-related property damage in an effort to secure federal disaster relief funds. Residents and business owners who suffered property loss or damage due to recent flooding can report their damage online at crisistrack.juvare.com/selfreport/sdoem.jsp. The deadline for some areas to submit damage reports is July 12.
Pierre Looking To Clear The “FOG” From City’s Sewer System
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Pierre is looking to cut the fat…from it’s wastewater system. City Utilities Director Brad Palmer says recent changes to the wastewater treatment plant to cut cost are creating an increase in fats, oils and greases into to the system…. Palmer says...
13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids
A new, permanent summer grocery program will help nearly 21 million kids across 37 states get enough to eat this year while school’s out. But 13 states with Republican governors have opted out of the federal program, citing their opposition to what they deride as “welfare” and their unwillingness to cover administrative costs. Under the […] The post 13 states, including SD, opt out of summer food program for kids appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
South Dakota 4th of July Fireworks and Celebrations 2024 [LIST]
The 4th of July holds a special place in Americans' hearts and the proof is in the all of the celebrations that go on not only across the country but right here in South Dakota. This is a very short list of celebrations that we've heard about:. Sioux Falls Schedule...
Pierre City Commission Approves Change Order On New Airport Firefighting Truck
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission has approved a change order to add features to a new Airport Rescue and Firefighting truck under construction. Airport Manager Brian Cowels says the change order will add features for safety and usability…. The second add-on would help firefighters on the ground...
Horse racing coming to Fort Pierre in October
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Commission on Gaming has approved the Verendrye (verr-en-dry) Benovolent Association’s request to hold horse races Oct. 5 and 6, 2024, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Track Manager Shane Kramme (cray-me) says it’ll be another showcase of the horse racing talent...
SD water has lots of lithium, study says, as research into health effects continues
Much of South Dakota’s drinking water has more naturally occurring lithium in it than the federal government preliminarily advises as a healthy level, according to numbers in a recent study released by the U.S. Geological Survey. Lead study author Melissa Lombard hopes the data contributes to further research. “Lithium is becoming recognized as potentially having impacts […] The post SD water has lots of lithium, study says, as research into health effects continues appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
The Untold History of South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore
Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore is one of the most enduring symbols of the American experience and will still stand long after we're all gone. However, it was originally meant to look very different from the monument we see today. What the memorial was initially...
Governor And Corps Say Area Rivers Have Crested Following Heavy Flooding
Gov. Kristi Noem and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) agreed Tuesday that the worst of the flooding around the Yankton area has subsided, but other areas in the region are in for long days ahead. Noem held a press conference in Yankton Tuesday afternoon to give...
Fort Pierre City Council Holds Special Meeting Friday To Discuss City’s Water Needs
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council met in special session Friday to discuss the future of the city’s water supply. The city was moving forward with a plan to build more water storage before a handful of Council members delayed the effort by wanting to look at a different location. Andy Bruels with the state Department of Ag and Natural Resources says a delay puts hundreds of thousand of dollars in grant awards at stake…
Lifetime Horse Permit Fee Increase Hearing Cancelled
A public hearing regarding the increase of the Lifetime horse permit from $20 to $40 scheduled for July 10 in Pierre, South Dakota, was cancelled. The Brand Board will meet in Rapid City on July 10 at 10 a.m. South Dakota Stockgrowers Brand Committee Chairman Raydelle Sperle said that a...
South Dakota Hosts Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit
Governor Kristi Noem hosted the first-ever Tribal Public Safety Crisis Summit Monday (June 24, 2024) at the Governor’s Residence in Pierre. She was joined by Congressman Dusty Johnson, Attorney General Marty Jackley and leaders and law enforcement officials at the state, tribal, federal and local levels. “We have dangerous...
Governor Noem Now Accepting Applications for Fall Interns
PIERRE, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Governor Kristi Noem and her office are now accepting applications for the 2024 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experience within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the governor’s staff on projects centered...
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