Pierre Capital Journal

01/25/2025

The lean months have arrived, and if the sub-zero readings on your thermometer as you fire up the truck and head to your favorite frozen water aren’t an indication of how tough things are this time of year, the behavior of some favorite panfish unde…

The lean months have arrived, and if the sub-zero readings on your thermometer as you fire up the truck and head to your favorite frozen water aren’t an indication of

01/25/2025

The Governor girls basketball team fell short against Brandon Valley Thursday night, losing 59-43.

01/24/2025

I enjoy a challenge and the intricacies of angling, but I also love to catch fish. My bass bag has been whittled down to about five or six go-to plastics, from the dozens and dozens of worms, lizards, tubes and creature baits I had stashed in it as …

I enjoy a challenge and the intricacies of angling, but I also love to catch fish. My bass bag has been whittled down to about five or six go-to plastics,

01/23/2025

Discussion has already sparked off regarding the proposed school voucher program, which could affect every school in South Dakota. Currently for this legislative session there are two bills HB 1009 and HB 1020 being brought forward to create educati…

Discussion has already sparked off regarding the proposed school voucher program, which could affect every school in South Dakota. Currently for this legislative session there are two bills HB 1009

01/22/2025

As the United States welcomes Donald Trump back to the White House, many look to the incoming administration with fear and anticipation as Trump promises swift reversals of many policies, particularly those governing the energy sector.

As the United States welcomes Donald Trump back to the White House, many look to the incoming administration with fear and anticipation as Trump promises swift reversals of many policies,

01/22/2025

I recently had someone ask me, now that the outdoor pool is done, what’s the city’s next big project?

01/21/2025

T.F. Riggs wrestling

01/21/2025

South Dakota is the nation's fourth largest beef producer and the cattle industry is one of the top leading income sources in the powerhouse of the state's agricultural industry. According to the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Developmen…

South Dakota is the nation's fourth largest beef producer and the cattle industry is one of the top leading income sources in the powerhouse of the state's agricultural industry. According

01/20/2025

As she inches closer to one of the rarest achievements in youth hockey, Stanley County senior and Oahe Capitals captain Brylee Kafka reflects on her journey to the century mark in career goals.

As she inches closer to one of the rarest achievements in youth hockey, Stanley County senior and Oahe Capitals captain Brylee Kafka reflects on her journey to the century mark

01/20/2025

Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices in South Dakota are 7.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ag…

Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices

01/20/2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unifie…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in Monday as

01/19/2025

EAGLE BUTTE, SD (Jan. 13, 2025) — This past holiday season, the Cheyenne River Youth Project sought to deliver holiday gifts to 1,000 children in its annual Wo Otúh’an Wi (Moon of Giving Away Presents) Toy Drive. The youth project announced today th…

EAGLE BUTTE, SD (Jan. 13, 2025) — This past holiday season, the Cheyenne River Youth Project sought to deliver holiday gifts to 1,000 children in its annual Wo Otúh’an Wi

01/19/2025

Last week, after the Senate passed it via unanimous consent in December, President Joe Biden signed into law House Resolution 6492, better known as the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. Aimed at opening more access…

Last week, after the Senate passed it via unanimous consent in December, President Joe Biden signed into law House Resolution 6492, better known as the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation

01/17/2025

“A” HONOR ROLL (4.0)

01/17/2025

(Pierre, S.D.) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announces that the Secretary of State’s Office has proposed a package of legislation for the 2025 Legislative Session that includes bills to define residency, streamline the election process, and …

(Pierre, S.D.) – Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson announces that the Secretary of State’s Office has proposed a package of legislation for the 2025 Legislative Session that includes bills

01/16/2025

As we close the door on 2024 and look forward to 2025, I would like to recognize the value of our municipal staff. They are just 17 in number (we have two vacant positions) but they are part of a united team, strong in work ethic and dedicated to Fo…

As we close the door on 2024 and look forward to 2025, I would like to recognize the value of our municipal staff. They are just 17 in number (we

01/16/2025

MADISON, S.D., Jan. 9, 2025 – A recent DSU graduate, Brandon Daniels (B.S. ’24), is working alongside Harvard doctors from Harvard’s teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital on the Rosebud Reservation, while serving with the AmeriCorps Rura…

MADISON, S.D., Jan. 9, 2025 – A recent DSU graduate, Brandon Daniels (B.S. ’24), is working alongside Harvard doctors from Harvard’s teaching hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital on the Rosebud Reservation,