Fort Pierre News

Arrests in connection with the theft and abuse of a barrel horse in South Dakota could take place this week according to Stanley County law enforcement authorities.

Authorities in Stanley County are investigating the theft and apparent abuse of a successful rodeo barrel-racing horse.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : Thursday, July 2, 2009 CONTACT : Sgt. Steve Marquardt, South Dakota Highway Patrol, 605.626.2286 Barta Fatal Crash Update Pierre , SD The South Dakota Highway Patrol has completed its investigation of the June crash that killed Taylor Barta, 15, of Pierre.

SDFort Pierre Fatal,0134 SD Patrol says huffing contributed to teen's death Eds: APNewsNow.

Huffing an inhalant, reckless driving and failing to wear a seat belt all were contributing factors in a crash that killed a Pierre teenager, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said today.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2009 CONTACT: Dorinda Daniel, 773-6006, Dorinda.Daniel@state.sd.us History and Heritage Book Club meeting July 14 PIERRE , S.D. -- Members of the History and Heritage Book Club will participate in One Book South Dakota when they meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre .

Jessica Giard/Sun By the end of July, bicyclists and pedestrians will have a new way to enjoy Lake Francis Case.

Incidents like the one in Pierre are reminders of how important safety should be to teenage drivers and has safety experts asking you to talk to your kids tonight.

The 17th Annual "Match of Champions" Held Tomorrow in Ft. Pierre The 17th annual "Match of Champions" will be held this Saturday, June 6th at the Stanley County Arena in Ft.

It's politics, not science. That's what one livestock expert says about continued bans on U.S. pork by China, Russian and more than a dozen other countries.

UPDATED: 10:01 a.m. Stanley County Sheriff Brad Rathbun says a teenager died Wednesday evening at the scene of a one-vehicle accident in an off-road vehicle area just north of Fort Pierre near Highway 1806.

Children can fish and be eligible for prizes at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area near Fort Pierre on June 6. Registration will close at 9:30 a.m. on June 6. Fishing will run from 10 a.m. to noon with prizes awarded immediately following.

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PIERRE , S.D. The Pierre-Fort Pierre Ministerial Association will host Sunday morning services at the historic Oahe Chapel, starting May 31 and running through Labor Day weekend.

Records in Stanley County show that Governor Mike Rounds and his wife, Jean, have purchased six lots for the construction of a home.

Plans are under way for a 60-mile ride from Fort Bennett to Fort Pierre this summer.

Central South Dakota will soon have a new center that highlights the history of the state.

Saddle up your horse and ride the last days of the open range as the History & Heritage Book Club discusses "Cowboy Life: The Letters of George Philip" at its next meeting.

The Department of Game, Fish & Parks encourages families to spend the weekend outside during the Parks' Open House and Free Fishing Weekend May 15-17. During the annual three-day event, anglers can fish without a license anywhere in the state, and entrance fees are waived for all visitors to South Dakota's state parks and recreation areas.

Purdue women's basketball recruit Sam Ostarello has been named Miss Basketball in South Dakota.