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Hosted by Corey with the Story, Pierre News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Pierre, South Dakota with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community.Each short episode…
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City Moves to Regulate E-Bikes for Safety | Pierre News (opens the original)
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City officials are drafting new rules for e-bikes and personal electric vehicles to address rising safety concerns on sidewalks and trails, after community feedback pushed for a standalone ordinance. The plan classifies e-bikes by speed, sets age and helmet requirements, enforces speed limits on trails, and treats violations as misdemeanors—with fines, impoundments, and parental accountability for minors. Designed to balance innovation with public safety, the rules clarify terms like “sidewalk”
Paraglider Crash Probe Reveals Key Violations | Pierre News (opens the original)
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Federal investigators have revealed shocking new details about the August paraglider crash that killed eight-year-old Travis Schaunaman’s son and left the mayor critically injured — the aircraft didn’t qualify as an ultralight, held more fuel than allowed, and was designed for multiple passengers. Worse, the mayor, who holds a drone pilot certificate, wasn’t licensed to fly manned aircraft. The NTSB has seized the plane for further analysis as the probe continues, while the community rallies aro
Judge Blocks Trump Settlement Fund | Pierre News (opens the original)
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A federal judge has refused to dismiss a landmark case challenging a Trump-era settlement fund designed to reward “victims of lawfare” and grant tax immunity to Trump and his organization, raising alarms over taxpayer money being funneled into political favoritism. The judge questioned whether a “functional equivalent” of the fund still exists — potentially benefiting groups the administration opposes — and ordered the Justice Department to produce documents within 30 days to reveal how the deal
Pierre Airport Hits Record Passenger Numbers | Pierre News (opens the original)
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Pierre’s airport is flying high—1,599 passengers in August alone, pushing annual totals to 11,902, a 36.4% surge over last year. Every month this year has outperformed the same month last year, marking the busiest period for this time of year in years. Officials are thrilled, seeing each flight as proof of real demand and a strong case for federal funding to keep essential air service alive. With momentum like this, they’re forecasting nearly 19,000 passengers by year’s end—a clear sign that air
ICE at Polling Places Lawsuit | Pierre News (opens the original)
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Civil rights groups and unions have launched a lawsuit to block ICE agents from appearing at polling places, arguing it violates federal law and constitutes voter intimidation—especially targeting minority and naturalized voters. This follows Trump administration comments suggesting ICE could enforce immigration laws at elections, sparking fears of voter suppression reminiscent of historical tactics. While the DOJ denies plans to deploy federal law enforcement and calls critics “fearmongering,”
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