Category Archives: News Pierre

Mehlhaff named interim director for South Dakota Legislative Research Council
The South Dakota Legislative Research Council's Executive Board has chosen Jeff Mehlhaff to serve as LRC's interim director. The Board made the appointment during its meeting this week (June 16, 2026)...
DRG Media Group News 14h ago

Student from Gregory accepts appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
A student from Gregory is among South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's selections to attend one of the United States service academies Max Cook will be attending the Air Force Academy. He sa...
DRG Media Group News 14h ago Max Cook.
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Pierre City Hall, Rawlins Library to be closed Friday for Juneteenth holiday; Outdoor pool, Solid Waste Department have shortened hours
Pierre city offices will be closed Friday (June 19, 2026) for the Juneteenth holiday. Both Pierre City Hall and Rawlins Municipal Library will be closed all day. Pierre residential garbage collections...
DRG Media Group News Jun 18, 2026

Study recommends increase in Pierre Municipal Utility rates each year from 2027-2030
A rate study for Pierre Municipal Utilities is recommending an annual increase in the amount residential and commercial customers pay for electricity, wastewater and water each year from 2027 through ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 18, 2026

Former Pierre resident named Miss South Dakota Volunteer of the Year
A man who used to live in Pierre has been honored as the Volunteer of the Year by the Miss South Dakota Organization. Bob Grandpre has been involved since his daughter Nikki won the title in 2005. Aft...
DRG Media Group News Jun 18, 2026 Courtesy photo.

Oahe Days Music & Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow at noon in Pierre
June 18, 2026: The Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival is this weekend (June 19-20, 2026) at Steamboat Park in Pierre. Organizing committee member John Sterling says things open up Friday at noon. The F...
DRG Media Group News Jun 18, 2026

SDSU Extension provides resources about native plants; Native Plant Expo being held Sunday in Pierre
When it comes to lawns, gardens and community spaces, more and more people are taking an interest in using native plants. Sara Ogan works out of the Pierre Regional Center as a Consumer Horticulture A...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2026 Photo credit SDSU Extension.

Section of Franklin Street in Pierre closed for reconstruction work
The Pierre Street Department has temporarily closed (June 16, 2026) a portion of Franklin Avenue between Lincoln Avenue and Buchanan Street to complete street reconstruction work. The closure is neces...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2026 Courtesy image.

Pierre Summer Rec changes times for Safety Town graduation on Thursday
June 17, 2026, update: The Pierre Recreation Department has adjusted the times of graduation sessions for Safety Town participants on Thursday (June 18, 2026). The morning session will have graduation...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2026

Fort Pierre City Council approves voluntary lawn watering schedule for this summer
June 17, 2026: After being tabled earlier this month (June 4, 2026), the Fort Pierre City Council has passed a resolution implementing a voluntary lawn watering schedule for this summer. Alderwoman Ca...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2026





