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Pierre schools superintendent not surprised by 1.25% funding increase for education recommended by Noem in 2026 budget proposal
When she gave her fiscal year 2026 budget recommendations earlier this month (Dec. 3, 2024), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem proposed a 1.25% funding increase for education and the creation of Educa...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

DeuceZ Wild Repair, Ferdig Electric and TMA shine bright, earn top awards in 2024 Pierre Parade of Lights
DECEMBER 7, 2024: The first ever Oahe Winter Festival in Pierre kicked off Friday night (Dec. 6, 2024) with the 24th annual Pierre Parade of Lights. The 2024 winners are: 1st Place sponsored by My Pla...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2024 1st place: DeuceZ Wild Repair.
Photo credit to Plooster Photography.

Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area update on agenda tonight for Pierre City Commission
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Dec. 10, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the consent agenda are: Schedule a 5:45pm December 30, 2024, Public Hearing for the Transfer...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2024 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

VanZee, Bren and Kenefick-Aschoff receive annual accolades from Pierre Volunteer Fire Department; Three citizens also recognized for heroic actions
The Pierre Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on Friday (Dec. 6, 2024), recognizing individuals who went above and beyond in their service this past year. The highest honor, the Marso Awar...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2024 Left to right: Brandon Vanzee, Paul Kenefick-Aschoff and Ron Bren.
Courtesy image.

Native American students miss school at higher rates. It only got worse during the pandemic
DECEMBER 9, 2024: SAN CARLOS, Ariz. (AP) - Years after COVID-19 disrupted American schools, nearly every state is still struggling with attendance. But attendance has been worse for Native American an...
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Pierre School Board meets today
The Pierre School Board will hold two sessions when they meet today (Dec. 9, 2024) in the Administration Building board room. At 4:30pm, board members will talk with District 24 Representatives Will M...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre man arrested for furnishing alcohol for teen girl and touching her inappropriately
A 29 year old man from Pierre has been arrested in connection with an incident involving a teenager last week in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says at approximately 8:30pm on T...
DRG Media Group News Dec 07, 2024 Courtesy image.

20th annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n' Hoses Blood Drive ends in a tie for Team Guns and Team Hoses; Unofficial total is 469 units collected
DECEMBER 6, 2024, UPDATE: 469 units of blood collected is the unofficial total of the 20th annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n' Hoses Blood Drive held this week (Dec. 4-6, 2024) in Fort Pierre and Pie...
DRG Media Group News Dec 06, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Retired Pierre physician publishes historical fiction novel
A doctor from Pierre has recently published his sixth book and he'll be signing copies this weekend (Dec. 7, 2024) during the Oahe Winter Festival. Dr. Ken Bartholomew says "Gunpowder for the General"...
DRG Media Group News Dec 06, 2024 Courtesy photo.

Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre holding annual tour of homes fundraiser Saturday
The Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre will hold its annual holiday "Tour of Homes" fundraiser Saturday (Dec. 7, 2024). Executive Director Dusti Deal says ticket holders can tour...
DRG Media Group News Dec 05, 2024





