Category Archives: News Pierre

Dakota Avenue near Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre to be temporarily closed today
Dakota Avenue in Pierre, adjacent to Avera St. Mary's Hospital, will be closed today (March 31, 2026) beginning at 7am to accommodate construction work. Construction cones will be placed the evening p...
DRG Media Group News Mar 31, 2026

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (March 31, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Event Requests - Lake Sharpe Showdow...
DRG Media Group News Mar 31, 2026

Concerned residents near Elizabeth Street in Pierre appreciate detailed information, continue to ask for two-way conversation with town officials
March 30, 2026: March 25, 2026: It appears two-way, public communication is now flowing between Pierre City officials and residents of the Historic Hill District regarding some major changes the City ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 30, 2026

Pierre, Hughes County, District 24 House and Senate candidate forum to be held April 27
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee will hold a candidate forum Monday, April 27, 2026, beginning at 6pm CT at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. The cand...
DRG Media Group News Mar 30, 2026 Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Spirit Program supports Stanley County Schools
Stanley County Schools gives a huge thank you to American Bank & Trust for supporting Stanley County Schools through their incredible Spirit Program! Thanks to their generosity, SC received $2,580...
DRG Media Group News Mar 30, 2026 Pictured left to right are: Lori Gloe (SC), Shawn Lewis ( ABT), Nicole Barnes (SC), Hayden Handcock (ABT), Clark Jordre (ABT), Nichole Hahn (SC), and Kim Easland (ABT).
Courtesy photo.

Eric Aldridge named warden of brand new South Dakota Department of Corrections women's prison facility in Rapid City
Eric Aldridge has been selected to serve as the first warden of the Rapid City Correctional Facility, scheduled to open this summer. A majority of the female offenders currently housed at the South Da...
DRG Media Group News Mar 27, 2026 Eric Aldridge.
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No June 2 election needed for Stanley County School Board
The Stanley County School Board will not need to hold an election June 2, 2026. Chris Fosheim and Jessica Paxton-Deal both submitted petitions seeking re-election. No one else submitted petitions. Fos...
DRG Media Group News Mar 27, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Dept. of Transportation holding public meeting tonight in Kadoka to share details of S.D. Highway 73 reconstruction project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will host a public meeting this evening (March 26, 2026) in Kadoka to share information about the $25.5 million S.D. Highway 73 reconstruction project. Mi...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026

Brian Burge of Pierre joins republican field for District 24 House seat in June 2 election
Pierre resident Brian Burge has officially announced (March 24, 2026) his candidacy for one of District 24's two spots in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The district encompasses Haakon, Hu...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026 Courtesy photo.

Ziebach County added to Central South Dakota Enhancement District
Ziebach County is now a member of the Central South Dakota Enhancement District (CSDED). The Ziebach County County Commission made the request, which was approved this week (March 25, 2026) through th...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026





