Category Archives: News Pierre

Segment of S. Lowell Avenue in Pierre closing today, scheduled to reopen Thursday
A small portion of South Lowell Avenue in Pierre between Industrial Road and Park Street will close Tuesday (Nov. 5, 2024) at the railroad crossing. The closure is scheduled to remain in place through...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2024

Seasonal manager at Farm Island and West Bend Recreation Areas among GFP employees recognized for their contributions
The South Dakota State Parks Division recognized several individuals for their dedication and hard work in the state park system. The awards were presented at the division's annual meeting held recent...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Section of E. Sully Avenue in Pierre closed until spring
Beginning Monday (Nov. 4, 2024), the intersection of South Harrison Avenue and East Sully Avenue in Pierre, as well as the 1600 block of East Sully Avenue to South Polk Avenue, will be closed. The int...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2024

Foggy conditions slowing morning commute in Pierre/Fort Pierre area
Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan is advising travelers in the Pierre and Fort Pierre area to give themselves extra time to get where they're going this morning (Nov. 5, 2024) because of foggy co...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2024 Courtesy photo.

Pierre City Commission holding public hearing on Euclid Avenue water improvements during regular meeting this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Nov. 5, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: 5:45 PM Public Hearing - Resolution of Necessity for Euclid Avenue Water Serv...
DRG Media Group News Nov 05, 2024

Steady turnout for absentee voting in Hughes County ahead of Nov. 5, 2024, general election
The last redistricting map developed in the state took a small part of Hughes County and put it into District 26 instead of District 24, which is what the rest of the county is in. Hughes County Finan...
DRG Media Group News Nov 04, 2024 Former Hughes County Manager Kevin Hipple and current Finance Officer/Auditor Thomas Oliva test the county's two ballot tabulating machines in preparation for the Nov. 5, 2024, general election.
Courtesy photo.

Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (Nov. 4, 2024) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: 2nd Reading (Fi...
DRG Media Group News Nov 04, 2024

Female from Fort Thompson arrested in Pierre over the weekend
A 28 year old female from Fort Thompson was arrested and a child in her vehicle was released to family members after a traffic stop in Pierre over the weekend. Information from the Pierre Police Depar...
DRG Media Group News Nov 04, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Two Pierre city linemen complete Leadership Development Program
Two emerging leaders from the City of Pierre were among 25 utility professionals who recently completed the Supervisor Essentials Course, a leadership development program offered by Missouri River Ene...
DRG Media Group News Nov 02, 2024

Pierre Water Superintendent graduates from leadership course
Robert Townley, Water Superintendent for the City of Pierre, was among 20 utility professionals to earn his leadership certification as part of the LEAD Course, a workshop presented by Missouri River ...
DRG Media Group News Nov 01, 2024 Courtesy image.





