Category Archives: News Pierre

Man from Vietnam sentenced to prison on child pornography charges in Hughes County
A resident of Vietnam who is in South Dakota on a student visa has been sentenced to 240 days in prison and ordered to pay $2,000 in fines after earlier pleading guilty to two counts of Possession of ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 12, 2024

Missouri River Cleanup around Pierre and Fort Pierre clears 2+ tons of stuff out of the water
JULY 11, 2024: This week's (July 10, 2024) annual Missouri River/Lake Sharpe Cleanup event at Pierre and Fort Pierre took 2.21 tons of debris out of the two bodies of water. Paul Lepisto with the Izaa...
DRG Media Group News Jul 11, 2024 Courtesy photo.

Out-of-school time programs in Chamberlain, Fort Pierre and Murdo among those receiving grant funds
After school programs in Chamberlain, Fort Pierre and Murdo are among the organizations in South Dakota receiving grants to provide funding for academic enrichment opportunities for students. Nita M. ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 10, 2024 Pictures of Money / CC

Fort Thompson man sentenced to federal prison for Abusive Sexual Contact of a Child
Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Fort Thompson, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact of a Child by Force. Earlwyn Makes Room For Them, age 28, was se...
DRG Media Group News Jul 10, 2024 Jernej Furman / CC

River Cities Public Transit getting federal dollars to purchase low and no emission buses
River Cities Public Transit based in Pierre is one of three transit agencies in South Dakota that are getting federal dollars to add propane-powered buses to their fleets. The South Dakota Department ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 10, 2024

Stanley County School Board holding first meeting of 2024-25 school year tonight in Fort Pierre
The Stanley County School Board meets at 6pm CT today (July 10, 2024) at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Oath of Office for Patricia Duffy and Shirley Swanson 6:15pm...
DRG Media Group News Jul 10, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Reelected members of Pierre City Commission, Pierre School Board sworn in for new terms
Reelected representatives on the Pierre City Commission and Pierre School Board have been sworn in to begin another three year term in their respective offices. City Commissioners Jamie Huizenga and T...
DRG Media Group News Jul 09, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

SD Community Foundation awards $1.2 million to area nonprofits, including SD Discovery Center, 211 Helpline Center, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
The South Dakota Community Foundation is giving a total of $1.2 million in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations across the state through its Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) program. Offered in partnership wit...
DRG Media Group News Jul 09, 2024

Pierre City Commission meets tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (July 9, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: New Hire Recreation Department Seasonal Concession Manager - Terra Thompson N...
DRG Media Group News Jul 09, 2024

Stanley County Commission meets today
The Stanley County Commission meets at 5pm CT today (April 2, 2024) in the commission room of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Post Election Audit Report Ross Nelson - Fre...
DRG Media Group News Jul 09, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.





