Category Archives: News Pierre

Hughes County Commission holding special meeting this morning
The Hughes County Commission is holding a special meeting today (July 9, 2024) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. On their agenda: at 7:45am is Discussing public officer/employee; HR at 9am is...
DRG Media Group News Jul 09, 2024
Milling and asphalt paving to begin Wednesday on S.D. Highway 34 on the east side of Pierre
Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday (July 10, 2024) on a $2.1 million asphalt milling and resurfacing project on S.D. Highway 34 at Pierre. The South Dakota Department of Transportation says work wil...
DRG Media Group News Jul 08, 2024

Hughes County trying to balance paying enough to attract workers, with paying enough to keep current employees
For the past few years, businesses and government agencies across the country have had to pay higher and higher starting wages in order to attract workers.... with some of those new employees being pa...
DRG Media Group News Jul 08, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre School Board meets today
The Pierre School Board will meet today (July 8, 2024) at 5:30pm in the Administration Building board room. Items on their agenda include: Oath of Office - Randy Hartmann and Dennis James Reorganizati...
DRG Media Group News Jul 08, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

American Bank & Trust revamps Pierre Governors Spirit Card design
People who get a Spirit Card from to support the Pierre School District will see a new design this year. American Bank & Trust says its Spirit Card Program showcases a school district's name, colo...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2024 Courtesy image.

$10,000 grant awarded to St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain
The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $10,000 South Dakota Fund grant to St. Joseph's Indian School. Funding will aid in modernizing the Recreation Center built in 1975. This...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2024 Denise Hyland, St. Joseph’s Indian School, Major Gifts Director, and Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer.
Courtesy photo.

AAA expects record traveler numbers this 4th of July; Hughes County Sheriff's Office ready to help keep roadways safe
AAA estimates that nearly 71 million people will go 50 miles or more away from home during this July Fourth holiday travel period- a record they say exceeds even pre-pandemic totals. Hughes County She...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Jury duty scam making the rounds in Hughes County
The Hughes County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an old scam that's going around again. Sheriff Patrick Callahan says callers are claiming to be from his office and telling people they need ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 03, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre City Council holds off on taking vote on water storage project
JULY 3, 2024: The Fort Pierre City Council is still considering the options regarding the future of water storage for the town. During a special meeting on Friday (June 28, 2024), town leaders had an ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 03, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Super ego doesn't help driver from Virginia get semi through Pierre's low-clearance train bridge
JULY 3, 2024: A driver from Boones Mill, Virginia, was the driver who fell victim to the train viaduct bridge in Pierre late Friday morning (June 28, 2024, 11:25am). Information from the Pierre Police...
Justin Cowart Jul 03, 2024 Courtesy photo.





