Category Archives: News Pierre

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Graduation held this week at State Capitol
Seven more people have successfully completed the Sixth Judicial Circuit's Treatment Court program. They were recognized during a graduation ceremony this week (May 15, 2024) at the State Capitol Rotu...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2024

Steady state park and recreation area usage so far this year; GFP giving short term boat slip rentals a try at Spring Creek Recreation Area
In spite of having several rainy days, use of South Dakota state park and recreation areas has been good so far in 2024. That's according to state Game, Fish and Parks Recreation Division Director Jef...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2024 Image credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Ribbon cutting being held today for U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 44 construction projects in Winner
MAY 17, 2024: The South Dakota Department of Transportation and the City of Winner will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday (May 17, 2024) to celebrate the completion of multi-year construction proj...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2024

Street work on East Church Street in Pierre today to temporarily disrupt access to YMCA, Kneip Building and Rawlins Library
Morris Inc. will be installing asphalt on East Church Street in Pierre today (May 16, 2024). The East Church Street intersections at North Nicollet Avenue, South Dakota Boulevard, Governors Drive and ...
DRG Media Group News May 16, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Section of S.D Highway 248 to be temporarily closed today and tomorrow in Lyman County
A segment of S.D. Highway 248 in Lyman County will be temporarily closed Thursday and Friday (May 16-17, 2024) to install a new pipe culvert. The closure will be placed from the Highway 47 junction at...
DRG Media Group News May 16, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Annual Pierre Area Chamber Golf Classic being held next month at Hillsview Golf Course
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Classic June 6, 2024, at Hillsview Golf Course in Pierre. Team registration includes green fees, carts, lunch, and drink tickets. Mulligan...
DRG Media Group News May 16, 2024

Suspect that prompted a shelter in place order at Buchanan Elementary and the Oahe Child Development Center in Pierre captured, without incident
MAY 15, 2024, UPDATE: 4:30PM: More information is now available regarding the shelter in place order that was given Wednesday morning (May 15, 2024) for Buchanan Elementary and the Oahe Child Developm...
DRG Media Group News May 16, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Sacred artifacts given as a gift from Chief Spotted Tail to Cicero Newell donated to South Dakota State Historical Society
A Lakota statesman's gift to a U.S. Indian Agent roughly 140 years ago was officially donated to the South Dakota Historical Society during an event Wednesday morning (May 15, 2024) at Georgia Morse M...
DRG Media Group News May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024.
Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre man charged after hitting parked vehicle early Tuesday morning
A 23 year old man from Pierre is in custody after driving into a parked vehicle in Pierre early Tuesday morning (May 14, 2024, 3:45am). A spokesman for the Pierre Police Department says Patrol respond...
DRG Media Group News May 15, 2024 Dustin Scott Marshall, Jr., booking photo. Hughes County Sheriff's Office.

Capital Area United Way Board hires Becky Spoehr to be next executive director
MAY 15, 2024: Becky Spoehr has been hired as the next executive director for the Capital Area United Way. Spoehr, who will officially begin her duties June 10, 2024, comes to the United Way from the B...
DRG Media Group News May 15, 2024 Courtesy photo.





