Category Archives: News Pierre

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.

Lightning causes bale fire, hot fireworks cause garage can fire in Fort Pierre
The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department has been called to two separate fires this week-- one caused by lightning and the other by fireworks. Fire Chief Justin Jones says the bale fire call to a loc...
DRG Media Group News Jul 03, 2024 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group

Ribbon cutting held this week at First Fidelity Bank in Fort Pierre
JULY 3, 2024: A ribbon cutting and open house were held Tuesday (July 2, 2024) in Fort Pierre to celebrate the merging of two family-owned, rural banks in South Dakota. First Fidelity Bank, headquarte...
DRG Media Group News Jul 03, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Adjustments being made to hours at Pierre's new outdoor pool
JULY 3, 2024: Now that it's been open for over a month, the hours of operation are being adjusted at Pierre's new outdoor pool. Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the facility is even bus...
DRG Media Group News Jul 02, 2024

Pierre, Fort Pierre, Mobridge among towns getting grants to mitigate spread of West Nile Virus
Nearly 200 cities, counties and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to eliminate mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. The state Department of Healt...
DRG Media Group News Jul 02, 2024 dr_relling / CC

Board of Directors for Avera St. Mary's Hospital begins new term
The Board of Directors for Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre has reorganized for its new fiscal year, which began Monday (July 1, 2024). Rob Wylie is the incoming board chair, Kristin Brost, the vic...
DRG Media Group News Jul 02, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Most fireworks not allowed to be discharged in Pierre
Airborne fireworks or those that make a loud boom remain illegal in the city of Pierre. "Historically, only small fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs have been allowed in city limits," said Ian P...
DRG Media Group News Jul 02, 2024





