Category Archives: News Pierre

Lyman school JAG instructor earns national recognition from the American Legion
An educator from the Lyman School District has been named the 2024 American Legion National Educator of the Year. School District Superintendent Chris Long says Jobs for America's Graduates - or JAG--...
DRG Media Group News Jun 14, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Lyman School District.

Hughes/Stanley County emergency manager at courthouse today to meet folks, answer questions
Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager, Troy Blevins, is at Stanley County Courthouse in Fort Pierre today (June 14, 2024) to talk with people who have questions. Anyone can stop at the Commission Ro...
DRG Media Group News Jun 14, 2024

Public invited to take part in patriotic photo Friday at 12:15pm on the State Capitol steps
Friday (June 14, 2024) is Flag Day in the United States. In honor of that, Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan received a permit from the State to have people gather on the Capitol steps at 12:15pm...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

South Dakota Capitol Building roof being replaced this summer
The South Dakota State Capitol Building in Pierre is getting a brand new roof. Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Commissioner Darin Seely says the Capitol roof has not been fully replaced f...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Man charged with vehicular battery after motorcycle accident last month in Hughes County
A 38-year-old man has been charged with vehicular battery and 1st offense DUI in connection with a motorcycle accident that happened last month (May 17, 2024) in Hughes County. Court documents say a H...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2024 Robert Bartlett booking photo.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office.

Judge approves hiring of investigator in Hughes County case of man charged with sexual contact with a child under 16
A Sixth Circuit Court Judge in Pierre has approved (June 11, 2024) the hiring of an investigator from Rapid City to aid in the investigation of a 21 year old man charged with sexual contact with a chi...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2024 Kryschen Roubideaux booking photo.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office.

Pierre outdoor pool tentatively closed until 9am due to weather
Due to the weather, the Pierre Outdoor Pool will tentatively be closed until 9am today (June 13, 2024).
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2024 Image credit DRG Media Group.

Highland and Wynoka intersection in Pierre to be closed for paving tomorrow morning
On Thursday (June 13, 2023), between the morning and noon commutes, the Highland Avenue and Wynoka Street intersection in Pierre will be closed to accommodate paving operations. The Highland and Churc...
DRG Media Group News Jun 12, 2024

Pawnee Street rebuild project change order approved; Challenges with traffic pattern disruption mostly alleviated
JUNE 12, 2024: The Pierre City Commission has approved a change order for the Pawnee Street project. City Engineer Nick Waters says there was an issue with the storm sewer pipe. The project includes r...
DRG Media Group News Jun 12, 2024

Pierre Police Department looking into attempted robbery
The Pierre Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery Monday afternoon (June 10, 2024, at approximately 4:30pm CT). A spokesman for the Department says Patrol responded to the 400 block o...
DRG Media Group News Jun 12, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.





