Category Archives: News Pierre

Free load coupons distributed to Pierre city utility customers; Household chemical and paint swap programs also available
MARCH 7, 2024: Pierre residential utility customers received the annual solid waste free load coupons with their March utility mailing. Val Keller, Solid Waste Manager, says the coupon program has bee...
DRG Media Group News Mar 07, 2024

Gettysburg teacher named 2024 Special Education Staff of the Year
Julie Williams, the speech language pathologist and assistant special education director at the Gettysburg School District, has been chosen at the South Dakota Department of Education's 2024 Special E...
DRG Media Group News Mar 07, 2024
Lower Brule man sent to prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on March 4, 20...
DRG Media Group News Mar 07, 2024

Big price tag for proposed T.F. Riggs Athletic Addition project is major sticking point for Pierre School Board members
MARCH 6, 2024: On a 4-1 vote, the Pierre School Board has rejected (March 5, 2024) the bid for the proposed $15.7-million T.F. Riggs Athletic Addition project. Board member Dan Cronin said he supports...
DRG Media Group News Mar 06, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre moving forward with repairs to Fort Volunteer structure
The Fort Pierre City Council has accepted a bid to fix the Fort Volunteer building that was damaged in an accident back in November 2023. City Finanance Officer Roxanne Heezen says liability insurance...
DRG Media Group News Mar 05, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Stanley County Commission, Pierre City Commission both meet tonight
The Stanley County Commission meets at 5pm CT today (March 5, 2024) in the commission room of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Bridge Reinspection Program Resolution Front...
DRG Media Group News Mar 05, 2024

Steve Steele named CEO of Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area
MARCH 4, 2024: The Capital Area Counseling Services and Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area are excited to announce the hiring of Steve Steele as the new Club CEO. He will begin on a part time bas...
DRG Media Group News Mar 04, 2024

Semi stuck under Pierre's train bridge disrupts traffic for 2+ hours Monday morning
A semi driven by a 37 year old man from Willmar, Minnesota, is the latest victim of Pierre's low-clearance train bridge near the Pierre Street and Sioux Avenue intersection. Information from the Pierr...
DRG Media Group News Mar 04, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Peaceful Pines in Fort Pierre celebrates grand opening with tours, snacks and giveaways
MARCH 4, 2024: The Peaceful Pines Senior Living community in Fort Pierre hosted a grand opening celebration Friday afternoon (March 1, 2024). Heather Janes is the Administrator of the brand-new facili...
DRG Media Group News Mar 04, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

60 year old man from Eagle Butte identified as person killed in vehicle vs. pedestrian accident Friday morning in Pierre
MARCH 4, 2024: A 60 year old man from Eagle Butte has been identified as the pedestrian who suffered fatal injuries in a vehicle vs pedestrian collision Friday morning (March 1, 2024, 9:46am) in the 6...
DRG Media Group News Mar 04, 2024





