Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre prepping for 2024 construction season
There might still be snow on the ground, but the City of Pierre is making plans for construction season. At this week's meeting (Feb. 20, 2024), commissioners approved a request to bid the annual curb...
DRG Media Group News Feb 22, 2024

Fort Pierre 2023 tax revenues increase over 2022
Tax collections in all three major categories were up for the City of Fort Pierre in 2023. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says the general sales tax revenue was up about 13.5%.
DRG Media Group News Feb 21, 2024

Pierre Rescue Squad does cold water training, reminds folks ice in the area isn't in great condition
FEBRUARY 20, 2024: Pierre Volunteer Fire Department members-- whether it be the firefighters, the divers or the rescue squad-- have to be ready to go at a moment's notice. Rescue Squad Captain Trevor ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 20, 2024 Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad team members practice cold water retrievals Feb. 19, 2024.
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GFP holding public meeting in Pierre tonight, Mobridge next week regarding Lake Oahe Fishery
South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks staff will be hosting public meetings in Pierre, Mobridge and Rapid City to provide an update on the Lake Oahe fishery. GFP Fisheries staff will provide...
DRG Media Group News Feb 20, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre City Council to discuss housing development grant commitment tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (Feb. 20, 2024) at 6 o'clock CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Abatemen...
DRG Media Group News Feb 20, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Hughes County Commission to consider bridge reinspection resolution, highway bid proposals during meeting this evening
The Hughes County Commission meets at 5:30pm today (Feb. 20, 2024) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Bridge Reinspection Resolution Hwy Bid Proposals Vete...
DRG Media Group News Feb 20, 2024

Pierre City Commission to discuss 2024 curb and gutter project, outdoor pool sidewalk during meeting tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Feb. 20, 2024) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Asphalt Crushing Contract Request to Bid - 2024 Curb and Gutter Project Outd...
DRG Media Group News Feb 20, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre family displaced after Saturday afternoon fire
No one was injured, but the residents have been displaced after a fire in a trailer home Saturday afternoon (Feb. 17, 2024) in Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul says it happened ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 19, 2024 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.

Pierre man convicted of killing his wife dies in state prison
State prison offender Brad Reay has died. He was serving a life sentence from Hughes County for first-degree murder in the death of his wife Tami in 2006. Reay had claimed the couple's then-12-year-ol...
DRG Media Group News Feb 19, 2024 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Flags flying across Missouri River Bridge between Pierre and Fort Pierre for President's Day
Weather permitting, the American and South Dakota State Flags will be posted across the Missouri River Bridge between Pierre and Fort Pierre today (Feb. 19, 2024) in honor of Presidents Day. Also in r...
DRG Media Group News Feb 19, 2024 Photo credit DRG Media Group.





