Category Archives: News Pierre

El Nino weather pattern likely to bring warmer than normal temperatures to South Dakota this winter
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for the winter of 2023-24 shows El Nino will be a primary factor in weather conditions. During Wednesday's (Nov. 8, 2023) US Army Corps of...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Lake Francis Case Development Corp awarded USDA Rural Development grant to encourage economic growth for the Chamberlain area
Lake Francis Case Development Corp announced the reception of a $54,000 Revolving Loan Fund Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. Mike Lauritsen, the former ...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2023

Leola among second round of South Dakota school districts receiving grants to address challenges of absenteeism
Four more South Dakota school districts have been awarded grants to fund programs addressing chronic absenteeism. The Leola, Mitchell, Spearfish and Watertown school districts each received Addressing...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2023 Image credit South Dakota Department of Education website.

NorthWestern Energy completes two-year $7.8 million Chamberlain switchyard, providing redundancy and increased reliability
NOVEMBER 9, 2023: NorthWestern Energy's joint $7.8 million Chamberlain switchyard project is being completed this month (Nov. 2023). NorthWestern Energy is working jointly with East River Electric, an...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2023

Stanley County School Board votes to keep Cheyenne School open
NOVEMBER 9, 2023: After a few months of discussion and debate, the Stanley County School Board has voted unanimously to keep the district's rural, K-8 classroom open. The board made the decision about...
DRG Media Group News Nov 09, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

US Army Corps holding public meeting this morning in Pierre to review Draft Missouri River Operating Plan
The US Army Corps of Engineers is holding its annual fall public meetings for the Draft Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System Annual Operating Plan this week (Nov. 7-9, 2023). The Oahe Reservoir me...
DRG Media Group News Nov 08, 2023

Stanley County School Board meets this evening
The Stanley County School Board meets at 6pm CT today (Nov. 8, 2023) at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Safety Committee Cheyenne School Buildings and Grounds Commit...
DRG Media Group News Nov 08, 2023

Abrupt stoppage of engine caused fatal South Dakota plane crash, preliminary NTSB report says
NOVEMBER 7, 2023: PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says a recent plane crash in South Dakota that killed one man and injured another was caused by a...
DRG Media Group News Nov 07, 2023 Photo courtesy of the National Transportation Safety Board.

Oahe Habitat for Humanity affiliate reviving efforts, hoping to build new home in 2024
The Oahe Habitat for Humanity affiliate has purchased two properties along W. Elizabeth Street in Pierre and hopes to build a home for a local family next year. Dan McColley is the Lead Mission Office...
DRG Media Group News Nov 07, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre City Commission to talk snow removal, tree trimming during meeting this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Nov. 7, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Snow Removal Process Overview Public Hearing - Occupational Tax for BID #3 an...
DRG Media Group News Nov 07, 2023 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group





