Category Archives: News Pierre

Closure of SD Highway 204 over Oahe Dam at Pierre and Fort Pierre starts today
Beginning today (Dec. 13, 2023), S.D. Highway 204 across the Oahe Dam at Pierre and Fort Pierre will be closed between Highway 1806 (in Stanley County) and Highway 1804 (in Hughes County). The U.S. Ar...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2023

Stanley County School board holding Return to Learning Plan public hearing during meeting tonight
The Stanley County School Board meets at 6pm CT today (Dec. 13, 2023) at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Hall of Fame Committee Buildings and Grounds Committee Publi...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre renews agreement with state Department of Public Safety for use of Central South Dakota Communications Center services
The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town's 911 emergency dispatch center. Poli...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Donations being sought for Accelerated Reader Program at Stanley County School
The Stanley County School District in Fort Pierre is accepting donations for its Accelerated Reader Program and its Kindergarten Readiness packet. They would like donations of the following: 40 of the...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2023

Pierre city employees to see roughly 3% pay increase next year
Pierre city employees will get a pay increase next year. How much of an increase, depends on where they work. Mayor Steve Harding broke down the pay increase recommendation for the Police Department, ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2023 EpicTop10.com / CC

School funding, voucher bills, home schooling among topics of discussion between District 24 legislators and Pierre School District officials yesterday
In her proposed Budget Address last week (Dec. 5, 2023), South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem recommended a 4% funding increase for the big three-- education, healthcare providers and state employees. Pr...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2023
Pierre City Commission to discuss electric meters, recap year at Hillsview Golf Course during tonight's meeting
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Dec. 12, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Request to purchase Electric Meters 2023 South Dakota Volunteer Firefighter ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2023
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Oahe; Mild weather allows habitat and access crews more time for improvements and inspections
Late arriving winter weather has allowed South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks crews more time for access improvements along the Missouri River, including along Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe at Pierre and For...
DRG Media Group News Dec 11, 2023

No injuries when U-Haul trailer turns onto its side east of Pierre
No one was injured Saturday morning (Dec. 9, 2023, around 11am) when a U-Haul trailer flipped onto its side east of Pierre. The Hughes County Sheriff's Office says there was less than $1000 damage. Th...
DRG Media Group News Dec 11, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Mortenson seeking re-election to District 24 House of Representatives
South Dakota House Majority Leader and District 24 Republican Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre will run for re-election next year. Mortenson says for the last three years, he's brought a "...
DRG Media Group News Dec 11, 2023





