Category Archives: News Pierre

Hughes County Commission approves upgrade of election equipment
The equipment used for elections in Hughes County is getting an upgrade. County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva told the County Commission the $30,000 needed was budgeted for this year. The Hughes County...
DRG Media Group News Feb 19, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Informational meeting being held Thursday for season two of Euclid Avenue Reconstruction Project in Pierre
An informational meeting to discuss the second year of reconstruction on Euclid Avenue (S.D. Highway 1889, formerly U.S. Highways 14/83) in Pierre will be held Thursday (Feb. 19, 2026). The South Dako...
DRG Media Group News Feb 19, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Stanley County School District begins phase 1 of Buffalo Legacy Campaign to raise $2.5-million for building improvements
The Stanley County School District has launched the first phase of a fundraising campaign to make improvements district-wide. First National Bank kicked off the Buffalo Legacy Campaign with a $275,000...
DRG Media Group News Feb 18, 2026 Supporters gather to kick off Buffalo Legacy Campaign for the Stanley County School District.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Small brain function changes now, don't have to become big problems later in life
Feb. 18, 2026: When it comes to treating brain health concerns such as brain fog, concussions, dementia or Alzheimer's Disease, a board certified neurofeedback specialist in South Dakota says the earl...
DRG Media Group News Feb 18, 2026 First Lady Sandy Rhoden (left) and intern Hudson Shaffer (right) present Tiffany Hoeft (center) with the South Dakota Healthy Rising Star Award Jan. 16, 2026.
Photo credit: Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Low pressure system bringing gusty wind, more seasonable temperatures to central South Dakota
Depending on where you live in central South Dakota, you're weather forecast for today (Feb. 18, 2026) includes a High Wind Warning or a Blizzard Warning. Steve Fleegel with the National Weather Servi...
DRG Media Group News Feb 18, 2026

Weisgram bill on tax increment financing districts tabled; Topic will be handled in the Senate
The South Dakota House Taxation Committee tabled a bill this week (Feb. 17) dealing with provisions related to tax increment financing districts or TIFs. House Bill 1319 sponsor Rep. Mike Weisgram of ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2026

Rhoden signs bill supporting financial soundness for the South Dakota's horse racing industry
Feb. 17, 2026: South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed legislation that would provide some financial stability for the state's horse racing industry. Rhoden signed House Bill 1058 and nine other...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2026 Photo credit: Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (Feb. 17, 2026) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Authorization ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2026

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (Feb. 17, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: 5:45pm Public Hearing - Farmland Lease Agreement - Mark Rilling 2026 ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2026 Photo credit to DRG Media Group.

Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (Feb. 17, 2026) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Hwy Shop Facility User Agreement Budgeted Election Equip...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2026 Photo courtesy of the Hughes County Commission webpage.





