Category Archives: News Pierre

Flags to fly at half-staff at State Capitol in Pierre Saturday to honor former state legislator Barry M. Jensen
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has ordered that the flags at the State Capitol Building in Pierre be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset Saturday (Sept. 23, 2023) in honor of former state...
DRG Media Group News Sep 21, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Avera names Dover to replace Sutton as President and CEO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023: Avera Health has chosen James "Jim" Dover to be the next President and Chief Executive Officer of one of the largest, not-for-profit rural health care systems in the Midwest. His f...
DRG Media Group News Sep 20, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Jean Hunhoff wins Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area monthly Mega Raffle drawing
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023: The three finalists for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area's monthly Mega Raffle drawing were selected this morning (Sept. 20, 2023) during the KGFX morning show. The thre...
DRG Media Group News Sep 20, 2023

Pierre continues to make electric distribution improvements; Proposals due Oct. 12
The Pierre City Commission is moving forward with an electric system distribution improvement project. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says the electric distribution system project will replace large u...
DRG Media Group News Sep 20, 2023

Pierre bids sewer lining project; Proposals due back Oct. 2
The Pierre City Commission is moving ahead with a sewer lining project. Project Manager Gidget Palmer says the sewer lining project will repair about eight blocks of deteriorating underground line. Se...
DRG Media Group News Sep 20, 2023
Todd County man sentenced to prison for Abusive Sexual Contact With a Child
SEPTEMBER 2023: Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced a Todd County man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact With a Child. 46 year old Kevin Sharkey was sentenced to 10 years...
DRG Media Group News Sep 20, 2023

Together We Are Stronger: September is Behavioral Health Recovery Month
It takes the support of many to stay engaged in the recovery process. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September as Behavioral Health Recovery Month. First responders, healthcare worke...
DRG Media Group News Sep 19, 2023

Legislative Research Council compiling list of housing options in Pierre, Fort Pierre for upcoming session
People in the Pierre and Fort Pierre area with furnished houses, apartments or rooms for rent are needed for the 2024 legislative session. People willing to rent to a legislator or legislative session...
DRG Media Group News Sep 19, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

US Highway 183 at I-90 near Presho back open, but lane closure still in effect
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023: U.S. Highway 183 has been reopened at Interstate 90. The closure was necessary due to a bridge hit late last fall by an over-height vehicle on the westbound I-90 structure over Hig...
DRG Media Group News Sep 19, 2023
Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Sept. 19, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Request to Bid - 2023 Sewer Lining Project Request to Bid - Electric Distri...
DRG Media Group News Sep 19, 2023





