Category Archives: News Pierre
Pierre man sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
A federal judge has decided the punishment (Aug. 14, 2023) for a 63 year old man from Pierre convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Benjamin Loafer was sentenced to 15 months in federal p...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2023

Enrollment numbers steady, a few staff positions still need to be filled as Stanley County School District students begin the new year
Yesterday (Aug. 16, 2023) was the first day of the 2023-24 school year for Stanley County students. Superintendent Dan Baldwin says early student enrollment numbers are steady. Those with questions at...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Drifters marina area takes big step yesterday with opening of levee, thus connecting it to the Missouri River
Typically when a levee is breached it's not good news, but that wasn't the case in Fort Pierre yesterday (Aug. 16, 2023) as the opening was made and water from the Missouri River flowed into a marina ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Pierre man faces nine charges after short pursuit, hit-and-run incident and crashing into a light pole yesterday afternoon
A 32-year-old from Pierre has been charged with nine violations after a pursuit yesterday afternoon (August 15, 2023, 4:30pm) in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says officers wer...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2023

Pierre man arrested on simple assault, other charges
A 28 year old from Pierre faces criminal charges after an incident last night (Aug. 15, 2023, 11pm) in Pierre. Information from the Police Department says officers were dispatched to the 600 block of ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2023 Courtesy image.

Pierre Superintendent hoping for improved student attendance, parent participation this year
As the new school year begins, the Pierre School Board and Administration are putting a focus on student attendance. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says overall attendance for this past school year ha...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2023

Capital City Campus adjusting to meet higher education needs in central South Dakota
As the Pierre City Commission works through it's 2024 budget, they're hearing funding requests from various community organizations. One of those entities is Capital City Campus and Chris Maxwell says...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Stanley County School District welcomes new staff
The Stanley County School District has about a dozen new staff members for the 2023-2024 school year. Pictured left to right are: Ryan Larsen-2nd Grade, Shay VanDenHemel-Elementary PE, Zach Deal-Food ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Hughes County Courthouse elevator back open
AUGUST 15, 2023: After being shut down late last month (July 24, 2023), the elevator at the Hughes County Courthouse is up and running again. The county thanks patrons for their patience while the wor...
DRG Media Group News Aug 15, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

ISG opens office location in Pierre
An architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm with projects underway in Pierre and Fort Pierre is opening an office in Pierre (122 East Sioux Avenue). Company President David Doxtad sa...
DRG Media Group News Aug 15, 2023





