Category Archives: News Pierre

Lake Francis Case Economic Development unveils childcare initiatives for Chamberlain and Oacoma communities
Lake Francis Case Economic Development and collaborators (Dakota Resources and the Barger Foundation) have developed a series of childcare initiatives designed to foster a thriving and supportive envi...
DRG Media Group News Jul 24, 2023

River Cities Public Transit receives grant to develop transportation plan for Native American Reservations in South Dakota
A Pierre-based transit system will receive a grant worth over half-a-million dollars to develop a transit plan to serve Native American Reservations in South Dakota. The Federal Transit Administration...
DRG Media Group News Jul 21, 2023

Land use and conservation to be featured topics at tonight's Discovery on Tap! event
The South Dakota Discovery Center is hosting a Discovery On Tap! event tonight (July 21, 2023) from 5:30-7:30pm at the St. Charles Lounge in Pierre (207 E Capitol Avenue). Agronomist Brian Chatham and...
DRG Media Group News Jul 21, 2023

Bill ensuring EAS service for Pierre, Watertown and Aberdeen airports passes US House; Headed to Senate
JULY 20, 2023: The United States House has passed (July 20, 2023) bipartisan legislation making reforms to the nation's aviation system. South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson says Essential Air...
DRG Media Group News Jul 21, 2023 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group

Contractors must be licensed by City to do storm repair, other work in Pierre
JULY 21, 2023: All roofing and construction contractors are required to be licensed by the City of Pierre before doing work within city limits. That reminder comes from City Engineer Nick Waters. Prop...
DRG Media Group News Jul 21, 2023 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Handicap accessible boat loading ramp now available at Chamberlain
There's a new handicap-accessible boat loading ramp at Chamberlain. The City of Chamberlain, in collaboration with South Dakota Game Fish and Parks, Walleyes Unlimited, and the Chamberlain Explorers C...
DRG Media Group News Jul 20, 2023 Courtesy photo.

16-year-old from Faith killed, 17-year-old from Kadoka injured in Saturday afternoon accident near Summerset
JULY 19, 2023: A teenager from Faith has been identified as the person who died Saturday afternoon (July 15, 2023) in a two-vehicle crash on I 90 near mile marker 50 near Summerset. Preliminary crash ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 20, 2023

1 block of Oneida Avenue in Pierre closed for curb and gutter work
The block of Oneida Avenue in Pierre between Prospect Avenue and Capitol Avenue is closed to through traffic for curb and gutter work. Access will be maintained for local traffic only. The affected bl...
DRG Media Group News Jul 20, 2023

Lyman High School teacher earns South Dakota earns Outstanding JAG Specialist honor at national Jobs for America's Graduates training
South Dakota and three local Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) programs were recognized for achieving the prestigious "6-of-6 Award" at the JAG National Training Seminar in Louisville, Ky., last week...
DRG Media Group News Jul 20, 2023

Segment of Highland Avenue in Pierre to be without running water until evening; Boil order will be in effect after service returns
JULY 19, 2023, UPDATE: Repairs are underway, but residents along a section of Highland Avenue in Pierre need to plan to be without running water until "evening" because of a water line break. Informat...
DRG Media Group News Jul 19, 2023





