Category Archives: News Pierre

No June 2 election needed for Stanley County School Board
The Stanley County School Board will not need to hold an election June 2, 2026. Chris Fosheim and Jessica Paxton-Deal both submitted petitions seeking re-election. No one else submitted petitions. Fos...
DRG Media Group News Mar 27, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Dept. of Transportation holding public meeting tonight in Kadoka to share details of S.D. Highway 73 reconstruction project
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will host a public meeting this evening (March 26, 2026) in Kadoka to share information about the $25.5 million S.D. Highway 73 reconstruction project. Mi...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026

Brian Burge of Pierre joins republican field for District 24 House seat in June 2 election
Pierre resident Brian Burge has officially announced (March 24, 2026) his candidacy for one of District 24's two spots in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The district encompasses Haakon, Hu...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026 Courtesy photo.

Ziebach County added to Central South Dakota Enhancement District
Ziebach County is now a member of the Central South Dakota Enhancement District (CSDED). The Ziebach County County Commission made the request, which was approved this week (March 25, 2026) through th...
DRG Media Group News Mar 26, 2026

Fort Pierre to have June 2 elections for mayor, Ward I alderman and Ward III alderman
The City of Fort Pierre will have three races on the June 2, 2026, election ballot- mayor, alderman for Ward I and alderman for Ward III. Incumbent Mayor Gloria Hanson is being challenged by current W...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre mayor, Pierre School Board to hold elections June 2
The mayor of Pierre and Pierre School Board races will both be on the June 2, 2026, election ballot. Providing no other petitions arrive via mail by Thursday afternoon (March 26, 2026), three people w...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre Police, Stanley County Sheriff's Office, state Division of Criminal Investigation looking into thefts Sunday night into Monday morning in Pierre and Fort Pierre
The Pierre Police Department and the Stanley County Sheriff's Office are investigating instances of thefts from unlocked vehicles, garages and homes late Sunday night into early Monday morning (March ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026

Past, present and future roles of local news organizations to be focus of presentation this evening in Pierre
March 24, 2026: A presentation and discussion that delves into more than 250 years of American civics and its relationship to news will be given in Pierre this evening (March 24, 2026). South Dakota N...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026

Weisgram seeking re-election to District 24 House seat
Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre has officially announced (March 24, 2026) his re-election bid for one of District 24's two spots in the South Dakota House of Representatives. The district ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026 Courtesy photo.

South Dakota Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year strives to be the "key" for the students she works with
March 24, 2026: Pierre T.F. Riggs High School junior Xoe Murphy has earned the honor of being the South Dakota Boys & Girls Club 2026 Youth of the Year. The state contest included giving a short s...
DRG Media Group News Mar 24, 2026 Xoe Murphy with staff and members of the Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area in Pierre.
Photo courtesy of Ashlee Spiger.





