Category Archives: News Pierre

Harding sworn in for third term as mayor of Pierre
Pierre Mayor Steve Harding has been sworn in for his third term as the Mayor of South Dakota's capital city. Judge Bridget Mayer conducted the Oath of Office ceremony at this week's (July 5, 2023) cit...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 Judge Bridget Mayer performs the Oath of Office Ceremony for Pierre Mayor Steve Harding July 5, 2023.
Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Fireworks blamed as cause for three small fires last night in Pierre
JULY 5, 2023: The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department was called to three small fires last night (July 4, 2023). Chief Ian Paul says they involved fireworks that hadn't been completely extinguished. Fire...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

An Eye-Opening Trip to the Border by Rep. Mortenson, Senator Crabtree and Rep. Venhuizen
JULY 5, 2023: An Eye-Opening Trip to the Border by Majority Leader Sen. Casey Crabtree (R-Madison), Majority Leader Rep. Will Mortenson (R-Pierre) and Representative Tony Venhuizen (R-Sioux Falls). Ju...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 State Rep. Tony Venhuizen (left), House Majority Will Mortenson (center) and Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree (right) in front of a portion of the border wall built by President George W. Bush during an Americans for Prosperity trip to US southern border June 28-30, 2023.
Photo credit Austin Goss/The Dakota Scout.

Section of US Highway 18 in southern South Dakota to be named to honor Lake Code Talkers
A segment of a federal highway running through the southern part of South Dakota will be dedicated in honor of the work done by the Sicangu Lakota Code Talkers during WWII. The South Dakota Transporta...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023

Fort Pierre 4th of July 2023: B1 flyover, cotton candy and a parade
JULY 5, 2023: Pictures from July 3, 4, 5, 2023, 4th of July events in Fort Pierre. JUNE 26, 2023: Fort Pierre will hold its annual Independence Day parade on July 4, 2023, but because of construction ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 Fort Pierre Independence Day parade July 4, 2023.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Harding to take 3rd oath of office as mayor of Pierre tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (July 5, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall. Among the items on their agenda are: Oath of Mayor-- Steve Harding Commissioner Assignments Washbay Project - Change Order...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 Pierre Mayor Steve Harding.
Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Tree removal policy on agenda again tonight for Fort Pierre City Council
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (July 5, 2023) in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive). Items on their agenda include: 2023 Missouri River Cleanup - Paul Lepis...
DRG Media Group News Jul 05, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center hosting fundraiser for Meals on Wheels program today in Fort Pierre
DRG Media Group News Jul 04, 2023

Fort Pierre Fire Department holding snow cone fundraiser this morning, through end of annual 4th of July parade
DRG Media Group News Jul 04, 2023

Pierre TF Riggs High School Tri-M Chapter named best high school chapter in the nation
The Pierre TF Riggs High School Tri-M Chapter has been selected as the national chapter of the year in the high school division. The designation comes from the National Association for Music Education...
DRG Media Group News Jul 03, 2023





