Category Archives: News Pierre

Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony being held this morning in Winner
South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson will host a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony this morning (Aug. 3, 2023) in Winner. The ceremony will be held at 10:30am CT at the Tripp County Veterans Me...
DRG Media Group News Aug 03, 2023 Courtesy image.
Crow Creek man convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Child Abuse sentenced to 28 months in federal prison
JULY 2023: Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has handed out the punishment for a Crow Creek man convicted of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Child Abuse. James Drapeau, 35, was se...
DRG Media Group News Aug 03, 2023

USDA begins pilot program to increase affordable homeownership on Tribal lands
USDA last week (July 26, 2023) announced it is launching two pilot programs to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for people on Tribal lands. USDA Rural Development Acting Under Secretary...
DRG Media Group News Aug 02, 2023 Mark Moz / CC

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce hires new CEO and support staff
AUGUST 2, 2023: Alicia Fabel has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. Fabel has been serving as the organization's Interim CEO since June 1, 2023. She pre...
DRG Media Group News Aug 02, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Senate version of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 include Rounds' provision creating congressional charter for National American Indian Veterans
South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, secured the inclusion of his bipartisan legislation, which w...
DRG Media Group News Aug 01, 2023 Grand Canyon National Park / CC

After delay last fall, filmmaker wraps up shooting scenes for WWII movie in Pierre/Fort Pierre area last week
JULY 31, 2023: After having to postpone last fall (Nov. 2022) because a crew member got COVID, a week of filming movie scenes in the Pierre and Fort Pierre area wrapped up last week (July 27, 2023). P...
DRG Media Group News Aug 01, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Capital Area United Way sets capital campaign goal of $605,000
AUGUST 1, 2023: The Capital Area United Way has set the goal for its 2023-24 "Do Good. Live United." fundraising campaign at $605,000. Prior to the announcement on Saturday (July 29, 2023), volunteers...
DRG Media Group News Aug 01, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre City Commission meets tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Aug. 1, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Proclamation for Professional Engineer's Day 5:45pm Public Hearing -Airport T...
DRG Media Group News Aug 01, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Stanley County Commission meeting begins at 5pm today
The Stanley County Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5pm CT today (Aug. 1, 2023) in the commission room of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Department he...
DRG Media Group News Aug 01, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre man sentenced for Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
A federal judge has decided the punishment for a 28 year old man from Pierre convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. Devin Alexander Rosenblum was sentenced Monday (July 31, 2023)...
DRG Media Group News Jul 31, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC





