Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre city commissioners to discuss Oahe Days, outdoor pool project during meeting this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets today (May 9, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall. Among the items on their agenda are: 5:45pm Public Hearing - Oahe Days Temporary Alcohol License June 15-18, 2023, at Steam...
DRG Media Group News May 09, 2023

Preliminary budget, handbook changes on agenda for Pierre School Board meeting tonight
The Pierre School Board meets at 5:30pm today (May 8, 2023) in the Administration Building board room. Items on their agenda include: Preliminary FY24 Proposed Budget Classified Handbook Changes (Firs...
DRG Media Group News May 08, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Remodel to temporarily close Avera St. Mary's main hospital and emergency room entrances staring today
A remodeling project on the emergency room and main entrance of Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre will begin this morning (7:30am May 8, 2023). These doors are also marked as "Entrance A." The proje...
DRG Media Group News May 08, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

USD Alumnus and Avera Health CEO Bob Sutton to deliver Commencement Address today
Bob Sutton '90, '95, president and CEO of Avera Health, will deliver the commencement address at the 136th Commencement Ceremony to be held today (May 6, 2023) in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Ave...
DRG Media Group News May 06, 2023

Capital Area United Way reminds those with young kiddos to sign them up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
MAY 5, 2023: The Capital Area United Way is encouraging parents of children under the age of five living in eight counties in central South Dakota to enroll their kids in Dolly Parton's Imagination Li...
DRG Media Group News May 06, 2023 Courtesy image.

Gail and Delores Miller Foundation grants over $2.8 million to Pierre/Fort Pierre area and statewide nonprofits
Since its inception, the Gail and Delores Miller Foundation held with South Dakota Community Foundation has distributed over $2.8 million to statewide nonprofits in the Pierre, Fort Pierre, Lyman and ...
DRG Media Group News May 06, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Spring precipitation improves Missouri River Basin runoff forecast
Late season plains snowpack accumulation and subsequent melting led to increased runoff throughout the upper Missouri River Basin during April. The US Army Corps of Engineers says for the month, runof...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2023

Supplement to North Bend Wind Farm Haul Road agreement approved by Hughes County Commission
MAY 4, 2023: The Hughes County Commission has approved (May 1, 2023) adjustments to its agreement with ENGIE North America for a haul road ENGIE is using as it constructs the North Bend Wind Farm in e...
DRG Media Group News May 04, 2023

Pierre's new septage receiving station set to open June 1
A new septage receiving station has been installed at Pierre's city baling facility. The station will receive materials from septic system haulers and allow the city to better track and manage the was...
DRG Media Group News May 04, 2023 Courtesy photo.

Pierre team wins 1st annual Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament weekend
MAY 3, 2023: Teams from Pierre took the first, second and third place spots in the First Annual Lake Sharpe Showdown Fishing Tournament over the weekend (April 29-30, 2023) in Pierre. The top three te...
DRG Media Group News May 03, 2023 Photo credit Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.





