Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre's annual Go Green & Clean community clean up scheduled for April 22-May 17
The City of Pierre invites groups or individuals to volunteer as part of the 2026 Go Green & Clean Community Clean Up effort. City Commissioner Matthew Reitzel says the annual program encourages p...
DRG Media Group News Mar 18, 2026

Pierre Volunteer Fire Department participates in Hazmat training with 82nd Civil Support Team
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department received some specialized training this week (March 16, 2026). City Commissioner Robin Lerseth said the joint training exercise was with a group based based at Ell...
DRG Media Group News Mar 18, 2026 Pierre Volunteer firefighters participate in hazardous materials training with the 82nd Civil Support Team from Ellsworth Air Force Base.
March 16, 2026.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 5:15pm today in Pierre; Mike Finley from Fort Pierre is the 2026 Grand Marshal
The annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Pierre is this afternoon (March 17, 2026). Central South Dakota Irish Club member Mark Gageby says this year's parade Grand Marshal is Mike Finley from Fort Pier...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2026

Fort Pierre utility customers can find free load coupon in City newsletter
Fort Pierre utility customers should have, once again, receive a city-sponsored free load coupon for the Pierre City Landfill. Mayor Gloria Hanson says Fort Pierre residents should bring the coupon wi...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2026

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (March 17, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: T.F. Riggs State Champion ProStart Culinary Team SD DOT Euclid Avenu...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2026 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (March 17, 2026) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Wasko External Commission Advisory Jail Contract Announ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2026

Pierre Walmart evacuated for 2.5 hours Sunday evening after local dispatch center receives "swatting" call; Investigation into who made the call continues
The Walmart in Pierre was temporarily evacuated Sunday evening (March 15, 2026) after local authorities received a report from an individual claiming to have placed an explosive device in the store. I...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2026 Courtesy image.

Fort Pierre, Stanley County, District 24 Candidate Forum being held April 23
The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidate Forum at the Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre (19 East Main Street) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 6pm CT. ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2026 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

South Dakota Legislative Session Week 9 by Rep. Mike Weisgram
South Dakota Legislative Session Week 9 by Rep. Mike Weisgram, District 24 (Fort Pierre)(March 15, 2026) Session 2026 wrapped up on Thursday, March 12th. After nine weeks of very busy agendas, committ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2026 South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signs Senate Bill 228 while bill supporters watch.
March 12, 2026.
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Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (March 16, 2026) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Request to ap...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2026





