Category Archives: News Pierre

Attentive store clerk saves Fort Pierre resident from losing $30K to Microsoft scam
A Fort Pierre resident came close to losing $30-thousand dollars after their computer locked up earlier this week. A source close to the situation told DRG Media Group News the person called the phone...
DRG Media Group News Jan 27, 2023
Okreek man sentenced to prison for Voluntary Manslaughter
JANUARY 2023: Chief Judge, Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced an Okreek man convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter. Leon Good Buffalo, age 24, must spend 11 years in federal prison, fol...
DRG Media Group News Jan 27, 2023

Universities, technical colleges, equipment dealers, construction companies and more work to attract students during Pierre TF Riggs High School Career Fair
Pierre TF Riggs students had the chance to explore future job opportunities during a Career Fair yesterday (Jan. 25, 2023) at the high school. Principal Kelly Hansen says around 80 entities had repres...
DRG Media Group News Jan 26, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Concern about lack of middle size walleye in Lake Oahe to be discussed with GFP tonight in Akaska
The Lake Oahe Walleye Restoration Coalition is hosting a meeting with South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks staff tonight (Jan. 26, 2023) in Akaska. Co-chair Bill Waeckerle says they're concerned about th...
DRG Media Group News Jan 26, 2023

Pierre woman sentenced for drug trafficking
A 38 year old woman from Pierre convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance has been sentenced (Jan. 24, 2023) in federal court. Stephanie Martinez must spend11 years and eight months...
DRG Media Group News Jan 26, 2023 slgckgc / CC

Onida blood drive collects 44 units
JANUARY 25, 2023: LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in Onida yesterday (Jan. 24, 2023) at the Phoenix Center. LifeServe Territory Representative Abbie Arneson says 40 donors were able to donat...
DRG Media Group News Jan 25, 2023

Verendrye Museum holding annual meeting tonight
The Verendrye Museum is holding its annual meeting this evening (Jan. 25, 2023) at 5pm CT at the Moose Lodge in Fort Pierre. The social hour will be followed by dinner, entertainment and the annual me...
DRG Media Group News Jan 25, 2023 Photo courtesy of the Verendrye Museum.

Representatives Mortenson and Bartels decades apart in age, but working toward a better South Dakota
Republican Representative Will Mortenson of Pierre is serving as the House Majority Leader during this year's (2023) legislative session and Representative Hugh Bartels of Watertown is in the role of ...
DRG Media Group News Jan 25, 2023 Photo credit Legislative Research Council website.

Stanley County One Act crew earns spot at state competition
Stanley County One-Act cast and crew competed at regional competition on Jan. 23, 2023, at Riggs Theater in Pierre. Stanley County, along with Winner, will go to the state competition at O'Gorman High...
DRG Media Group News Jan 24, 2023 Courtesy photo.
New online payment system to be revealed at Pierre City Commission meeting this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (Jan. 24, 2023) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Airport Engineering Agreement with KLJ for Procurement Assistance for...
DRG Media Group News Jan 24, 2023





