Category Archives: News Pierre
DRG honoring Joan Simons 50th workiversary
UPDATE: We finally got to celebrate Joan Simons Day on Thursday (Jan. 19, 2023)! For all she has done for our radio stations, we are so very thankful. Cheers to 50 years Joan! You are truly an example...
Jan 21, 2023 Joan and Lloyd Simons.
January 19, 2023.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Miller named Cacklin' Community; Owens with Drifters wins regional hospitality award at state tourism conference
The Department of Tourism honored tourism industry members and businesses from across South Dakota for their loyalty, commitment, and passion for the state's tourism industry. Governor Noem presented ...
Jan 21, 2023
Hughes County signs agreement for use of resources during emergencies or disasters
The Hughes County Commission has approved being part of a regional mutual aid agreement regarding the sharing of resources during an emergency or disaster. County Manager Lori Jacobson says it's the I...
Jan 20, 2023 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Recycling bins for Fort Pierre residents finds permanent spot
Some Fort Pierre residents may be wondering where the town's recycling bins have been moved to. Mayor Gloria Hanson says they're still on Buffalo Street, but..... Fort Pierre pays Envirotech to take c...
Jan 20, 2023
Capital Area United Way hosting Say Yes to the Dance event tomorrow
Say Yes to the Dance, a community event sponsored by the Capital Area United Way, will be held tomorrow (Jan. 21, 2023) from 10am-2pm at Northridge Plaza in Pierre. Executive Director Holly Wade says ...
Jan 20, 2023
Mobridge, Dupree, Burke, Gregory among schools sharing School Nutrition Program equipment grant dollars
School systems across South Dakota have been awarded over $260,000 in School Nutrition Program equipment grants to renovate/replace existing equipment or buy new equipment. Cheriee Watterson is the st...
Jan 20, 2023 Pictures of Money / CC
AMR ambulance service at Pierre/Fort Pierre among first in South Dakota with access to Avel eCare Telemedicine in Motion
An AMR ambulance based in Pierre is now equipped with technology allowing the paramedics to have access to doctors and nurses while the ambulance is transporting patients. Rebecca Vandekieft is the Vi...
Jan 19, 2023 Avel eCare monitor installed in AMR ambulance based in Pierre.
Jan. 18, 2023.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Hughes County Commission to discuss mutual aid agreement for Intercounty/Tribal Nation Sharing of Resources During Emergencies or Disaster during meeting this evening
The Hughes County Commission meets at 5:30pm this evening (Jan. 19, 2023) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Emergency Management Contract with Stanley Cou...
Jan 19, 2023 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Pierre Aquatic Center resurfacing project moving forward
The Pierre City Commission has approved a request to bid resurfacing of the City-owned indoor pool located in the Aquatic Center at the Oahe Family YMCA. Old plaster from the pool basin will be...
Jan 18, 2023
Pierre recommending Denver/Minneapolis flight combo for next EAS contract
JANUARY 18, 2023: For its next Essential Air Service contract, the City of Pierre is recommending the US Department of Transportation approve a combination of flights from Pierre to Denver and Pierre ...
Jan 18, 2023
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