Category Archives: News Pierre

Basin Electric to buy power from North Bend Wind project wind farm in the Highmore-Pierre area
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Bismarck-based Basic Electric Power Cooperative has reached a 25-year deal to buy power from a new South Dakota wind project being developed by a Houston company. The 200 megawat...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2022 Rob Faulkner / CC

Officially 14 inches of snow so far in Pierre; Areas in the Black Hills have 3-4 feet
The winter storm that's been pummeling much of South Dakota all week long has dropped varying amounts of snow around the state. National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Lueck says as of this mornin...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Blizzard conditions, white outs causing extreme visibility issues this morning in Hughes County
Despite no travel being advised and many roads still being impassable, some people are still trying to go places in Hughes County. Sheriff Patrick Callahan says this morning (Dec. 16, 2022) has been t...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Stranded motorists, medical situations keeping Hughes County emergency responders busy
Despite no travel being advised and many roads being impassable, some people are trying to go places. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says this morning (Dec. 15, 2022) was busy.
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre, Fort Pierre Fire Chiefs asking people to "adopt a hydrant" as they clear snow from this week's storm
As people in Pierre and Fort Pierre dig out from this week's winter storm, they're being reminded to clear the snow away from fire hydrants in their neighborhood. Pierre Fire Chief Ian Paul encourages...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2022

US Highway 14 at 1806 blocked by stranded vehicles; Traffic not allowed through until further notice
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says US Hwy. 14 west from Highway 1806 near Fort Pierre is blocked until further notice. Traffic is unable to get through because a semi and other vehicles...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2022 Dec. 15, 2022, photo from South Dakota Highway Patrol of US Highway 14 at Highway 1806 near Fort Pierre.

Denver Air hoping to retain EAS contracts for Pierre and Watertown regional airports
We're entering an important time period for the future of commercial air service at the airports in Pierre and Watertown. Airlines interested in being the Essential Air Service carrier for one, or bot...
DRG Media Group News Dec 14, 2022 Denver Air Connection seat.
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Laura Scheibe joins Capital City Campus Board of Directors
Capital City Campus welcomes Laura Scheibe to the Board of Directors, replacing long-time member Robert Riter. Laura Scheibe serves as South Dakota's Director for Career and Technical Education and th...
DRG Media Group News Dec 14, 2022 Courtesy photo.

Interstate 90 closed from Chamberlain to Rapid City; Closing Rapid City to Wyoming border at 3pm CT
DECEMBER 13, 2022, UPDATE: A closure on Interstate 90 (both eastbound and westbound) is planned from Rapid City to the Wyoming state line beginning at 2 p.m. (MT) / 3 p.m. (CT) on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 20...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2022

Hughes County plowing roads, reminds public to not push snow onto roadways
Hughes County Highway Department staff are diligently working to clear snow from the rural roads. The county reminds rural residents: It is unlawful to push snow across any county road. Pushing snow a...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2022





