Category Archives: News Pierre

Avera opening new hospital and nursing home in Gregory
While rural healthcare continues to see problems, in some parts of the state, there is new construction and optimism. Tony Timanus, President of Avera Gregory Hospital, says their new construction gre...
DRG Media Group News Dec 13, 2022 Courtesy photo.

Fort Pierre issues Emergency Snow Route Notice; Vehicles must be off of emergency snow routes until further notice
The City of Fort Pierre has issued an Emergency Snow Route Notice. All vehicles need to be removed from emergency snow routes by midnight tonight (Dec. 12) and remain off of those streets until furthe...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022

Pierre declares emergency snow alert; City offices closed Tuesday and City Commission meeting canceled
In anticipation of the impending blizzard, the City of Pierre has issued an emergency snow alert, ordered City offices closed on Tuesday (Dec. 13, 2022) and canceled the Tuesday night City Commission ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022

Tomorrow's in person public meeting in Kimball for proposed project on SD Highway 34 canceled; Virtual option available
Due to potentially severe winter weather conditions, the South Dakota Department of Transportation has canceled the in-person public meeting at Kimball High School tomorrow (Dec. 13, 2022) has been ca...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022

Two men arrested for daytime burglaries in Pierre yesterday
Two men have been arrested in connection with burglaries yesterday (Dec. 11, 2022) afternoon in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says 24 year old Lane Bendert of Pierre and 20 yea...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022 Lane Bendert and Jayden Knight booking photos Dec. 11, 2022.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office and Jail.

First cohort of Pierre-based DWU Learn & Earn students graduate
Dakota Wesleyan University's Learn & Earn program at Capital City Campus in Pierre held its first-ever graduation ceremony over the weekend (Dec. 10, 2022). Five students received their Associate ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022

Construction of addition to Riggs High School on agenda for Pierre School Board this evening
The Pierre School Board meets at 5:30pm today (Dec. 12, 2022) in the Administration Building board room. Items on their agenda include: District Achievement - Troy Wiebe Leave of Absence Proposal (A) ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2022

Flags at State Capitol to fly at at half-staff today in honor of former state Representative Debra Anderson
Flags will be flown at half-staff at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre today (Dec. 10, 2022) in honor of former state Representative Debra Anderson. Flags will be lowered from sunrise until sun...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Jan. 17 trial date set for Lower Brule man charged with Burglary and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a Lower Brule man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for First Degree Burglary and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. Justice Long, age 29...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2022

Virtual "History Talks" presentation tonight features Mathis murders
The South Dakota State Historical Society's virtual "History Talks" this evening (Dec. 8, 2022) features Noel Hamiel-- veteran journalist and former state legislator-- and his new book, "South Dakota'...
DRG Media Group News Dec 08, 2022





