Category Archives: News Pierre

Fate Dam boat ramp and access road in Lyman County temporarily closed
The boat ramp and trails to popular public hunting and fishing areas in Lyman County are getting a major overhaul. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks says work began yesterday (Sept. ...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2022

Drums added to Pierre's seasoned citizens activity lineup; People asked to register for classes before Monday
Pierre area senior citizens can add drumming to their list of activities this fall. Pierre's Recreation Department is offering Golden Beats as part of its Season Citizens fall recreational programming...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2022 Photo credit City of Pierre.

Pierre street closure: Poplar Avenue
Poplar Avenue in Pierre between Elizabeth Street and Second Street will close to through traffic today (Sept. 29, 2022) for a street repair. The project is expected to be complete by Saturday. Motoris...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2022

Capital Area United Way, partner agencies hold meet-and-greet at State Capitol
State employees and visitors to the South Dakota Capitol rotunda yesterday (Sept. 27, 2022) were treated to refreshments and information about the Capital Area United Way. Executive Director Holly Wad...
DRG Media Group News Sep 28, 2022

Portion of Central Avenue in Pierre closed today for street work
Central Avenue in Pierre between Missouri and Dakota Avenues will close today (Sept. 28, 2022) for street work. The block of Central will remain closed until it is rebuilt and paved. The project is ex...
DRG Media Group News Sep 28, 2022 Courtesy image.

Hughes County work on Beastrom Road expected to take several more weeks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022: The Hughes County Highway Department expects work underway on Beastrom Road (293rd Avenue) will last several more weeks. Motorists are asked to please be patient as there may be de...
DRG Media Group News Sep 28, 2022

Pierre residents Scott and Julia Jones, Stephanie Judson recognized for philanthropy efforts
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022: The South Dakota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has recognized three Pierre residents for their years of philanthropy work. Scott and Julia Jones were sele...
DRG Media Group News Sep 28, 2022

Election signs not allowed in state right-of-way; Still too soon for signs to be up in Fort Pierre or Pierre
The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights-of-way. Director of Operations Craig Smith says...
DRG Media Group News Sep 27, 2022 Sean McMenemy / CC

Hughes County makes cuts, uses some reserve funds to come up with 2023 budget
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022: The Hughes County Commission has come up with a budget for 2023, but it's going to take some reserve funds to make it work. Commissioners were looking at a $4+ million deficit last...
DRG Media Group News Sep 27, 2022 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.
Seasoned Citizens programs, Pierre Swim Team, scoreboard donation on agenda for Pierre City Commission tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Sept. 27, 2022) at 5:30pm at City Hall (2301 Patron Parkway, Suite 1) in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Seasoned Citizens Programs for Fall 2022 Mem...
DRG Media Group News Sep 27, 2022





