Category Archives: News Pierre
Oahe Days dunk tank raises $1000+ for YMCA
During last weekend's (July 18, 2022) Oahe Days activities in Pierre, the Oahe Family YMCA and DRG Media Group teamed up to cool folks off and raise money for the YMCA. Executive Director Aaron Fabel ...
Jun 24, 2022 Pierre Mayor Steve Harding took a turn in the dunk tank during the Oahe Days fundraiser. $1035 was raised for the Oahe Family YMCA.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Capital Area United Way initiates search for new Executive Director
The Capital Area United Way is looking for a new executive director to lead the organization into its next phase. MaxStrat of Pierre, which has held that job for 2 years, has resigned effective Aug. 1...
Jun 24, 2022
Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation and Youth Philanthropy Fund distribute over $39,000
The Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation and Youth Philanthropy Fund together distributed $39,410 in grants to 16 community organizations this year. The two endowed funds have granted over $51...
Jun 23, 2022 The Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation (PFPCF) and Youth Philanthropy Fund distributed nearly $40,000 in grants to 16 local nonprofit causes. Pictured are the 2022 grant recipients and PFPCF advisory council members. The PFPCF has distributed nearly $515,000 to local nonprofit causes since inception in 1997.
Courtesy photo.
Independent Study HuntSAFE class being held Saturday at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Shooting Range
A HuntSAFE class Independent Study Field Day will be held Saturday (June 25, 2022) at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Shooting Range north of Fort Pierre. It'll be held from 8-11am CT. This Field ...
Jun 23, 2022
State Republican Nominating Convention begins today; Provides opportunity to reflect on candidate values
The South Dakota Republican Party's annual nominating convention starts today (June 23, 2022) in Watertown. The gathering comes two days after the Senate wrapped up the impeachment trial of the man GO...
Jun 23, 2022
Smokey smell in Pierre and Fort Pierre coming from smoldering pile of..... manure
If you've noticed the lingering scent of smoke the past few weeks in Fort Pierre and Pierre, it's coming from a smoldering pile of manure just outside of the Fort Pierre city limits. The pile is locat...
Jun 22, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Breitling: Ravnsborg impeachment was "right for the State of South Dakota"
The South Dakota Senate approved two articles of impeachment against Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg after a day-long session yesterday (June 21, 2022) at the state Capitol in Pierre. The vote was 24...
Jun 22, 2022 South Dakota state senators listen to testimony during the impeachment trial of state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg June 21, 2022.
Fort Pierre firefighters able to protect surrounding homes while fighting early morning blaze yesterday
The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire around 2 o'clock yesterday morning (June 21, 2022). Assistant Chief Tye Odden says it was in the 300 block of Jamieson Drive, in...
Jun 22, 2022 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group
Monday night barn fire in Grey Goose area destroys equipment
Shortly after the severe storm moved through the Pierre and Fort Pierre area Monday night (June 20, 2022), emergency responders were called to a fire in the Grey Goose area. Pierre Rural Volunteer Fir...
Jun 22, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Pierre updates property maintenance violation fees; Still hoping for voluntary compliance
The Pierre City Commission has approved increased fees for violations of the town's property maintenance code. Those who are warned, yet remain in violation of property maintenance code, will now be i...
Jun 21, 2022
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