Category Archives: News Pierre

Trail of Governors final three statues to be revealed today
Three new bronze statues to be added to the Trail of Governors in Pierre will be unveiled this morning (June 17, 2022) during a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda. The Trail's Foundation Board will...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2022

Oahe Days vendors, entertainment have something for everyone this weekend
The Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival in Pierre starts this afternoon (June 17, 2022) in Steamboat Park. Oahe Days chairwoman Nicole Gordon says things will get going about 3pm. DRG Media Group will b...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2022

Pierre starts mosquito control operations
The City of Pierre has started its summer mosquito control program-- and, weather permitting, that includes spraying for mosquitoes tonight (June 16, 2022) at Steamboat Park ahead of this weekend's Oa...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2022 Ethan Gilk with the Pierre City Parks Department checks a mosquito trap at the City arboretum.
Courtesy photo.

Avera St. Mary's Launch Party tonight kicks off Oahe Days festivities in Pierre
The Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival in Pierre gets underway tonight (June 16, 2022) with the Avera St. Mary's Launch Party in Steamboat Park. Kellie Yackley with the Avera Foundation says this fundr...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2022

Power is back on for most of West Central Electric Coop service area hit by severe storms this week
JUNE 16, 2022: West Central Electric Coop was able to get power back on for nearly all of its customers yesterday (June 15, 2022) after three nights of storms created extensive damage earlier this wee...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2022 Storm damage repair work.
Photos courtesy of West Central Electric Coop's Facebook page.

Saturday's Capital City Farmers Market cancelled due to heat
Because of the anticipated hot weather, the Capital City Farmers Market in Pierre will not be open Saturday (June 18, 2022). It will be open June 25 at 9am at the corner of Sioux Avenue and Coteau Str...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2022

VA clinic in Pierre holding Open House tomorrow afternoon
The Department of Veterans Affairs and STG International, Inc. are holding an Open House at the Pierre VA Clinic tomorrow afternoon (June 16, 2022) from 1-3pm CT. During the Open House, attendees will...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2022 Mark Moz / CC

Lower level of TF Riggs High School partially flooded after weekend storm
The weekend's severe weather left a surprise for Pierre TF Riggs High School staff when they got to work Monday (June 13, 2022) morning. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says there was water in the lowe...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2022 Pierre School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt (Dec. 13, 2021).
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

NWS confirms tornado hit Jones County Sunday night
A National Weather Service survey team has determined a tornado was responsible for storm damage in Jones County Sunday night (June 12, 2022). The EF-1 tornado with winds of 100 miles per hour touched...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2022 Map image credit geology.com website.

SD High School Rodeo Finals start today at Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre
Fort Pierre and the Stanley County Fairgrounds are hosting the 73rd annual South Dakota High School Finals Rodeo today through Sunday (June 14-19, 2022). Fairgrounds Manager Scott Deal says the facili...
DRG Media Group News Jun 14, 2022





