Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre's Huber received Distinguished Service Award at SDSMA Annual Conference
A physician from Pierre has been given the South Dakota State Medical Association's Distinguished Service Award. Doctor Tom Huber was recognized for his outstanding service to the medical profession i...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2022 Courtesy photo.

Weekend storms cause damage, flash flooding concerns in central and western South Dakota
A flash flood warning is in effect in the Pierre and Fort Pierre area until 9:45 this morning (June 13, 2022) after a powerful storm system moved through western and central South Dakota last night an...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2022

Pierre street closure: Lincoln Avenue
Weather pending, a small portion of Lincoln Avenue in Pierre will close today (June 13, 2022). The City Street Department will rebuild a small portion of the street just south of Fourth Street. Access...
DRG Media Group News Jun 13, 2022 Courtesy image.

Capital Area United Way provides enrollment opportunity for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
The Capital Area United Way invites parents of children under the age of five to enroll their kids in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a book gifting program. The program is free to all enrollees a...
DRG Media Group News Jun 11, 2022 Image courtesy of Capital Area United Way.

North Bend Wind Farm takes steps forward this week with approvals from Hughes County Commission and Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Hughes County Commission has approved an agreement with a developer for a haul road for its proposed wind farm that will be located in western Hyde and eastern Hughes counties. Hughes County Manag...
DRG Media Group News Jun 10, 2022 Rob Faulkner / CC

Passenger numbers keep climbing at Pierre Regional Airport
Nearly 1500 people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month (May 2022). City commissioner Jamie Huizenga says so far total numbers are are well ahead of last year. As an Essential Air Servic...
DRG Media Group News Jun 10, 2022

Law enforcement to motorists: Keep eyes open at crosswalks
The gradual spike in pedestrian fatalities in the US has prompted pleas from law enforcement for drivers to be more aware of their surroundings on the road. Highway Patrol Captain Robert Whisler says ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 10, 2022 Jeremy Keith / CC
Oahe Visitor Center now open summer hours
The Oahe Visitor Center at Pierre/Fort Pierre is now open according to its summer schedule. It will be open Monday-Saturday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm CT. Summer hours are in effect through Labor Day w...
DRG Media Group News Jun 09, 2022

Oahe Project resumes Powerhouse tours
The Oahe Dam Project at Pierre/Fort Pierre is once again offering tours of the Oahe Powerhouse. Public walk-in tours will be available Wednesdays through Saturdays at 1pm CT, from now through Sept. 5,...
DRG Media Group News Jun 09, 2022

Hour-long stand-off in Pierre yesterday ends peacefully
Charges may be pending against an individual who held Pierre Police officers at bay for about an hour yesterday (June 8, 2022). Captain Bryan Walz says officers responded to a 911 call in the 200 bloc...
DRG Media Group News Jun 09, 2022 Courtesy image.





