Category Archives: News Pierre

Two people from Willmar, MN, face charges in Pierre after taking law enforcement on three separate pursuits Sunday
Two people from Willmar, Minnesota, were arrested in Pierre Sunday (Feb. 20, 2022) after leading law enforcement officers on vehicle and foot pursuits. Police Captain Bryan Walz says an officer respon...
DRG Media Group News Feb 22, 2022 Kaila Voigt and Damian Hoff booking photos Feb. 20, 2022.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office and Jail.

Hughes County Commission to talk salary schedule, bridge inspections, Care of the Poor during meeting this evening
The Hughes County Commission meeting begins at 5:30pm today (Feb. 22, 2022) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Salary Schedule County Bridge Inspections Ca...
DRG Media Group News Feb 22, 2022 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre City Council to discuss TIF, hold public hearing for Tiger's Tap Malt Beverage & SD Farm Wine License during tonight's meeting
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (Feb. 22, 2022) at 5:30pm in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive). Items on their agenda include: Special TIF Presentation by T...
DRG Media Group News Feb 22, 2022

Flight schedule change, pool project and curb and gutter projects all on agenda for Pierre City Commission tonight
The Pierre City Commission meets today (Feb. 22, 2022) at 5:30pm at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: Pierre Airport Flight Schedule Change Request to Bid - Municipal Pool Project Request ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 22, 2022

Fort Pierre man resentenced on meth charge, sentenced on child assault charge
A 34 year old man from Fort Pierre has been sentenced (Feb. 18, 2022) on two separate criminal cases-- one related to methamphetamine use, the other connected to assault against a child. Information f...
DRG Media Group News Feb 21, 2022 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Investigation into vandalism at car dealership and carpet store in Pierre continues; Authorities have no suspects
UPDATE FEBRUARY 18, 2022: The Pierre Police Department continues its investigation into vandalism that happened at Gateway Ford and Country Carpet sometime Wednesday night (Feb. 16, 2022) into Thursda...
DRG Media Group News Feb 18, 2022 Courtesy image.

New service group hosting feminine product drive through Monday; Celebration event being held tomorrow night
A new group in Pierre and Fort Pierre is trying to make the transition from the South Dakota Women's Prison back into civilian life a little bit easier. Magdalene Director of Development Jennie Palmer...
DRG Media Group News Feb 18, 2022

Stanley County Student Council assists South Dakota Peace Officers Association Auxiliary in making Spirit of Six packets
Since 1977, the South Dakota Peace Officers Association Auxiliary has recognized a cheer team for their outstanding leadership during Girls' and Boys' State Basketball tournament play. The Stanley Cou...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2022 Stanley County Student Council students Mattie Duffy, Tatum Scott, Taylee Stroup, Keira Briggs and Cadence Hand assembling the Spirit of Six awards.
Photo credit Stanley County School District.
Phone service restored to State Capitol, Pierre Police Department, other businesses
UPDATE FEBRUARY 17, 2022: Phone service has been restored to buildings in Pierre that had been dealing with a service outage for a couple hours. FEBRUARY 17, 2022: Parts of Pierre are encounter...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2022
Pierre man sentenced on firearm charge
A federal judge has determined the punishment for a 39 year old man from Pierre convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. Michael Lewis was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison,...
DRG Media Group News Feb 17, 2022





