Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre passes ordinance revisions regarding accessory buildings
The Pierre City Commission has approved (Dec. 9, 2025) updates to the town's planning and zoning ordinances regulating accessory buildings, more commonly called garages. City Planner Emeline Post says...
DRG Media Group News Dec 12, 2025

Charlotte and Asher top list of most popular baby names of 2025 at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre; Lainey and Liam most popular across Avera birthing centers
So far, 6,227 babies have been born at Avera facilities during 2025, with July being the month with the most births. When it comes to popular baby names this year at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierr...
DRG Media Group News Dec 11, 2025

Fort Pierre residential holiday lighting contest entry deadline is Friday
The Fort Pierre Development Corporation is holding a residential holiday lighting contest again this year. Anyone wishing to enter, should send their name, address and phone number to fpdc@fortpierre....
DRG Media Group News Dec 11, 2025 Courtesy image.

Stanley County School Board meets this evening at Cheyenne School building north of Fort Pierre
The Stanley County School Board meets at 6pm CT today (Dec. 10, 2025) at the school district's Cheyenne School located about 50 miles north of Fort Pierre. Among items on the agenda are: Vapes/Vaping ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2025 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Kucera sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in child sex trafficking case; Co-defendant Heron sentenced to 7 years
October 2025: A U.S. District Judge has sentenced a man and a woman, both from Winner, following their convictions on charges of Sex Trafficking of a Child and Production of Child Pornography. 67 year...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2025 Karen Neoh / CC

South Dakota's treatment court program showing success; Kern offers support, encouragement for participants to continue life of sobriety
A recent review of the South Dakota Unified Judicial System's treatment courts program shows good results for the participants. State Supreme Court Justice Janine Kern-- who retired this week (Dec. 8,...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2025 South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine Kern speaks at the Sixth Circuit Drug and DUI Treatment Court Program Graduation in Pierre Nov. 12, 2025.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

South Dakota camping numbers trending lower in 2025, with an exception in the central part of the state
The number of people staying at parks and recreation areas operated by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks was down in October. However, Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff Van...
DRG Media Group News Dec 10, 2025 cookelma / Depositphotos.com

Pierre man faces DUI, speeding, other charges after Monday afternoon traffic stop for going 58 mph in a 35 mph zone
A 23 year old man from Pierre faces charges after being arrested Monday afternoon (Dec. 8, 2025, at about 1:07pm CT) for going 58 mph in a 35 mph speed zone. Information from the Pierre Police Departm...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2025 Courtesy image.

Rodeo Rapid City, Belle Fourche Roundup earn honors from PRCA
Dec. 9, 2025: Rodeo Rapid City, produced by Sutton Rodeo from Onida, has been named (Dec. 3, 2025) the 2025 Large Indoor Rodeo of the Year by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. This is the 7t...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2025 Image courtesy of Sutton Rodeo Facebook page.

Pierre School District superintendent job application period closes Dec. 29; Board expects to announce their choice Jan. 16
Dec. 9, 2025: The application period for the Superintendent's position with the Pierre Public School District closes at the end of the month (Dec. 29, 2025). Pierre School Board President Joan Adam sa...
DRG Media Group News Dec 09, 2025





