Category Archives: News Pierre

Stanley County Student Council collects 400 pairs of socks for Missouri Shores
One of the biggest areas of need during the fall and winter months are socks. Many people are surprised to hear that socks are the least-donated clothing items and yet the most in-demand for needy loc...
DRG Media Group News Dec 17, 2021 The Stanley County School Student Council collected donations during "Socktober." The socks have been donated to Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center.
Photo credit Stanley County School District.

South Dakota's airports-- including the Pierre Regional Airport-- receive $16.4 million in funding
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota airport officials are working on their plans to spend an estimated $16.4 million in federal infrastructure funding on improvements. Airport managers can submit their p...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2021 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group

Lake Area Practical Nursing program accepting applications for Fall 2022 Semester at Capital City Campus in Pierre
Capital City Campus in Pierre and Lake Area Technical College in Watertown and are currently accepting applications for admission to the Practical Nursing program for the Fall 2022. The partnership be...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2021

City aims to improve traffic flow with new camera at intersection of Elizabeth and Euclid in Pierre
People who regularly travel through the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Euclid Avenue in Pierre are hopefully encountering a smoother flow of traffic this week. City manager Kristi Honeywell says...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2021 The City of Pierre installed a camera at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Elizabeth Street, with the goal of improving traffic flow.
Photo credit City of Pierre.

Marcie Long and Ryan Olson win basketball tickets from Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area Early Bird Mega Raffle drawing today
Six finalists for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area's December Mega Raffle drawing were picked this morning (Dec. 15, 2021) during the KGFX morning show. Samson Bouchee with the Club says th...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2021

Weather system bringing with it possibility of rain, snow, 40mph+ wind gusts
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory that started at noon and continues through 3am tomorrow morning (Dec. 16, 2021). NWS meteorologist Megan Mulfo...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2021

SkyWest departing next month, leaving Denver Air Connection as the only commercial air company serving the Pierre Regional Airport; Huizenga gives reminders on how to schedule flights from Pierre to Denver....and beyond
SkyWest, flying as United Express, will end its commercial air service at the Pierre Regional Airport early next month (Jan. 3, 2022), but a reduction in the number of flights to Denver isn't the only...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.

Fort Pierre business and residential Christmas lighting contest begins today (Dec. 15, 2021)
Fort Pierre businesses and residents wanting to enter the town's Christmas Lighting contest should have their decorations up by today (Dec. 15, 2021). Fort Pierre Development Corporation office manage...
DRG Media Group News Dec 14, 2021 Brian O'Donovan / CC
Oacoma man sentenced for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
A 32 year old man from Oacoma convicted of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender has received his punishment from a federal court judge. Darrell Bear Robe was sentenced to 12 months and one day in fed...
DRG Media Group News Dec 14, 2021

State organization recognizes Avera St. Mary's Hospital and Clinics, Pierre Community as the December Hometown Healthcare Heroes
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations is launching the Hometown Healthcare Hero campaign, to assist member healthcare facilities with workforce recruitment needs. The campaign is de...
DRG Media Group News Dec 14, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.





