Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre Volunteer Fire Department kicking off Fire Prevention Week with Showcase at Northridge Mall on Sunday
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department is holding a Showcase Sunday (Oct. 3, 2021) from noon-3pm CT in the parking lot of the Northridge Mall. Assistant chief Byron Caauwe says it's a kickoff to Fire Pr...
DRG Media Group News Oct 01, 2021

Beady Pheasant project supplies available tomorrow at Cultural Heritage Center
Tomorrow's (Oct. 2, 2021) Family Fun Saturday Take-to-Make project at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre will feature a beady pheasant. Pipe cleaners and beads are transformed into the South Dakot...
DRG Media Group News Oct 01, 2021 Photo credit South Dakota State Historical Society.

It's not fancy like the Kentucky Derby, but it's fun horse racing this weekend in Fort Pierre
Horse racing is back at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre this weekend (Oct. 2-3, 2021). Track manager Shane Kramme says there'll be over a dozen races between the two days. Kramme says pa...
DRG Media Group News Oct 01, 2021

Kate Mullett, Ashlyn Pitlick named Pierre TF Riggs Fine Arts Performers of the Week
Congratulations to Ashlyn Pitlick and Kate Mullett for being chosen as this week's (Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2021`) Pierre TF Riggs High School Fine Arts Performers of the Week! Ashlynn is a sophomore and sin...
DRG Media Group News Oct 01, 2021 Kate Mullett and Ashlyn Pitlick.
Photo credit Pierre School District.
Population of Stanley, Hughes, Sully and Hyde counties no longer large enough to be one legislative district
The Joint South Dakota Senate and House Legislative Redistricting Committee meets today (Sept. 30, 2021) at 10am CT via electronic conference and in Room 414 of the State Capitol in Pierre. Senator Ma...
DRG Media Group News Sep 30, 2021

COVID not the only ailment filling Pierre hospital
Until further notice, the Avera Medical Group Pierre Clinic is requiring an appointment for all services, including urgent care. Dr. Mikel Holland, President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mar...
DRG Media Group News Sep 30, 2021

Pickup attached to taco truck in catches fire over noon hour
No one was hurt, but a pickup was damaged when a generator started a propane tank on fire this afternoon (Sept. 29, 2021) in Pierre. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Rescue captain Brandon McCarthy sa...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2021

Avera's medical clinic in Pierre back to requiring appointments for all services-- including urgent care
Beginning today (Sept. 29, 2021), all clinic services, including urgent care, will require an appointment. This clinic practice is temporary. "We are seeing an increased number of patients seeking car...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Fort Pierre City Council to discuss State Water Plan Application during special meeting today
The Fort Pierre City Council is holding a special meeting this afternoon (Sept. 29, 2021) at 4:30pm in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive). Council members will discuss the S...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2021

Pierre City Commission delays rental dwelling ordinance discussion to sometime in October
The Pierre City Commission didn't take up the proposed Dwelling Rental Registration & Inspection Program Ordinance at last night's (Sept. 28, 2021) meeting after all. Mayor Steve Harding says he w...
DRG Media Group News Sep 29, 2021





