Category Archives: News Pierre

High demand finds stress point in Pierre electrical system
Pierre had a power outage Monday evening (Aug. 16, 2021) for about an hour. City Utilities director Brad Palmer says the increased demand because of the heat, found a weak spot in the electric system....
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021

River Cities Public Transit receives SD Department of Veterans Affairs Partner of the Year Award for 2021
River Cities Public Transit of Pierre has been named the 2021 South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Partner of the Year. RCPT was recognized at SDDVA's annual benefit conference yesterday (Aug. ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021 Ron Baumgart with River Cities Public Transit in Pierre receives the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs 2021 Partner of the Year from Sec. Greg Whitlock (Aug. 16, 2021).
Photo credit South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Red Flag Warning in effect in central South Dakota and Grassland Fire Danger "very high"
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning until 8pm CT tonight (Aug. 17, 2021) in 10 central South Dakota counties because of gusting winds and low humidity. Counties included in the ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021 National Weather Service Grassland Fire Danger Index for Aug. 17, 2021.
Image credit NWS.

Pierre City Commission tackling cannabis ordinances, rental dwellings and budget requests at tonight's meeting
The Pierre City Commission meeting at 5:30pm today (Aug. 17) at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: 1st readings and setting public hearing dates for zoning ordinances dealing with cannabis ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021

Yesterday's power outage in Pierre not connected to indoor gas leak calls
A power outage yesterday (Aug. 16, 2021) evening in Pierre affected 300-400 utility customers. A city spokesperson says the cause was a bad cable and the situation was not related to the two indoor ga...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021

No damage, no injuries in two indoor gas leaks, one with an explosive level of gas, yesterday in Pierre
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department responded to two indoor gas leak calls late afternoon and early evening yesterday (Aug. 16, 2021). At approximately 4:15pm, the department was dispatched to the 70...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.

Nearly 30 new certified staff join Pierre School District for 2021-22 year
The Pierre School District held its New Teacher In-service Day Friday (Aug. 13, 2021). The district has nearly 30 new instructors for the coming year. See a group photo and read biographies for each o...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021 2021-22 new certified staff for the Pierre School District. Back row: Melinda Frank, Elizabeth Anderson, Jebben Keyes, Daniel Youmans, Cole O’Conner, Sarah Bell, Landon Badger, Courtney Freng, Katie Berg, Miguel Manriquez, Emily Williamson, Katherine Lucas. Middle row: Mindy Miller, Alicia Fabel, Harrison Armstrong, Marjorie Sisco, Kira Swenson, Jean Zakrzewski, Joette Nesladek. Front row: Sierra Wieseler, Rachel Husted, Cody Ryckman, Brenda Freund, Allison, Keller, Emily Wieczorek, Becky Kitts. Not pictured: Jacob Cabalda, Jim McLain, Alexis Terwilliger.
Photo credit Pierre School District.

Pierre Police Department activating school traffic zones lights today
Traffic speed limit zones surrounding all of Pierre's elementary schools are being activated this morning (Aug. 17, 2021). Pierre Police captain Bryan Walz says school doesn't actually start until Thu...
DRG Media Group News Aug 17, 2021 Photo credit Pierre Police Department.

15 chosen for Leadership Pierre Class of 2022
After a competitive selection process, 15 individuals have been selected to be in the Leadership Pierre Class of 2022. This will be the first Leadership Pierre class for Pierre Area Chamber of Commerc...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2021

Lawn sprinkler systems not necessarily an efficient way to water trees, but they may help trees if operated correctly
This summer's drought and stretches of triple digit temperatures are taking their toll on everything from crops and pastures to lawns and trees. Art Smith with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 16, 2021 Pierre city Arbor Board chair Art Smith speaks to the Pierre City Commission at the April 27, 2021, meeting.





