Category Archives: News Pierre

Teenager from Gann Valley identified as person killed in Sunday accident near Fort Thompson
A 17 year old girl from Gann Valley has been identified as the person who died Sunday night (Aug. 1, 2021) in a two-vehicle crash that occurred northeast of Fort Thompson. Preliminary crash inf...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Congressman Johnson to honor veterans, host town hall meeting today in Gettysburg
South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson is in Gettysburg today (Aug. 6, 2021) to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemorative Pinning Ceremony and hold a town hall meeting. The Vietnam Veterans Pinning c...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021

While you're watering, don't forget the mature trees
Because of the drought, many people are diligently watering lawns, gardens and young trees to keep things green and growing. But, Art Smith with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center says establishe...
DRG Media Group News Aug 05, 2021 Robin Zebrowski / CC

Fort Pierre firefighters moved to Green Ridge Fire, still in Washington state
Three members of the Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department have gone west to help fight a wildfire in Washington state. Chief Justin Jones, assistant chief Tye Odden and firefighter Trey Stroup were i...
DRG Media Group News Aug 05, 2021 Green Ridge Fire in Washington State. Pictures from August 3, 2021.
Photo credit Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department.

Kids pedal pull, free wagon rides, activity booths and more among tonight's First Thursday activities in Fort Pierre
First Thursday activities will be held this evening (Aug. 5) from 5:30-8pm at Fischers Lilly Park in Fort Pierre. Activities and informational booths include, but are not limited to: music by The Dirt...
DRG Media Group News Aug 05, 2021

Dewitt takes police on pursuit through Pierre and Fort Pierre, now faces multiple charges
A 32 year old man from Pierre faces multiple charges after stealing a car and taking law enforcement on a pursuit last night (Aug. 3, 2021) through Pierre and Fort Pierre. Information from the Pierre ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 04, 2021 Torin Dewitt booking photo August 4, 2021.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office and Jail.

Fort Pierre getting closer to being back into compliance with federal flood insurance program
Fort Pierre is making progress toward coming into compliance with FEMA regulations for the National Flood Insurance Program. Public works director Rick Hahn told the city council during this week's (A...
DRG Media Group News Aug 04, 2021

People encouraged to take advantage of low fares, more flights and free parking when flying out of Pierre
Over 1900 (1924) people flew out of the Pierre Regional Airport last month (July 2021). Of the total, 581 were on Denver Air Connection flights and 1343 were on SkyWest flights. City commissioner Jami...
DRG Media Group News Aug 04, 2021

Hughes County Commission considering 45mph speed limit on Spring Creek Road
The Hughes County Commission is considering an ordinance that would change the speed limit on about a one mile stretch of Spring Creek Road. Currently, the speed limit is 45mph from Highway 1804 to La...
DRG Media Group News Aug 03, 2021 thederek412 / CC

50+ people, 20+ units put wheat field fire out in about two hours
Nearly 100 acres (97.7) burned when a wheat field caught fire about 5:30pm yesterday north of Pierre near the Hughes County and Sully County line. Pierre Rural Volunteer Fire Department chief Doug Hin...
DRG Media Group News Aug 03, 2021 Chovee / CC





