Category Archives: News Pierre

Storms tonight will bring much needed rain, could also bring severe weather
There's a chance for 1-2 inches-plus of rain to fall from tonight (Sept. 1, 2021) through tomorrow in much of central South Dakota. Weatherology meteorologist Jennifer Wojcicki says some of the scatte...
DRG Media Group News Sep 01, 2021 Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon into this evening across central South Dakota, and they may become strong to severe as they track to the northeast. Thunderstorms will continue through the overnight, gradually shifting east with a slow-moving system, though the severe potential will diminish.
Infographic credit National Weather Service Sept. 1, 2021, at 5am CT.

Fuentas facing multiple charges after short chase yesterday morning in Pierre
A 41 year old woman from Pierre is charged with multiple violations after a short chase about 10am yesterday morning (Aug. 31, 2021) in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says an of...
DRG Media Group News Sep 01, 2021 Courtesy image.

Gettysburg man sentenced on firearm charge
A Gettysburg man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person was sentenced in U.S. District Court. 39 year old Jamie Holzwarth must spend 30 months in federal prison, followed by three...
DRG Media Group News Sep 01, 2021 Bill Oxford / Unsplash

Xzaylin Henderson named Pierre TF Riggs High School Fine Arts Performer of the Week
The Pierre TF Riggs High School Performer/Fine Arts Student of the Week (Aug. 31, 2021) is Xzaylin Henderson. Below is his nomination: Xzaylin has grown into a leader in his section in choirs, as well...
DRG Media Group News Sep 01, 2021 Pierre TF Riggs High School Performer/Fine Arts Student of the Week (Aug. 31, 2021) Xzaylin Henderson.
Photo credit Pierre School District.

SDDC Water Festival receives gift from Central Plains Water Development District
The South Dakota Discovery Center has received a $1500 donation from the Central Plains Water Development District of the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems in support of the SDDC's Centr...
DRG Media Group News Sep 01, 2021 SD Discovery Center’s Kristine Heinen and Rhea Waldman receive a check (Aug. 2021) from Central Plains Water Development District’s Lynette Eckert in support of water festival events.
Photo credit SDDC.

Pierre finishing up street maintenance projects; Major roadwork will continue into the fall
The Pierre street department is wrapping up its maintenance projects for the season. Jeff Runyan, construction and operations manager, estimates the street department resurfaced about 140 blocks this ...
DRG Media Group News Aug 31, 2021

SD Urban Indian Health Pierre Clinic offering after-hours COVID vaccines tomorrow and Thursday
Tomorrow and Thursday (Sept. 1-2), the South Dakota Urban Indian Health clinic in Pierre (1714 Abbey Road) will be open extended hours-- from 5-8pm CT-- to offer free, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 v...
DRG Media Group News Aug 31, 2021
Woman sentenced to probation, community service and ordered to pay restitution after mismanagement at Chamberlain crisis center
A 64 year old woman from Sioux Falls has been sentenced in federal court for Making a Materially False Statement. Tami Haug-Davis was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $15,000 to the Missour...
DRG Media Group News Aug 31, 2021

Pierre City Commission holding public hearings on marijuana zoning ordinances during tonight's meeting
The Pierre City Commission meets at 5:30pm today (Aug. 31) at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: 5:30pm joint public hearing with the Hughes County Commission for a zoning ordinance dealing...
DRG Media Group News Aug 31, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.
Chamberlain, McIntosh schools receive Civics and History Initiative pilot grants; second round of applications open
The first round of recipients of Civics and History Initiative pilot grants have been announced. Funded projects highlight the sacrifices of WWII veterans, implement the We The People program, and exp...
DRG Media Group News Aug 30, 2021





