Category Archives: News Pierre

Crow Creek tribal school teacher to team with OfficialToken for cryptocurrency student donation
When Catherine Schmidt was searching for something she could use to demonstrate her appreciation for her students as well as providing a learning experience in finances, the Social Studies teacher did...
DRG Media Group News Jul 19, 2021

Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation begins 1st ever fundraising campaign
The Pierre/Fort Pierre Community Foundation has been challenged by a local philanthropist to raise $50,000 by the end of 2021. President Becky Burke says the Foundation was established just over 20 ye...
DRG Media Group News Jul 19, 2021

Enjoy "Little Wings on the Prairie" tomorrow at Oahe Downstream Recreation Area
Oahe Downstream Recreation Area north of Fort Pierre is hosting the 7th Annual "Little Wings on the Prairie" Butterfly Festival tomorrow (July 17) from 9am-noon CDT. The event will be held at the Oahe...
DRG Media Group News Jul 16, 2021 Image credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

Fort Pierre flood plain violations believed to be in residential areas
Fort Pierre has until mid-October (Oct. 14, 2021) to either remediate all violations or prepare a compliance plan approved by FEMA or the town will be placed on probationary status by the National Flo...
DRG Media Group News Jul 16, 2021

Pierre: Grant Acceptance, TIF Closure, Water Main Extension, B Street Completion
At this week's meeting (July 13, 2021), the Pierre City Commission approved items that will bring new resources to Rawlins Municipal Library, finish two city projects and move another project a step f...
DRG Media Group News Jul 16, 2021 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Rissler, Bartling named to Game, Fish & Parks Commission
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will appoint Stephanie Rissler and Julie Bartling to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Commission. Rissler worked in tv and radio from 1989 until last ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 16, 2021

Fort Pierre, Pierre, Eagle Butte groups among recipients sharing $1.45 million from the South Dakota Arts Council
The South Dakota Arts Council will provide support for grants and special arts initiatives totaling $1.45 million in fiscal year 2022. "The arts make our South Dakota communities better, and we're thr...
DRG Media Group News Jul 16, 2021

Parmelee man indicted for Assaulting a Federal Officer
A 33 year old man from Parmelee has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Assaulting, Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer. Odell Good Shield pled not guilty. The Indictment alleges that on Ma...
DRG Media Group News Jul 15, 2021 Bill Oxford / Unsplash

Oahe Family YMCA celebrates 50 years of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
This week, the Oahe Family YMCA is celebrating 50 years of service in the Pierre and Fort Pierre communities. 9 year old Jacob Reiss comes to the Y during the school year and during the summer. The Oa...
DRG Media Group News Jul 15, 2021 Oahe Family YMCA celebrates 50th anniversary.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Oahe Family YMCA in Pierre holding open house activities today (July 14) to celebrate 50th anniversary
The Oahe Family YMCA in Pierre is celebrating 50 years in operation with a variety of activities today (July 14). Oahe Family YMCA executive director Aaron Fabel says the fun starts at 4pm. Find more ...
DRG Media Group News Jul 14, 2021 Image credit Oahe Family YMCA website.





