Category Archives: News Pierre

Drought stressed trees may be losing leaves or twigs; Lawn sprinklers don't count as watering trees
Mature trees provide shade and relief from the heat on a hot summer day, but those trees may need some relief themselves. Art Smith with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center says drought stressed t...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021 steve p2008 / CC

Family Fun Saturday "Measuring SD" program tomorrow at Capitol Lake Visitors Center
The South Dakota State Historical Society Museum will hold this month's Family Fun Saturday event tomorrow (Aug. 7) from 10am-2pm (9am-1pm MDT), but it won't be at the Cultural Heritage Center. This m...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021 A Gunter’s chain is on exhibit in the museum at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.
(Photo courtesy South Dakota State Historical Society)

Capital City Farmers' Market holding special chef event tomorrow morning
The Capital City Farmers' Market in Pierre is celebrating National Farmers Market Week (Aug. 1-7) with a special chef event tomorrow (Sat.). Chef Uriah from Drifters Bar & Grille in Fort Pierre wi...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021

HuntSAFE class for Pierre and Fort Pierre area starts Monday night
A HuntSAFE class will be held Aug. 9, 10 and 12 from 6-8:30pm at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse in southeast Pierre. Class will be held Aug. 14 at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area Shooting Range...
DRG Media Group News Aug 06, 2021 California Department of Fish and Wildlife / CC

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.





