Category Archives: News Pierre

Denver Air Connection setting up shop in Pierre
The city commission has approved the lease for a second commercial air carrier to provide service from Pierre to the Denver International Airport. Pierre Regional Airport manager Cameron Howard says i...
DRG Media Group News Jun 24, 2021

Man from Todd County indicted for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
A 26 year old man from Todd County has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child. Conrad Good Voice, Jr. pled not guilty. Federal court documents alleges that betwee...
DRG Media Group News Jun 24, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

SDSU's Dakota Lakes Research Farm to host field day today
South Dakota State University's Dakota Lakes Research Farm east of Pierre will host its annual field day today (June 24) at 3pm. The field day will feature plot tours, highlight research happening on ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 24, 2021 Photo credit SDSU Extension.
Today's 100 degree heat is 15-ish degrees hotter than usual this time of year
Today's high temperature is expected to top 100 degrees in parts of central South Dakota. Weatherology meteorologist Paul Trambley says it's normally in the low to mid 80s this time of year.
DRG Media Group News Jun 23, 2021

Grassland Fire Danger Index expected to be at the "moderate" and "high" levels this afternoon in central South Dakota
The National Weather Service says the Grassland Fire Danger Index will be in the "moderate" category this afternoon (Wed.) west of the Missouri River in parts of central South Dakota, while the danger...
DRG Media Group News Jun 23, 2021 National Weather Service Grassland Fire Danger Index for June 23, 2021.
Image credit NWS.

Welding starts small grass fire yesterday in Fort Pierre
A structure received minor damage from a grass fire in Fort Pierre yesterday (June 22) afternoon. Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief Tye Odden says the call came around 1:30 CT to 1001 Sale Bar...
DRG Media Group News Jun 23, 2021 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group

Heat won't keep kites from flying today at Hilger's Gulch in Pierre
The 10th Annual South Dakota Kite Day is this afternoon (June 23) from 1-4pm CT at Hilger's Gulch in Pierre. Organizer Steve Wegman with the Pierre Elks' Lodge says children ages 17 years old and unde...
DRG Media Group News Jun 23, 2021

Public hearing on proposed vacation rentals ordinance for Fort Pierre to be held July 6
The Fort Pierre City Council will hold a public hearing July 6 on a proposed ordinance governing vacation rentals within city limits. Public works director Rick Hahn says Fort Pierre's current ordinan...
DRG Media Group News Jun 23, 2021 Discount Vacation Rentals Online / CC

More traffic disruptions scheduled to start in Pierre tomorrow (Wed.)
Motorists in Pierre should expect minor traffic disruptions tomorrow (June 23) morning. The intersection of Huron Avenue and Third Street will close to through traffic while it is prepared for new pav...
DRG Media Group News Jun 22, 2021 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre man arrested for 2nd Degree Burglary
A 32 year old man from Pierre is charged with burglary after a breaking into a residence on the 100 block of West Broadway in Pierre. According to the Pierre Police Department, officers were called sh...
DRG Media Group News Jun 22, 2021 Gabe Dubois, Hughes County Jail booking photo. 062121.
Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office.





