Category Archives: News Pierre

Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival starts tomorrow in Pierre
After taking 2020 off, the Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival is back in Pierre-- and it happens tomorrow (June 18) and Saturday. Oahe Days chairwoman Nicole Gordon says once again the activities are b...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2021

It's been a while.....but the Pierre train bridge got another camper
The train bridge in Pierre has added another camper air conditioning unit to its tally of damages-- but the camper's owner may not know it yet. DRG Media Group news and farm director Jody Heemstra was...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre woman facing over a dozen charges after short pursuit last night
A 26 year old woman from Pierre faces several charges after multiple hit-and-run incidents and vehicle pursuit in Pierre late last night (June 16, 2021). According to the Pierre Police Department, off...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2021

Pierre Go Green and Clean campaign picks up 6000+ pounds of garbage
Pierre is now clear of thousands of pounds of debris and trash. That's thanks to the volunteers who participated in this year's Go Green and Clean campaign. Together, approximately 130 volunteers clea...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2021

Kadoka man sentenced for Meth Trafficking
A Kadoka man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance has been sentenced in federal court in South Dakota. 34 year old Timothy Kills In Water must spend 75 months in federal prison...
DRG Media Group News Jun 17, 2021 Best Law

People back to flying out of Pierre Regional Airport; SkyWest and Denver Air Connection to both provide commercial service July 1
The number of people flying out of the Pierre Regional Airport has picked back up after falling to an almost complete stop in the middle of 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. City commissioner and...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.

Segments of Pierre streets to be closed for this weekend's Oahe Days; Intersection of Huron and Prospect closing tomorrow for work on water main
Several streets near Steamboat Park in Pierre will be closed this week to make way for the annual Oahe Days Arts and Music Festival Friday and Saturday (June 18-19). Missouri Avenue, between Robert St...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2021 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre TF Riggs High School to have virtual option this fall, GMMS and elementary schools will not
When the new school year starts (2021-22), Pierre TF Riggs High School students will have the option to take classes online. Principal Kevin Mutchelknaus updated the school board during this week's (J...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2021

Hill competing in South Dakota High School Rodeo Queen Contest, also doing reports for DRG Media Group
Activities and events for the 72nd annual South Dakota State High School Finals Rodeo continue today (June 16) at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre. Along with hearing various DRG Media Gr...
DRG Media Group News Jun 16, 2021

Pierre intersection closure: Huron and Prospect
The intersection of Huron and Prospect Avenues in Pierre will close Thursday (June 17) for water main work. Barring any unforeseen complications, the intersection is expected to reopen by Saturday. Mo...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.





