Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre sees third gas line break in under 48 hours
A third gas line break in Pierre in about 36 hours was resolved quickly late this morning (Thurs.). Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says a city crew putting in a water line near the in...
DRG Media Group News Jun 03, 2021 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.
Pierre and Mobridge police officers named to state medical marijuana task force
A member of the Pierre Police Department has been chosen to serve on an oversight committee guiding the legalization of medical marijuana in South Dakota. Pierre Police captain Bryan Walz says he and ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 03, 2021

Pierre treats Lake Sharpe to kill curly pondweed
Pierre city parks staff are attacking a pesky weed in Lake Sharpe today (June 2), hoping to eliminate it before it starts to cause trouble. Curly pondweed primarily grows in warm, clear water where su...
DRG Media Group News Jun 02, 2021 Pierre Parks Department staff apply chemical to kill the curly pondweed that grows along the shoreline of Lake Sharpe.
Photo credit City of Pierre.

Another gas line break in Pierre; Situation quickly under control
A second gas line break in Pierre in less than 24 hours resulted in evacuation of the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and the Discovery Center for a short time late this morning (June 2). Pierre Volun...
DRG Media Group News Jun 02, 2021 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group.

Pierre City Commission approves transfer of Malt Beverage and Wine License back to former owner of East Side Bar & Grill
In a bit of a twist, it's out with the new and back to the old for one Pierre business after the City Commission approved the transfer of a Malt Beverage and Wine License during last night's (June 1) ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 02, 2021

Benefit raffle for Cody McKenzie sells 5000+ tickets, raises $30,000
Approximately 5500 tickets were sold for a golf cart raffle benefiting a long-time employee of Harry K Ford in Winner who is fighting cancer. The fundraiser brought in around $30-thousand dollars for ...
DRG Media Group News Jun 02, 2021 Image credit Harry K Ford website screenshot.

No structure damage or injuries in Tuesday afternoon gas leak in Pierre
Traffic along a few blocks of West Pleasant Drive in Pierre was disrupted for about an hour late yesterday afternoon (June 1) after a contractor hit a gas line while doing curb and gutter work. Pierre...
DRG Media Group News Jun 02, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

SDSU Extension to hold first of three Wheat Walks this morning (June 2) east of Pierre
South Dakota State University Extension, in collaboration with South Dakota Wheat, will kick off the 2021 Wheat Walks tour June 2 near Pierre. Each year the program provides an opportunity for produce...
DRG Media Group News Jun 01, 2021 photo-credit-sdsu-college-of-agriculture-food-and-environmental-sciences.

Two men from Pierre, one from Rapid City among those arrested in Pierre over Memorial Day weekend
A 23 year old man from Pierre faces Assault charges after an incident Saturday night (May 29, 2021) in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says officers were called to the 1900 block...
DRG Media Group News Jun 01, 2021 Daniel Puppel, Hughes County Jail booking photo. 053021.

Pierre City Commission to hold public hearing tonight on transfer of East Side Bar & Grill's Malt Beverage and Wine License to East Wind
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (June 1, 2021) at 5:30pm. Among the items on that agenda are: 5:45pm public hearing on transfer of East Side Bar & Grill's Malt Beverage and Wine Lice...
DRG Media Group News Jun 01, 2021 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group





