Category Archives: News Pierre

Part of S. Grant Avenue in Pierre closed for water main repairs
Water service has been temporarily disrupted today (Nov. 12, 2025) for homes located on S. Grant Avenue between between Humboldt Street and Irwin Street in Pierre. The affected section of S. Grant Ave...
DRG Media Group News Nov 12, 2025

Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad upgrade project to increase train speed and operating efficiency between Fort Pierre and Rapid City nears completion
Trains traveling on the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad (RCPE) track from Fort Pierre to Rapid City will soon have the option of going faster thanks to upgrades made to that stretch of the r...
DRG Media Group News Nov 12, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (Nov. 12, 2025) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Oath of Office - Police Chief Dusty Pelle Special Event Temporary Alcohol...
DRG Media Group News Nov 12, 2025 Photo credit to DRG Media Group.

Home destroyed, but no major injuries after trailer house fire Monday afternoon in Pierre
Two adults were displaced from their home-- one of which was treated for smoke inhalation-- but no serious injuries were reported following a trailer house fire in Pierre about mid-afternoon on Monday...
DRG Media Group News Nov 11, 2025 Photo courtesy of the Pierre Volunteer Fire Department.

Pierre students learn about importance of Veterans Day as they prepare for programs being held today
Rather than having the day off for Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2025), the Pierre School District is in session and hosts patriotic programs throughout the different school buildings. Pierre Supt. Dr. Kelly...
DRG Media Group News Nov 11, 2025 Hall of Flags in the World War Memorial Building in Pierre.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Flags Across the Bridge for Veterans Day
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Exchange Club is displaying the US and South Dakota flags across the Missouri River Bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre today (Nov. 11, 2025) in observance of Veterans Day. Sh...
DRG Media Group News Nov 11, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Veterans Day program this afternoon at Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre
A Veterans Day program will also be held Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 11, 2025) at the Stanley County School District's Parkview Auditorium in Fort Pierre. The program starts at 2:30pm CT. The public is we...
DRG Media Group News Nov 11, 2025

Veterans Day program in Pierre begins at 11am at T.F. Riggs High School
A Veterans Day program will be held Tuesday morning (Nov. 11, 2025) at T.F. Riggs High School in Pierre. The ceremony starts at 11am. The public is welcome to attend.
DRG Media Group News Nov 11, 2025

Pierre man charged in connection with vehicle found abandoned along 4th Street Friday morning
A 20 year old man from Pierre faces charges after the vehicle he was driving became stuck along 4th Street in Pierre early Friday morning (Nov. 7, 2025, at 4:13am). Information from the Police Departm...
DRG Media Group News Nov 10, 2025 Courtesy image.

Pierre School Board meets today
The Pierre School Board meets today (Nov. 10, 2025) at 5:30pm in the Administration Building board room. Items on their agenda include: District Achievement - Troy Wiebe ESL Update - Missy Slaathaug B...
DRG Media Group News Nov 10, 2025 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.





