Category Archives: News Pierre

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.
Pierre City Commission approves temporary medical marijuana ordinance; No decisions will be made until after state establishes medical marijuana rules
The Pierre City Commission has passed a temporary medical marijuana permitting plan. The plan states that the city will neither license nor permit medical cannabis establishments until the Stat...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2021
Stanley County, Pierre City and Hughes County considering temporary medical marijuana ordinances at meetings this evening
The Stanley County Commission and the Pierre City Commission both meet this (Tues.) evening. A special of the Stanley County Commission begins at 5pm. Items on its agenda are: first reading of a Tempo...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2021

SD High School Finals Rodeo bucks out of the chutes today in Fort Pierre
Fort Pierre and the Stanley County Fairgrounds are hosting the 72nd annual South Dakota State High School Finals Rodeo today through Sunday (June 15-20). Finals Rodeo Association board member Marty Ph...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2021

Her Vote. Her Voice. names winners of 'Know Her Story' art and essay contest; Pierre student earns honorable mention
Women everywhere have left their mark on each of our personal histories. They've inspired, encouraged, paved the way forward, and it's time we know their names. As part of the Her Vote. Her Voice. wom...
DRG Media Group News Jun 15, 2021 Her vote. Her voice. 10-12 grade art contest winner Madelynn Holzer, from Summerset (honoring Gov. Kristi Noem).
Image credit Her Vote. Her Voice. organization.
Pierre and Stanley County School Boards to canvass elections, discuss year-end business at meetings this evening
The Pierre and Stanley County school boards both meet this (Mon.) evening. Included on the Pierre School Board agenda are: Middle School Handbook Changes (Final Reading) High School Handbook Changes (...
DRG Media Group News Jun 14, 2021





