Category Archives: News Pierre

First United Methodist Church in Pierre receives grant to preserve historic stained-glass window
First United Methodist Church in Pierre recently received a matching grant from the South Dakota State Historical Society, as announced by Ted M. Spencer, State Historic Preservation Officer. "...
DRG Media Group News May 15, 2021
Kiwanis awards $6,650 in scholarships to Pierre seniors
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club recently awarded scholarships totaling $6,650 to nine graduating Pierre Riggs High School seniors. Receiving $1,000 Melvin Wall Kiwanis awards were Levi McKinley an...
DRG Media Group News May 15, 2021

Man from New York facing charges after rolling stolen pickup north of Pierre
Charges are pending against a 33 year old man from New York State after a one vehicle accident around 7:45 this morning (May 14, 2021) in the Grey Goose area north of Pierre. Preliminary information f...
DRG Media Group News May 14, 2021
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of a Minor
A 23 year old man from Fort Thompson convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor has been sentenced in US District Court. Dawson Donner must serve 37 months in federal prison, followed by five years of super...
DRG Media Group News May 14, 2021

Pierre School District, Avera holding COVID vaccine clinic for students Monday
The Pierre School District wasted no time in coordinating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students after the US Food and Drug Administration authorized use of the Pfizer vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15 ...
DRG Media Group News May 14, 2021
Woman pleads Guilty in federal court for stealing from Missouri Valley Crisis Center in Chamberlain
A 63 year old woman from Sioux Falls has pled guilty in federal court to a charge of Making a Materially False Statement. Court information says beginning on or about September 2016 until February 201...
DRG Media Group News May 14, 2021

UPDATE: 'Amazing': Pilots, passenger uninjured after midair crash involving one of Key Lime Air's planes
UPDATE: DENVER (AP) - The pilot of an airplane that collided with another midair near Denver requested emergency landing for engine failure, not knowing that his plane was nearly ripped in half. Accor...
DRG Media Group News May 13, 2021

Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department puts out smoldering grain at Dakota Mill and Grain
The Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department was called to Dakota Mill and Grain about mid-morning today (Thurs.). Assistant chief Tye Odden says the smoke was coming out of semi trailer. The Fort Pierre...
DRG Media Group News May 13, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Increase in vehicle, property thefts in Pierre spur reminder to lock vehicles and buildings
The Pierre Police Department is investigating a rash of vehicle and garage thefts happening over the past few weeks. Detective Sgt. Dusty Pelle reminds Pierre residents to lock their vehicles. To repo...
DRG Media Group News May 13, 2021 Courtesy image.

Despite drought conditions, Lake Oahe reservoir higher than usual in April
Dry conditions last month (April) resulted in very low runoff into the upper Missouri River Basin. Mike Swenson with the US Army Corps of Engineers says the level of the Lake Oahe reservoir at Pierre/...
DRG Media Group News May 13, 2021 Photo credit US Army Corps of Engineers.





