Category Archives: News Pierre

Ricketts proud of helping Fort Pierre grow during his 40+ years on city council
Fort Pierre resident Bob Ricketts has retired from the city council after over 40 years and people gathered to thank him at a reception yesterday (Wed.). Ricketts' family roots run deep in Fort Pierre...
DRG Media Group News Apr 29, 2021 A retirement celebration was held April 28, 2021, to recognize Fort Pierre resident Bob Ricketts' for his 41 years serving on the city council.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre receives national recognition for providing reliable electricity to its customers
Pierre's Electric Department has caught the eye of the American Public Power Association (APPA) for the exceptional electric reliability Pierre provided its customers in 2020. According to data...
DRG Media Group News Apr 29, 2021

Avera still working on "service disruption" from last week; One of 40 companies affected nationwide
Avera Cancer Institute sites are among 40 health systems nationwide impacted by software issues the company that provides services for the healthcare system's linear accelerators. Avera confirmed the ...
DRG Media Group News Apr 28, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre city officials encouraged after meeting with Denver Air representatives last week
Earlier this month, the US Department of Transportation announced it had chosen Denver Air Connection and its subsidiary, Key Lime Airlines, to take over the Essential Air Service contracts for the ai...
DRG Media Group News Apr 28, 2021

Prairie Paradise Farms of Fort Pierre named conservation award winner; Promotes importance of soil health
Prairie Paradise Farms of Fort Pierre has been named as the winner of this year's South Dakota Leopold Conservation Award. The farm is operated by Levi and Crystal Neuharth. Levi says they incorporate...
DRG Media Group News Apr 28, 2021 Image is a screenshot of the Neuharth family in a South Dakota Soil Health Coalition "Profiles in Soil Health" video.

South Dakota Teen Court Association gets donation from state Elks organization
The South Dakota Elks organization has given a $12,000 donation to the South Dakota Teen Court Association. The donation will be used to support Teen Court programs operating in all seven judicial cir...
DRG Media Group News Apr 28, 2021
Work on US Highway 18 near Burke begins tomorrow (April 28)
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin construction work on US Highway 18 between Dallas and Burke tomorrow (April 28). Traffic will be reduced to one lane and guided through the pro...
DRG Media Group News Apr 27, 2021

Man faces DUI, drug and false impersonation charges after Saturday traffic stop in Pierre
A 37 year old man faces multiple charges after a traffic stop early Saturday morning (12:42am CT April 24) in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says Aadam Tiger was stopped for spe...
DRG Media Group News Apr 27, 2021 Courtesy image.

Most Pierre School District employees to get 4% pay increase next year; Classified employees get 5%
Pierre School District employees will get pay raises for the 2021-22 school year. Teachers, administrators and the superintendent will all get a 4% boost and classified employees will see a 5% pay bum...
DRG Media Group News Apr 26, 2021 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held Thursdays at Avera's primary care clinic building in Pierre
Starting this week, there will be weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Avera Medical Group clinic building in Pierre. The walk-in clinics will be held Thursdays (April 29) from 5-6:30pm. Appoint...
DRG Media Group News Apr 26, 2021





