Category Archives: News Pierre

Jodi Owen wins monthly Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area Mega Raffle prize
The three finalists for the March drawing for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area Mega Raffle were picked this (Wed.) morning during the KGFX morning show. Finalists are Nick and Chelsey Renem...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2021

St. Patrick's Day parade returns to Pierre after pandemic forced cancelation of 2020 event
After taking last year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade will be held in Pierre today (March 17). Pierre-Fort Pierre Irish Club member Kevin Mershiem says parad...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2021
Pierre man convicted of Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence
A Hughes County jury has found a 36 year old man from Pierre guilty of Aggravated Assault/Domestic Violence. David Timmons' trial concluded Friday (March 12, 2021). State's Attorney Jessica LaMie says...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2021

Pierre proposes updated building code, code violation changes
At last night's (Tues.) meeting, the Pierre City Commission heard two separate proposals to change city ordinance. The first was a request to update the city's building code; the second adds fines to ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 17, 2021

Fort Pierre shows appreciation through COVID-19 Response Proclamation
The Fort Pierre City Council has used a COVID-19 Response Proclamation to thank town residents, businesses and organizations for their efforts this past year dealing with the pandemic. Mayor Gloria Ha...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2021

Pierre man arrested after tip leads to location of stolen vehicle
A 43 year old man from Pierre faces Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Driving with a Suspended License charges after a traffic stop shortly before 11:30 last night (Mon.). Information from the Pierre...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2021 Courtesy image.

Minimal damage to Pierre restaurant after Monday evening fire
A Pierre restaurant sustained minimal damage after a fire in a kitchen exhaust hood yesterday (Mon.) evening. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says when firefighters arrived at the Chin...
DRG Media Group News Mar 16, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Final Week of Session-- District 24 Rep. Mike Weisgram SD Legislative Session update
Final Week of Session by District 24 Rep. Mike Weisgram. The last week of legislative session was somewhat disjointed with session convening in the mornings before immediately recessing for budget-rel...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2021
Hughes County Commission, Fort Pierre City Council meet tonight
The Hughes County Commission and the Fort Pierre City Council each meet this (Mon.) evening. The Hughes County Commission meeting begins at 5:30pm at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the ...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2021

Long time Corson County sheriff retires; Pierre native takes over
After 30 years of service, Corson County Sheriff Keith Gall retired Friday (March 12, 2021). County commissioners appointed Deputy Alan Dale to take over as Sheriff effective Saturday (March 13). Dale...
DRG Media Group News Mar 15, 2021 Photo credit Corson County Sheriff's Office.





