Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre/Fort Pierre area Game, Fish and Parks employees recognized for extra efforts, dedicated service
The staff of state parks in District 12 was honored with a teamwork award at the South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation's annual meeting held virtually in December. The award was presented to t...
DRG Media Group News Feb 14, 2021 South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks’ Division of Parks and Recreation recognized Pierre area staff with a Teamwork Award. Pictured (back l-r) Ross Hatheway, Pat Buscher, Jason Hamil. (Front l-r) Brandon Brake, Aric Bethke, Eric Richter, and Drew Leif.
Photo credit GFP.

Seiner resigns as CEO of Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce
Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Jamie Seiner has resigned, effective Feb. 26, 2021. "It was my fortune to meet so many of you, work alongside an incredibly talented and passionate team, and lead a...
DRG Media Group News Feb 13, 2021

Avera St. Mary's Hospital leading effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccine in Hughes, Stanley, Sully and Jones counties
Avera is one of the five medical providers in South Dakota tasked with distributing the COVID-19 vaccine to specified areas in the state. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medical Officer o...
DRG Media Group News Feb 11, 2021 Image credit South Dakota Department of Health website.

Pierre utility customers can now pay their bill using the free My Civic Utilities app
The City of Pierre now has a free app utility customers can use to pay their bill. City Finance Director Twila Hight says the "My Civic Utilities" app also allows customers to access their utility his...
DRG Media Group News Feb 11, 2021
Capital Area United Way and Delta Dental Mobile Program provide dental care to 52 local children
A healthy smile allows children to exude confidence, while a pain free mouth also ensures they are able to focus on learning instead of discomfort. In an effort to continue supporting community member...
DRG Media Group News Feb 10, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine administration going well at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre
The head of Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre says vaccinating eligible people for COVID-19 is going well. President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mikel Holland says they've been administering the v...
DRG Media Group News Feb 10, 2021 First Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive in Pierre.
Photo credit Avera Medical Group Pierre.

Proposed 2021 street improvement plan for Pierre to cover over 50 city blocks
The City of Pierre will partner with contractors this year for an ambitious construction season. At Tuesday night's (Feb. 9) meeting, the Commission approved the request to bid the street paving proje...
DRG Media Group News Feb 10, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.

Michelle Barrett wins Touching Hearts Raffle weekly drawing
Michelle Barrett won the weekly prize for The Right Turn's Touching Hearts 50/50 fundraising raffle yesterday (Feb. 9). She drew the seven of hearts and received $50. There were 42 cards remaining in ...
DRG Media Group News Feb 10, 2021 Photo credit The Right Turn.

Pierre School District COVID-19 case numbers are down, but people need to continue following recommended safety protocols
This week's COVID-19 case number update from the Pierre School District shows there are three students and two staff members who have tested positive. Two of the positive students attend TF Riggs High...
DRG Media Group News Feb 09, 2021 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Victims of Edgewater Apartment Building fire in need of business attire invited to look through items in Zonta Closet
Members of a Pierre/Fort Pierre service group are offering victims of last month's fire that destroyed one of the Edgewater Apartment Buildings in Pierre the opportunity to look through their collecti...
DRG Media Group News Feb 09, 2021





