Category Archives: News Pierre

Wintry weather without the wind
A winter weather advisory for parts of central and eastern South Dakota goes into effect at 3am tomorrow. Weatherology meteorologist Megan Mulford tells us what's going on.
DRG Media Group News Jan 22, 2021 Image credit National Weather Service website screenshot.

Pierre Volunteer Fire Department gets new Engine #1
The Pierre Volunteer Fire Department got a new addition to its fleet of trucks this week. The 2020 Freightliner is capable of holding 1,000 gallons of water and has a pump capable of shooting 1,500 ga...
DRG Media Group News Jan 22, 2021 Photo credit City of Pierre.

Pierre Players canceling ‘A Little Piece of Heaven’
Pierre Players Community Theatre regretfully announces that it is canceling its next production "A Little Piece of Heaven," which was scheduled for Feb. 26-28 and March 4-6, 2021. Due to concerns with...
DRG Media Group News Jan 22, 2021

Pierre woman recognized by South Dakota Tourism Industry for outstanding hospitality and customer service
A woman from Onida has been recognized by South Dakota's tourism industry for her hospitality and customer service. Four Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality & Customer Service Award are given ...
DRG Media Group News Jan 21, 2021 Photo credit South Dakota Tourism Department.

First distribution of donated funds being given to Edgewater apartment fire victims
The Oahe Federal Credit Union has begun distributing the money that's been donated to people who lost their home when one of the Edgewater Apartment Buildings in Pierre burned down last week (Jan. 14)...
DRG Media Group News Jan 21, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre removes trees causing erosion and underground utility damage; Wood available to the public for the taking starting Friday
Pierre residents looking for large chunks of wood to cut down into useful pieces have the opportunity to get some, for free, starting tomorrow (Jan. 22). Finance officer Twila Hight says beginning at ...
DRG Media Group News Jan 21, 2021 Image credit City of Pierre.

Casey Tibbs Match of Champions to be held June 5
The 2021 Casey Tibbs Match of Champions will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Fort Pierre. The PRCA sanctioned Saddle Bronc Riding event brings the nation's top cowboys and the best stock in the Midw...
DRG Media Group News Jan 20, 2021 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Brad Schultz wins Boys & Girls Club monthly mega raffle drawing
The three finalists for the January 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 Brad Schultz, Tom Dr...
DRG Media Group News Jan 20, 2021

Pierre man arrested, charged with burglary and setting two fires
A 31 year old man from Pierre faces felony charges related to fires and a burglary this month. At approximately 3:30 this morning (Jan. 20, 2021), Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says ...
DRG Media Group News Jan 20, 2021 Photo credit Hughes County Sheriff's Office.

Holly Buffalo wins weekly Touching Hearts raffle prize for 2nd week in a row
With the eighth week of the Right Turn's Touching Hearts 50/50 fundraising raffle, Holly Buffalo won the weekly drawing. The card drawn was the seven of spades and Holly received $50. There were 45 ca...
DRG Media Group News Jan 20, 2021 Photo credit The Right Turn.





