Category Archives: News Pierre

Men from Pierre, Fort Thompson and Mitchell face charges after traffic stop last night in Pierre
Men from Pierre, Fort Thompson and Mitchell were arrested and face charges after a traffic stop in Pierre around 8pm yesterday (Dec. 16, 2020). Information from the Pierre Police Department says a tra...
DRG Media Group News Dec 17, 2020 Courtesy image.

Tour of Homes fundraiser for Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre goes virtual
The annual Tour of Homes fundraising event for the Pat Duffy Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre has changed to a virtual tour this year. From December 17-25, the Lee Real Estate Facebook p...
DRG Media Group News Dec 17, 2020 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Gary Grittner wins 2021 early bird Boys & Girls Club of the Capitol Area Mega Raffle prize
The three finalists for the 2021 early bird drawing for the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area Mega Raffle were picked this (Wed.) morning during the KGFX morning show. Mega Raffle organizer Mary...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2020
April Stromer wins weekly Touching Hearts raffle prize
April Stromer won the third weekly drawing of the Right Turn's Touching Hearts 50/50 fundraising raffle. Stromer drew the 2 of Clubs yesterday (Dec. 15) and received $50. The fundraiser continues with...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2020

Avera medical facilities in Pierre, Gettysburg likely to see COVID-19 vaccine arrive next week
It'll likely be next week (Dec. 21-25, 2020) before the COVID-19 vaccine is available to designated Phase 1 workers at the Avera facilities in Pierre. Dr. Mikel Holland is the President and Chief Medi...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2020

Pierre receives $100,000 for new water treatment plant from Central Plains Water Development District
The Central Plains Water Development District has granted the City of Pierre $100,000 to use toward engineering costs and inspection fees for the town's new drinking water treatment facility. CPWDD ma...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2020 Engineer's image, not actual facility

Rawlins Library in Pierre to start new hours in 2021
Beginning Jan. 2, the Rawlins Municipal Library will open its doors a little more. The Library is adjusting its weekday schedule and adding to its weekend hours. According to Library Director Robin Sc...
DRG Media Group News Dec 16, 2020

Suspect in rural Hughes County shooting identified; Faces Aggravated Assault, Reckless Discharge of a Firearm, other charges
A handful of charges have been filed against the 19 year old suspect in an early morning shooting yesterday (5:45am Dec. 14, 2020) in rural Hughes County. Information from the Hughes County Sheriff's ...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2020

Hughes County to hold public hearing next week on proposed right-of-way ordinance change
The Hughes County Commission is considering a new ordinance to protect county road rights-of-way and will hold a public hearing on the subject at their meeting next week (Dec. 21). The proposed ordina...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2020 Image credit Hughes County South Dakota website screenshot.

Two weeks after Thanksgiving, Pierre School District showing 13 active COVID-19 cases
Yesterday's (Dec. 14) COVID-19 case update from the Pierre School District shows 12 active cases among students and one active case in staff in the district. Updated: December 14, 2020 Current Level o...
DRG Media Group News Dec 15, 2020





