Category Archives: News Pierre

State Capitol goes purple Sunday to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer
South Dakota's State Capitol turns purple Sunday (Nov. 1) to honor those who have died from, as well as those who have survived, pancreatic cancer. The seventh annual Light the Capitol Purple for Panc...
DRG Media Group News Oct 29, 2020

Another 900+ COVID-19 cases reported today in South Dakota; Avera St. Mary's Hospital caring for 10 people with COVID
Today's (Oct. 29, 2020) update from the South Dakota Department of Health showed 918 new confirmed cases and 82 new probable cases of COVID-19 in the state since yesterday. In South Dakota: 12,462 cur...
DRG Media Group News Oct 29, 2020

Nov. 7, 2020, Casey Tibbs Foundation Tribute Dinner to honor more of South Dakota's rodeo greats
The 31st Annual Casey Tibbs Foundation Tribute Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 and tickets are still available. The Tribute Dinner is an opportunity for friends and families in the ranching and r...
DRG Media Group News Oct 29, 2020 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre School District making changes to COVID-19 Response Plan; TF Riggs going back to all in-person classes next week
The Pierre School District is updating it's COVID-19 response plan, with changes going into effect next week (Nov. 2, 2020). Changes at T.F. Riggs High School and Georgia Morse Middle School: T.F. Rig...
DRG Media Group News Oct 28, 2020 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

Duffy arrested on warrants this afternoon in front of Dakota Radio Group office building in Pierre
A 28 year old man from Pierre was apprehended by local fugitive task force members approximately 3:30 this afternoon (Oct. 27, 2020) in Pierre. Hughes County Sheriff Darin Johnson says Ryan Duffy ran ...
DRG Media Group News Oct 27, 2020 Photo credit Dakota Radio Group. Image may not be used without consent from DRG.

Making the most of every dollar a shared goal among Hughes County Commission candidates
Three candidates are on the Nov. 3 ballot for two open positions on the Hughes County Commission. Candidates are Tom Rounds, Vicky Wilkey and Randy Brown. During a candidate forum hosted by the League...
DRG Media Group News Oct 27, 2020 Image credit Hughes County South Dakota website screenshot.

Pierre and Fort Pierre residents reminded boats, campers and RVs cannot be parked on public roadways through the winter
Pierre residents must have all trailers, campers and boats moved off of city streets by November 2, 2020. The Pierre Police Department will begin by issuing warning notices to any such vehicles parked...
DRG Media Group News Oct 27, 2020

Pierre School District reporting 14 active COVID-19 cases among students and staff
Yesterday's (Oct. 26) COVID-19 case update from the Pierre School District shows six active cases among students and eight active cases in staff in the district. The Pierre School District updates its...
DRG Media Group News Oct 27, 2020 Screenshot image credit Pierre School District Oct. 26, 2020.

UPDATE: Change in dates for Grey Goose Halloween display north of Pierre
***NOTE CHANGE IN DATES FOR 2020*** The Grey Goose Road Halloween display (19988 Grey Goose Road) north of Pierre will be open fewer days this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there will sti...
DRG Media Group News Oct 26, 2020

Michelle Weiss named Pierre Fine Arts Performer of the Week
Congratulations to Michelle Weiss (Band) for being chosen as Pierre Fine Arts Performer of the Week. Here is her nomination: Michelle has been battling an injury since last year that sometimes flares ...
DRG Media Group News Oct 26, 2020





