Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee hosting candidate forum
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee will hold a candidate forum Monday (April 27, 2026), beginning at 6pm CT at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre. The for...
Scott Colombe Apr 24, 2026

SDDOT Reminder: Election Signs Not Allowed in State Right of Way
PIERRE, S.D. -The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) reminds the public that political campaign and ballot-issue signs cannot be placed on state highway rights of way. "This time of yea...
Scott Colombe Apr 23, 2026

Stanley County Emergency Management Thanks Local Partners and Announces Efforts to Strengthen Community Preparedness
(Ft. Pierre) Stanley County Emergency Management extends its sincere appreciation to the Stanley County Commissioners for their continued support in establishing and advancing the county's renewed Eme...
Scott Colombe Apr 23, 2026

Intersection of Highland Avenue and Wynoka Street Scheduled to Reopen in Pierre; More construction updates
PIERRE, S.D. - On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the intersection of Highland Avenue and Wynoka Street is scheduled to re-open. The intersection will be surfaced with gravel until Wynoka Street is paved fr...
Justin Cowart Apr 22, 2026

South Dakota Unified Judicial System Warns Public of Court Notice Scam
PIERRE, S.D.-The South Dakota Unified Judicial System (UJS) is alerting the public to a recent scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from a state or municipal court regarding unpaid t...
Scott Colombe Apr 22, 2026 Walworth County SD Check Washing Fraud/Scam

Attorney General Jackley Announces Pierre Smoke Shop Owner Sentenced to Probation on Drug Charges
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the owner of a Pierre smoke shop has been sentenced to three years probation after he had earlier pleaded to one felony count ...
Scott Colombe Apr 22, 2026

Capital City Workshop to Highlight Tourism's Economic Statewide + Local Impact
PIERRE, S.D. - Community members and business owners are invited to attend the upcoming Capital City Workshop: Tourism's Economic Impact, a collaborative session focused on the important role tourism ...
Scott Colombe Apr 21, 2026

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets Tuesday evening (April 21, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Proclamation for Arbor Day Proclamation for National Library Week...
DRG Media Group News Apr 21, 2026

Street Closure at Garfield Avenue and Sully Avenue Intersection
PIERRE, S.D. - The City of Pierre will begin street work at the intersection of South Garfield Avenue and East Sully Avenue, near the Pierre Indian Learning Center soccer fields, starting Tuesday, Apr...
Scott Colombe Apr 21, 2026

Hughes County to Meet
The Hughes County Commission meets at 1pm today (April 21, 2026) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Note, this is two hours earlier than their meetings usually start. Among the items on their ...
Scott Colombe Apr 21, 2026 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.





