Category Archives: News Pierre

Hughes County to begin chip sealing on Sunshine Loop and Lakeview Place on Monday
The Hughes County Highway Department will begin chip sealing on Sunshine Loop and Lakeview Place on Monday (June 1, 2026). The work will continue for the duration of the week. Traffic delays are expec...
DRG Media Group News Jun 01, 2026

Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (June 1, 2026) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Fireworks Permi...
DRG Media Group News Jun 01, 2026

South Dakota's annual History Conference returns to Fort Pierre
The South Dakota State Historical Society's 2026 History Conference will take place June 1-3, at Drifters Conference Center in Fort Pierre. "Grit & Glory," is the theme of this year's conference. ...
DRG Media Group News May 30, 2026

Pierre takes first steps to approve purchase of rescue boat to primarily be used on Lake Oahe and Lake Sharpe
The Pierre City Commission has given preliminary approval for the purchase of a boat for Tri County Rescue. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian Paul said this boat has some capabilities that th...
DRG Media Group News May 29, 2026 Courtesy image.

73rd birthday included a little bit of "work" for former Pierre band instructor
A Pierre man received a special surprise this week thanks to a friend of his and some folks at a Fort Pierre construction company. Larry Johnson had operated a payloader when he worked for the South D...
DRG Media Group News May 29, 2026 Larry Johnson with Morris, Inc. Division Manager TJ Gallagher.
Courtesy photo.

Pierre man arrested Wednesday morning for speeding and eluding
A 33 year old man from Pierre faces criminal charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) about 10:45am. According to the Pierre Police Department, an officer on patrol on Garfield Avenue ...
DRG Media Group News May 28, 2026 Courtesy image.

GFP accepting proposals for concession operator at Snake Creek Recreation Area; Deadline is June 26
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is accepting applications for the operation of a marina and restaurant at Snake Creek Recreation Area, located on Lake Francis Case approximately 15 miles west of...
DRG Media Group News May 28, 2026 Image credit South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks

Central South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates fundraiser aims to help more kids involved in court cases
The Central South Dakota Court Appointed Special Advocates-- or CASA-- organization is holding a fundraiser this evening (May 28, 2026) at Drifters' in Fort Pierre. Julie Hand says CASA volunteers wor...
DRG Media Group News May 28, 2026

Stamp Out Hunger food drive provides 54,000 meals for Feeding South Dakota
May 19, 2026: On Saturday, May 9, 2026, letter carriers across South Dakota collected thousands of pounds of food as part of Stamp Out Hunger - the nation's largest single-day food drive. Organized an...
DRG Media Group News May 28, 2026 Courtesy photo.

Pierre Outdoor Pool sees nearly 1000 visitors on Memorial Day; Summer Recreation activities, Rawlins summer reading program begin in June
The Pierre Outdoor Pool opened for the 2026 season on Memorial Day. City Commissioner Matthew Reitzel said attendance numbers showed it was a strong opening day. For Rawlins Municipal Library in Pierr...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2026





