Category Archives: News Pierre

Woman from Onida among 27 competing for Miss South Dakota title this week
Twenty-seven young women from across the state-- including one from Onida-- will showcase their talents, public speaking skills, fitness, poise and stage presence in the 79th annual Miss South Dakota ...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2026 Adrian Gruis.
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Lower Brule man sentenced to 6+ years in federal prison for Assault With a Dangerous Weapon
U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man convicted of Assault With a Dangerous Weapon. The sentencing took place on May 11, 2026. Latrelle LaRoche, age 20, wa...
DRG Media Group News May 27, 2026 Steve Mays / CC

Pierre woman arrested after traffic stop early Monday morning
A 19 year old woman from Pierre faces criminal charges after a traffic stop early Monday morning (May 25, 2026). According to the Pierre Police Department, at approximately 2:26 a.m., a patrol officer...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2026 Courtesy image.

Fort Pierre Tourism accepting applications for Community Beautification Grants; Deadline is June 15
The Fort Pierre Tourism and Promotion Council is accepting applications for its Community Beautification Grant program through June 15, 2026. This initiative supports projects that enhance the aesthet...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2026

South Dakota's Liberty Tree planted today in Pierre
The America's 250th South Dakota Commission held a "Liberty Tree" planting ceremony today (May 22, 2026) at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre. State Historical Society Assistant Director David Gr...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2026 South Dakota's Liberty Tree with view of the State Capitol Dome in the background.
May 26, 2026.
Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Road closure on S.D. Highway 248 between Presho and Kennebec to begin Tuesday
Beginning today (May 26, 2026), work to repair a box culvert is scheduled to begin on S.D. Highway 248 in Lyman County. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, the road closure wil...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2026

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (May 26, 2026) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Airport Parallel Taxiway C Project Grant Applications - FAA IIJA-054 a...
DRG Media Group News May 26, 2026 Photo credit: Dakota Radio Group

A.G.E. Corporation Contractors sponsors Flags Across the Bridge in observance of Memorial Day
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Exchange Club is displaying the US and South Dakota flags across the Missouri River Bridge between Fort Pierre and Pierre today (May 25, 2026) in observance of Veterans Day. A.G...
DRG Media Group News May 25, 2026 Photo credit to Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Pierre Outdoor Pool opens today
The Pierre Outdoor Pool opens for the season today (May 25, 2026). To purchase a season pass or a gift card, go to the summer recreation options on the City of Pierre website, then click on your selec...
DRG Media Group News May 25, 2026

Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club awards $1500 in scholarships to Stanley County students
The Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club presented scholarships to two Stanley County seniors on May 11, 2026. Cheznie Heezen, at left, received a $500 Kiwanis Vocational award. Alekza Garcia, middle, won ...
DRG Media Group News May 23, 2026 L to R: Cheznie Heezen, Alekza Garcia and Kristin Gabriel, Kiwanis Vice-President.
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