Category Archives: News Pierre

Pierre Area Chamber hosting city commission candidate forum this evening
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce will host the five people running for the Pierre City Commission at a candidate forum this evening (May 19, 2025). All questions from the public must be submitted i...
DRG Media Group News May 19, 2025

Stanley County Rally Day still on for Tuesday, but will take place inside Parkview Auditorium
May 19, 2025: Because of the weather, the Stanley County Elementary Field Day scheduled for tomorrow (May 20, 2025) in Fort Pierre will be held in Parkview Auditorium, rather than outside. Activities ...
Justin Cowart May 19, 2025

Fort Pierre Development Corporation awards highest number of scholarships ever
Last week (May 13, 2025), Fort Pierre Development Corportation Executive Director Dave Bonde awarded $500 scholarships to eight Stanley County graduates. The following is a list of the recipients, the...
DRG Media Group News May 19, 2025 Courtesy photo.

First National Bank of Fort Pierre enters agreement to buy two banks in Wyoming
First National Bank of Fort Pierre has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Wyoming Bank & Trust with branches located in Cheyenne and Burns, WY. The acquired branches will operate under...
DRG Media Group News May 19, 2025 Pictures of Money / CC

Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (May 19, 2025) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Fort Pierre Mai...
DRG Media Group News May 19, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Pierre School District honors 2025 retirees
The Pierre School District honored this year's retirees on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) with the annual Retirement Tea. Retirees are listed with their number of years of service to the Pierre School Distr...
DRG Media Group News May 18, 2025 Front row: Bill Kaiser (15), Deb Bollinger (13), and Deb Kenworthy (34).
Not pictured: Tammy Lettau (23), Kim Rogers (25), and Tom Rogers (14).
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State prison inmate serving time for charges including first-degree murder out of Hughes County dies in custody
State prison offender Jason Garreau has died. The South Dakota Department of Corrections says Garreau, age 39, was found unresponsive in his cell at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls ...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2025

Pierre Elks Lodge donates to South Dakota Discovery Center
Members of Pierre Elks Lodge #1953 recently awarded a $3000 grant to the South Dakota Discovery Center, enabling the organizations to continue their mission of making a difference. The Discovery Cente...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2025 South Dakota Discovery Center Executive Director Anne Lewis accepts a donation from Lodge Loyal Knight Kevin Larsen.
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Eagle Butte woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine; Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement, Pierre Police Department among agencies assisting with the investigation
A U.S. District Judge has sentenced (May 15, 2025) an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, woman convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. United States Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 41 year...
DRG Media Group News May 17, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Scott named Stanley County School District Teacher of the Year
Mrs. Maria Scott has been selected as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year for the Stanley County School District. During the Spring Elementary Concert held earlier this month (May 5, 2025), Scott was re...
DRG Media Group News May 16, 2025 Courtesy photo.





