Category Archives: News Pierre

Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (May 6, 2025) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: 911 Dispatch Contract 2026-2028 Central Enhancement Update...
DRG Media Group News May 06, 2025 Photo credit Jody Heemstra, DRG Media Group.

Man wanted on Brown County warrant arrested Monday in Hughes County
A 46 year old man wanted on sexual assault charges in Brown County was captured Monday (May 5, 2025) in rural Hughes County. Sheriff Patrick Callahan says Hughes County Deputy Sheriffs captured 46-yea...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025 Daniel Robert Napton.
Hughes County Sheriff's Office booking photo.

Platte, Burke and Murdo receive Traffic Control Device Grants
Three towns in central South Dakota have been awarded grants to purchase traffic control devices. Burke, Murdo and Platte will be reimbursed up to $2,500 for the devices they purchase, which include: ...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025 tashatuvango / Depositphotos.com

Repair project scheduled to begin today on eastbound Interstate 90 at Exit 212 west of Vivian
May 2, 2025: Repair work is scheduled to begin Monday (May 5, 2025) on Interstate 90 near exit 212, west of Vivian. According to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, eastbound traffic on I-9...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025 Image courtesy of the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

SD Department of Veterans Affairs holding "Coffee and Conversation" Monday in Pierre
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with Hughes County Veterans Service Officer Mike Mullen, is hosting a "Coffee and Conversation" event Monday (May 5, 2025) at 1pm CT at ...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025

Street closure today in Pierre: Sully Avenue
Sully Avenue in Pierre between Garfield Avenue and Arthur Street will close to through traffic Monday (May 5, 2025) for underground water utility work. Local access will be maintained. Barring complic...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening; Oath of office and council reorganization items on the agenda
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (May 5, 2025) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Reorganization o...
DRG Media Group News May 05, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

5th grader from Philip Elementary earns 3rd place in South Dakota Arbor Day Poster Contest
Bristol Rische, fifth grader at Redfield Public School, is the winner of the 2025 South Dakota Arbor Day Poster Contest. Rische's poster was chosen out of 350+ entries from fifth graders from across t...
DRG Media Group News May 03, 2025 Jensie Hajny of Philip Elementary in Philip.
Courtesy image.

24 students earn scholarships from BankWest
BankWest Chairman and CEO Charles H. Burke III recently announced the awarding of 24 BankWest Scholarships to students from across South Dakota for the 2025-26 school year. Students will receive a $2,...
DRG Media Group News May 03, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com

Family business in Gettysburg recognized for 130+ years of service to its customers
Businesses from Gettysburg, Watertown and Sioux Falls have received awards (April 30 - May 1, 2025) from a South Dakota organization that serves as a resource to help family businesses thrive. The Sch...
DRG Media Group News May 02, 2025 Schlachter family.
Courtesy photo.





