Category Archives: News Pierre
South Dakota Governor's Residence to get some repairs, updates done this summer
The South Dakota Governor's Residence in Pierre will be getting some updates this summer. During a meeting of the Capital Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission last week (April 16, 2025), ...
Apr 24, 2025 Courtesy image.
Registration for Historic Preservation Office Archaeology Camp opens May 1
The South Dakota State Historical Society's State Historic Preservation Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will be hosting their annual Archaeology Camp in Pierre June 10-12...
Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Pierre woman to compete in national mother of the year competition this week in Puerto Rico
A woman from Pierre is traveling to San Juan, Puerto Rico, this week (April 24-26, 2025) to compete in the 2025 American Mother of the Year competition. Skyla Nicholas said she was nominated to be one...
Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy photo.
Electrical pole west of Fort Pierre to be replaced today; Planned outage won't impact residential customers, but some West Central Electric Co-op business customers-- including DRG Media Group-- will be without power most of the day
April 22, 2025: Some of West Central Electric Cooperative's commercial customers-- including DRG Media Group-- will be without power much of the day on Wednesday (April 23, 2025), while a power pole g...
Apr 22, 2025 Photo courtesy of West Central Electric Cooperative.
Pierre School District looking to update facility rental rates and policy
The Pierre School Board is considering updates to the fees charged for renting the district's various facilities. Pierre School District Business Manager Travis Dovre said the rate increase is about 7...
Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy image.
Stanley County Senior Keira Briggs awarded first ever Anderson memorial scholarship
A senior at Stanley County High School was awarded the inaugural Susan Anderson G.O.A.T. $2,500 scholarship during the opening ceremony of the state Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Leade...
Apr 22, 2025 Stanley County High School Senior Keira Briggs with Dr. Susan Anderson’s husband, Matt Anderson.
Courtesy photo.
Fort Pierre City Council meets tonight
The Fort Pierre City Council meets this evening (April 22, 2025) at 6pm CT in the South Dakota Municipal League building (208 Island Drive) in Fort Pierre. Items on their agenda include: Arbor Day Pro...
Apr 22, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (April 22, 2025) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Airport Lease - Dakota Pro Air 2025 Euclid Avenue Utilities Improvem...
Apr 22, 2025
Forecast shows chances for rain throughout the week, into the weekend in central South Dakota
The current forecast shows some slight chances for rain to fall in central South Dakota over the coming week. National Weather Service Meteorologist Renee Wise says the chances get better tonight (Apr...
Apr 21, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.
South Dakota Unified Judicial System begins use of redesigned website hoping to enhance access and usability
The website address remains the same, https://ujs.sd.gov, but the South Dakota Unified Judicial System has a newly-redesigned website. Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen said the upgraded platf...
Apr 21, 2025 Image credit South Dakota Unified Judicial System website screenshot.
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