Category Archives: News Pierre

Reitzel wins 21st Annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n' Hoses Blood Drive T-Shirt Contest
May 7, 2025: An 8th grader from Pierre is the winner of the T-shirt Design Contest for the 21st annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n' Hoses Blood Drive. Lily Reitzel will receive a $300 Visa gift card ...
DRG Media Group News Apr 03, 2025 Courtesy photo.

Controlled burn happening today at Farm Island Recreation Area near Pierre
A controlled burn is being done Thursday (April 3, 2025) at the Farm Island State Recreation Area just east of Pierre. If you see smoke in that director, there's no need for concern.
DRG Media Group News Apr 03, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Two men convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine in South Dakota, including the Crow Creek Reservation
March 2025: A federal jury has convicted two men of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance following a four-day jury trial in Sioux Falls (March 27, 2025). A sentencing date for 45 year old C...
DRG Media Group News Apr 03, 2025 Rumble Press / CC

SkyWest gets USDOT contract to provide commercial air service to Pierre Regional Airport
April 3, 2025: The United States Department of Transportation has awarded SkyWest (April 1, 2025) the next Essential Air Service contract for the Pierre Regional Airport. They will take over operation...
DRG Media Group News Apr 03, 2025 Photo credit to Dakota Radio Group.

U.S. Army Corps hold virtual Missouri River management spring meeting this afternoon
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' annual spring meetings discussing Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir system operations will be virtual this year, due to travel restrictions that are in place for civi...
DRG Media Group News Apr 03, 2025 The spring Missouri River Water Management public meetings will be provided in a virtual format for all stakeholders. Dates and times will be announced soon. Get the latest updates by scanning the QR code and saving to your smart phone's home screen.

Pierre man arrested following foot chase with law enforcement officers Tuesday night
A 27 year old man from Pierre is in custody after he allegedly broke a window at a Pierre business Tuesday night (April 1, 2025, approximately 8:30pm). Information from the Pierre Police Department sa...
DRG Media Group News Apr 02, 2025

Stanley County set to break ground on new Track & Field Complex
The Stanley County Buffaloes will see yet another improvement to their sporting facilities when they break ground on a brand new Track & Field Complex at the football field tomorrow. After the con...
Justin Cowart Apr 02, 2025

Pierre City Commission meets this evening
The Pierre City Commission meets this evening (April 1, 2025) at 5:30pm at City Hall in Pierre. Among the items on the agenda are: Approval of seasonal hires 5:45pm Public Hearing - Airport Hangar Lea...
DRG Media Group News Apr 01, 2025 Photo credit DRG Media Group.

Stanley County Commission meets this evening
The Stanley County Commission will meet at 5pm CT today (April 1, 2025) in the commission room of the Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Items on the agenda include: Set County Boards Meeting - April Venture ...
DRG Media Group News Apr 01, 2025 Photo credit to DRG Media Group.

Hughes County Commission meets this afternoon
The Hughes County Commission meets at 3pm today (April 1, 2025) at the Hughes County Courthouse in Pierre. Among the items on their agenda are: Hughes County Highway Bids for Soy Bean Oil, Mag Water, ...
DRG Media Group News Apr 01, 2025 Photo courtesy of the Hughes County Commission webpage.





