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COVID-19 testing resumes; 14 cases so far in South Dakota
Fourteen South Dakotans have now tested positive for COVID-19. After a nationwide shortage of supplies needed to run the tests, Gov. Kristi Noem says testing resumed yesterday. http://www.drgnews.com/...
Mar 20, 2020
Fort Pierre and Pierre monitoring COVID-19 in SD, will make adjustments as needed
So far, the detection of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in South Dakota hasn't disrupted the functions of Pierre City Government. But, Pierre mayor Steve Harding says they're monitoring the situation. htt...
Mar 11, 2020
National COVID-19 response goal: Don't overwhelm medical facilities
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds has been in closed door meetings for the past few days getting updates on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation in the US. http://www.drgnews.com/wp-content/uploads/202...
Mar 12, 2020
Holland urges people to stay calm, stay informed
Visitors are being restricted at the Avera medical facilities in Pierre as a precaution against the coronavirus. President and Chief Medical Officer at Avera St. Mary's Dr. Mike Holland says restricti...
Mar 13, 2020
White River Takes First Class B Girls Title
HURON - Caelyn Valandra-Prue ended her brilliant high school career as South Dakota's eighth all-time leading girls scorer and led the White River Tigers to their first girls Class B state championshi...
Mar 14, 2021
First positive COVID-19 cases show up in Hughes, Lyman counties
Seven new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in South Dakota today (Mon.)– including one in Hughes County and one in Lyman County. State Sec. of Health Kim Malsam-Rysdon says this mak...
Mar 23, 2020
Hughes County Commission adjusting county work and work schedules in response to COVID-19
In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Hughes County Commission is following the lead of the cities of Pierre and Fort Pierre and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. County manager Kevin Hipple s...
Mar 26, 2020
Pierre residents encouraged to use remote options for city services
No cases of COVID-19 have yet been reported in Pierre, Fort Pierre, Hughes or Stanley counties, but Pierre city officials are encouraging customers to use remote services whenever possible. Mayor Stev...
Mar 18, 2020
SD High School Activities Association postpones some events, cancels others
The South Dakota High School Activities Association has postponed the remainder of the Class B Girls Basketball tournament this weekend as well as all basketball tournaments and the Visual Arts compet...
Mar 13, 2020
UPDATE: Mickelson Bust To Be Unveiled Sept. 11, 2018
The public is invited to the South Dakota State Capitol Building in Pierre one week from today (Sept. 4), for the unveiling of a bust of the late Gov. George S. Mickelson. Tony Venhuizen, chief of sta...
Sep 04, 2018