The DRG Media Group Pierre based radio stations held their 23rd annual “Think and Drive… Stay Alive” program on Tuesday (March 25, 2025). Students from Pierre, Stanley County, Pierre Indian Learning Center, Sully Buttes, Jones County and Miller heard from speakers encouraging them to make good choices behind the wheel and in life. Since the beginning, the Think and Drive programs have been seen by around 18,000 students and heard by thousands of DRG radio station listeners. This year’s topics and speakers were: Kayla Bolstad, Tobacco Prevention Coordinator for the South Dakota Department of Health/Black Hills Special Services Cooperative– dangers of using tobacco and vapes Kayla Bolstad with the South Dakota Department of Health speaking during the 2025 “Think & Drive….Stay Alive” program.Photo credit DRG Media Group. Detective Kaitlin Cummings, Pierre Police Department– creating a positive online environment, online privacy\, avoiding inappropriate content and sexting/sextortion Pierre Police Department Detective Kaitlin Cummings speaking during the 2025 “Think & Drive….Stay Alive” program.Photo credit DRG Media Group. Ricky Johnson, Jr., former United States Marine and three time convicted felon– shared his story of trauma, substance abuse, consequences, loss, perseverance and hope Ricky Johnson, Jr. speaking during the 2025 “Think & Drive….Stay Alive” program.Photo credit DRG Media Group. The 2025 DRG Media Group Think and Drive program in the Pierre/Fort Pierre area is proudly sponsored by: Family Dental, Peitz Heating and Air Conditioning, Lee Real Estate, Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area, Pierre Regional Airport, Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center, Venture Communications Cooperative, Avera, Ashley, The UPS Store, Access Health, Beck Motors and Dakotamart. Think and Drive is also supported by: American Bank and Trust, Oahe Family YMCA, Central Dakota Eyecare, Pierre Sports Center, Cool Spot, Richie Z’s Brickhouse BBQ, Dakota Plains Federal Credit Union, Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry, Sunmasters, Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP, Wealth Partners and Zander Auto Parts. DRG’s Mobridge based radio stations will air their Think and Drive program on Wednesday (March 26, 2025). ...read more read less