Local News
Oahe Dam Internal Risk Classification Upgraded To Highest Level
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The U-S Army Corps of Engineers is placing the Oahe Dam's internal risk classification in the Very High Risk category. Colonel Joe Sahl is Commander of the Omaha District of Corps and says the change in classification came following the completion of a major engineering assessment of the dam this sprin...
Oct 1, 2026
Names Released In Mellette County Vehicle/Pedestrian Crash
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The name of a woman killed in a vehicle/pedestrian crash in Mellette County has been released by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash that killed 23 year-old Nikki Thin Elk of Rapid City happened Wednesday, September 23 just before nine-pm on U-S Highway 83 inside White River city limits. The pr...
Oct 1, 2026
Rounds Says Congress Working On Possible Temporary Gas Tax Holiday For Fuel Price Relief
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Congress is working on what could be a temporary solution to high gas prices that are pinching wallets of all sizes. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says under the proposal gas taxes might vanish, at least for awhile... Rounds hopes something can happen especially as the harvest season approaches.
Oct 1, 2026
Governor Candidates Address Economic Development, Futures Fund During Debate
PIERRE, (KCCR) --- Use of the state Future Fund for economic development was another topic tackled by the two men running for South Dakota governor during a debate held on Monday on South Dakota Public Broadcasting in partnership with South Dakota News Watch. Democrat Dan Ahlers says he like to see more transparency an...
Oct 1, 2026
Pierre Regional Airport Load Factor One Of The Highest For Similar EAS Airports
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- In nine months of service, SkyWest Airlines, operating under the United Express banner has recorded just shy of 12-thousand enplanements, or boardings, this year. That is an average of of 13-hundred 22 enplanements a month. While enplanements are an important metric, a lesser discussed metric is load ...
Sep 30, 2026
Local Sports
Governors Head to State Tournament in Aberdeen
Over the next two days, Monday and Tuesday, the Pierre Governor golf team will be in Aberdeen to play in the Class AA state golf tournament as the Govs head in playing some of its best golf of the season. The Governors have inched closer throughout the season to some of the top teams in the state which included being o...
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2026 Week 6 High School Football Final Scores
11-Man Pierre 45, Huron 14 Tea Area 42, Brookings 25 Yankton 42, Spearfish 21 Sturgis 40, Aberdeen Central 0 Mitchell 23, Watertown 22 2OT Belle Fourche 46, Douglas 0 Jefferson 62, Omaha Westview 25 Brandon Valley 38, Harrisburg 12 Roosevelt 40, Rapid City Central 0 O'Gorman 35, Washington 13 Lincoln 55, Stevens 0 Verm...
Oct 3, 2026
Buffaloes Grind Out Win in Gregory
In a low scoring defensive slugfest, the Stanley County Buffaloes would hold on to defeat the Gregory Gorillas 24-8 Friday night as the Buffs pick up its second win of the season. About midway in the first quarter, a redirected screen pass would be set up for Jace Hand as Bryant Zeeb would Hand for a 39 yard touchdown ...
Oct 3, 2026
Steele's 100th Career Win as Govs Run Past Huron
The Pierre Governors would beat the Huron Tigers with the running clock on Friday night 45-14 and Steve Steele would pick up his 100th career head coaching win on the night. The Governors would score on the first three possessions of the game leading 21-8 late in the first half as Pierre opened up with an 11 play drive...
Oct 3, 2026
Governors Host Huron in Rematch of State Semifinal
The now battle tested Pierre Governors are back at home tonight hosting the Huron Tigers, the second of three straight home games as the undefeated Govs look to go to 6-0. The Governors had to battle against the adversity last Friday in the 38-17 win over the Tea Titans where the Govs trailed 17-10 early in the fourth ...
Oct 2, 2026
National News
U.S. Economy Shows Slower Hiring as Mortgage Rates and Inflation Stay High
The U.S. economy continues to show a mix of steady growth and financial pressure as hiring slows and borrowing costs remain high. Federal labor data s...
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Trump Claims Iranian Nuclear Sites Were Also Used as Drug Factories
President Donald Trump has introduced a new claim about Iranian facilities targeted by the United States, saying some of the sites were also being use...
Oct 3, 2026
Silverchair Rules Out 2026 NRL Grand Final Reunion
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge involving the Trump administration's policy requiring certain immigrants to remain in detention ...
Oct 2, 2026
National Sports
An Ugly Showing: 3 Takeaways From Packers' Low-Scoring Victory Over Buccaneers
The Packers won in ugly fashion in a battle of two teams in need of a win.
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Rams Come Back For Dramatic Late Win: 3 Takeaways From LA's Win Over Eagles
The Rams are 2-2 after a dramatic late win in Philadelphia.
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Why Cowboys Shouldn't Regret Micah Parsons Trade After Dealing For Joey Porter Jr.
Terry Bradshaw won't back down from his take that the Dallas Cowboys won the Micah Parsons trade.
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