Local News
Severe Thunderstorms Drop Big Hail Strong Winds Across West Central South Dakota Tuesday
WHITE RIVER, (KCCR) - A summer of strong severe windstorms continued Tuesday night as winds gusting to 100 miles an hour knocked out power and damaged buildings across central and south central South Dakota. The storm started it's 273 mile trek across South Dakota in Harding County where power was knocked out to hundre...
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Vision For Stanley County School Leadership Aligning Together
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) - The 2026-27 School Year begins one week from today. Stanley County Schools are heading into the new school year with a new administration team and new visions of what they want to see. High School Principal Jessica Carr says her vision is to bring excellence to Stanley County... School in Stanley ...
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Capital City Campus Makes Funding Pitch To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- More outside agencies presented funding requests to the Pierre City Commission Tuesday night. Capital City Campus Executive Director Chris Maxwell says they are making a slight increase in requests this year... Capital City Campus is also trying to take advantage of their facility through room rental ...
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South Dakota Department Of Transportation To Close Highway 248 In Lyman County For Repairs
KENNEBEC, (KCCR) -- Work will begin next week on a section of South Dakota Highway 248 that will require that highway to go under a full closure. The South Dakota Department of Transportation recently discovered damage to an existing box culvert under the highway's surface approximately two miles east of Kennebec. Repa...
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Fort Pierre City Officials Remind Residents To Follow Water Restrictions
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) --- Fort Pierre officials continue to urge residents to abide by watering restrictions put in place during repair work on the Mni Wiconi Rural Water System. The System began making leak repairs on Monday. The restrictions are in place until further notice. Water is currently shut off to the city and...
21h ago
Local Sports
Empire's Reign Begins with Downstream
The Pierre Governor football theme last year was the Empire Strikes Back. The Empire struck back, claimed the 11AA state title and now they begin the quest to repeat with the annual downstream days. The Governors started the year on Monday with a quick couple of hours at the Riggs practice field before heading to Oahe ...
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Baseball Final Scores for Tuesday, August 11
Tuesday Final Scores Clark Traders 10, Tabor Bluebirds 3 Dell Rapids Mudcats 7, Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks 2 Wednesday Second Round Games Canova Gang vs. Redfield Dairy Queen - 5:30 Hartford/Humboldt Wood Ducks vs. Flandreau Cardinals - 7:30
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Schiefelbein, Sonnenschein Receive Legion All-State, Two More Honorable Mention
The 2026 Legion Season for South Dakota if officially in the books with Rapid City Post 22 winning the state title two weekends ago and falling in the Central Plains Regional last weekend. Now, the All-State teams have been released with four Eights on the list. Carter Schiefelbein would receive the first team nominati...
Aug 11, 2026
Buffaloes Begin Practice Ahead of 2026 Season
The Stanley County Buffaloes wouldn't need the lights on at Ole Williamson Field for its first practice Thursday morning, but for the second year, the Buffs begin its season on the beautiful turf field. Stanley County finished at 3-5 last season, was the first team outside of the playoffs in 9AA, and graduated eight fr...
Aug 11, 2026
Bowling Registration Tonight
The Pierre USBC bowling season is right around the corner, and preseason gatherings have been set for tonight, at the Lariat Lanes. The evening's festivities begin at 5:30 with the Youth Awards and Registration. Youth bowlers will receive awards earned from last season's league and State Tournament, followed by the opp...
Aug 11, 2026
National News
Strait of Hormuz Remains Key Flashpoint as U.S. Weighs Next Steps with Iran
President Donald Trump is signaling that economic pressure remains a central part of the U.S. approach toward Iran as tensions continue across the reg...
Aug 10, 2026
Todd Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General After Narrow Senate Vote
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the new U.S. attorney general after a closely divided vote in the Senate. CNN reported that the confirmation follow...
Aug 09, 2026
Trump Signs New Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States, renewing an immigration pol...
Aug 07, 2026
National Sports
Cowboys' Reenergized Defense Is A Match For Elite Offense With Super Bowl Dreams
New defensive coordinator Christian Parker has brought an infectious energy that the Dallas Cowboys believe will lead to better production.
Aug 11, 2026
NFL Catchup: A Big Extension In Dallas, And What Is Aaron Rodgers Doing In Practice?
Preseason begins for 30 of 32 teams across the NFL as teams finalize contract extensions, observe veteran workouts, and manage minor practice injuries.
Aug 11, 2026
After Years Of Losing, John Harbaugh's Giants Arrival Has Been A Breath of Fresh Air
John Harbaugh has ramped up the intensity of training camp as he tries to stop the New York Giants' cycle of losing, once and for all.
Aug 11, 2026





