Local News
Capital Area United Way Opens Highmore Relief Fund While Hughes County Establishes Damage Self-Reporting Resource
PIERRE, (KCCR) --- A disaster relief fund for victims of Monday's extreme wind storm has been activated by the Capital Area United Way. To support the relief fund, checks can be mailed to Capital Area United Way; P-O-Box 1111; Pierre South Dakota,57501. Check's can be dropped off at the Capital Area United Way business...
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Hughes County Commission Approves Disaster Declaration For Damage From Monday Morning Storm
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- While much of the focus from Monday morning's severe storms has been focused on the severe damage in Highmore, significant damage also took place in eastern Hughes County. The Hughes County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday morning to approve a disaster declaration... Dooley says the damag...
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Rapid City Man Sentenced To Over Five Years For Ramming Cheyenne River Law Enforcement With Vehicle
PIERRE, (KCCR) --- A Rapid City man has been sentenced for assaulting a Tribal police officer on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says 41 year-old Brian Bear Heals was sentenced by Judge Eric Schulte to five years and five months in federal custody with three years of supervised release o...
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Steve Harding Presides Over Final Meeting As Pierre Mayor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Tuesday night marked the final meeting as an elected official for Steve Harding. Mayor-Elect, Commission Todd Johnson was the first to thank Harding for his service to Pierre.... Harding, in his farewell speech, highlighted major projects accomplished during his time as mayor. He also pledged an open-...
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National Weather Service Says Perfect Conditions Created Monster Severe Storm Monday
HIGHMORE, (KCCR) --- Hyde County continues digging out from an extreme high-speed wind event early Monday morning. Aaron Dorn with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen says gravity waves or oscillations in the atmosphere may have contributed to the longevity and strength of the storm... South Dakota Governor Larry ...
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Local Sports
Templeton's One Hit Shutout Helps Eights Split with Mitchell
While Pierre Post 8 was outscored 11-1 in the two games against Mitchell Post 18 on Tuesday, the Eights did earn a split winning the first game 1-0 before falling 11-0 in five innings in game two at home. In game one, Carter Templeton would throw a gem allowing just four base runners in the entire game as he had two wa...
6h ago
Zap Get Big Eight Run Inning to Defeat the Spuds
The Oahe Zap have evened the four game series with the Casper Spuds on the road with a 15-9 win using an eight run sixth inning to help claim the win over the Spuds. Casper would get a five run bottom of the fifth taking a 4-2 lead from the Zap to a 7-4 advantage for the Spuds. But the next half inning would be the dif...
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USA Soccer Faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in Round of 32
The United States are coming off a last minute loss to Turkey to finish the group stage, but the US are undeterred heading into the knockout stage facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32. The US was dominant in the 4-1 win over Paraguay and then beat Australia 2-0 to win the group after the first two matches. Rest...
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Sanderson Heads to the CHL, Signs with Calgary Hitmen
Carter Sanderson, former Oahe Capital and Pittsburgh Penguins draft pick, will have a new home this winter and play in a new league as he signed with the Calgary Hitmen Monday and will play in the WHL, part of the CHL. Up until the last couple of years, Sanderson would not be able to sign with the Hitmen or play for an...
Jun 30, 2026
Spuds Knock Around Zap in High Scoring 10 Run Rule Win
One day after the Oahe Zap came off a four game series sweep in which they outscored the Capital City Aviators 47-2, they would give up 20 runs in a 20-9 seven inning loss to the Casper Spuds on the road. Oahe would strike first in the top of the first as Cy Taylor singled in Gavin Fraser just two batters into the game...
Jun 30, 2026
National News
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
9h ago
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
National Sports
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
9h ago
The Streak Is Over! 4 Takeaways From Mexico's Breakthrough Win vs. Ecuador
Mexico is through to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a resounding 2-0 win over an uninspired Ecuador team on Tuesday night in Mexico City.
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World Cup Roundup: Memorable Night In Mexico; Mbappé, Haaland Stay Hot
Mexico roared its way into the round of 16 while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland kept doing what they do best.
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