Local News
Pierre City Commission Approves Road Closure For Sewer Work
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved a street closure for next week on Dakota Avenue. Construction Manager Josh Bible stood in for contractor R and W Construction in making the request... The Commission approved the street closure request by unanimous vote.
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Pierre Artist Looking For Local Support In National Competition Backed By Johnny Depp
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A local artist has found herself in the quarter finals of a national art competition backed by actor Johnny Depp. Arielle Kiepke now needs the public to help her move deeper into the contest... Kiepke needs to finish first in the quarterfinals by Thursday in order to move forward in the contest. The l...
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Stanley County Emergency Management Preparing For Anything Ahead Of Boots and Roots Celebration
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Stanley County's Emergency Management office has completed a comprehensive public safety plan ahead of next week's Boots and Roots Fourth in Fort Pierre Independence Day celebrations. Officials are expecting thousands to attend rodeos, parades and concerts along with fireworks displays. Public sa...
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State Gaming Commission Approves Funding, Requests For Fort Pierre Horse Racing Along With Rules For Online Pari-Mutuel Betting
DEADWOOD, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Commission on Gaming approved a series of resolutions to open the door to one day of horse racing this fall at the Stanley County Fairgrounds this fall. Shane Kramme with the South Dakota Horseman's Association says there are no changes to the racing except for one less day... The a...
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Family Of Pierre Couple Killed In April Crash Thanks Mitchell Area First Responders For Saving Kids
MITCHELL, (KORN) -- Family members of the victims of an April 29th single vehicle crash on I-90 at Mitchell joined a special program remotely Monday to thank the four first responders and two civilians who rendered aid to the vehicle's occupants. Thirty-four year old Shane Willis and his wife, 38 year old Melynda Will...
Jun 23, 2026
Local Sports
Eights Host Smittys as Home Stand Continues
The homestand continues today as Pierre Post 8 will host the Aberdeen Smittys as the Eights will look for a sweep to get over .500 in South Dakota games for the first time this season. Pierre had its first chance to do so on Monday against the Renner Royals but fell in the top of the seventh of game one, although they ...
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Governor Girls Have Three All-State Finishes
Just about a month ago, the track and field season came to an end at the state competition in Sioux Falls. The Pierre Governor girls finish with three All-State times wrapping up a successful season. For the Governor girls, Charlee Williams-Smith in the 100 and 400 meter runs while the relay team of Williams-Smith, Aub...
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Pierre Swim Team Begins Summer Season
The Pierre Swim team would attend its first events of the summer season this month and a couple of high point winner's came out from the weekend's events which included Bentley Frost and Davidia Frederick getting first place. 2026 SD YST Summer Invite In the Girls 8 & Under, we had 1 swimmer: Arianna Bell: 200 free...
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Late Hitting Helps Eight Split with Renner
Both the Renner Royals and Pierre Post 8 trailed late in game one and two and the team came from behind to get wins as Renner won 5-4 in game one and Pierre won game two 7-4 splitting the doubleheader at home on Monday at Hyde Stadium. In game one, Pierre would get an RBI single in the bottom of the first from Sutton S...
Jun 23, 2026
Smith Finishes Fourth at Naval Base Coronado Representing USS Pierre
Zane Smith would notch his fourth career top five finish since debuting in 2022 at the Nascar Cup Series finishing in fourth place driving the No. 38 car with the USS Pierre named on his car. Smith and the rest of the field had a military command on all cars in the Cup Series racing through the road course on the Naval...
Jun 22, 2026
National News
Senate Votes To Halt U.S. Military Action Against Iran
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to direct President Donald Trump to stop U.S. military action against Iran, Reuters reported, joining the House in a rar...
10h ago
NTSB Investigates Close Call Between Delta and American Airlines Jets at Boston Airport
Federal investigators are examining a runway incident involving aircraft operated by Delta Air Lines and American Airlines at Boston Logan Internation...
Jun 23, 2026
US Military Strike on Caribbean Vessel Leaves Two Dead, Six Survivors Rescued
A U.S. military operation in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of two people after forces targeted a vessel that officials said was connected to dr...
Jun 22, 2026
National Sports
Senate Votes To Halt U.S. Military Action Against Iran
The U.S. Senate voted Tuesday to direct President Donald Trump to stop U.S. military action against Iran, Reuters reported, joining the House in a rar...
10h ago
Group Stage Finales Kick Off With Mexico, Brazil, Canada: Match Day 14 Is Packed
Group stage finales get underway with Mexico, Canada and Brazil among the teams in action with knockout rounds around the corner.
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4 Takeaways From Colombia's Narrow Win Over DR Congo At The World Cup
Colombia brought the noise on a drizzly night in Guadalajara and escaped with a win. Next up? Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal.
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