Local News
Vandals Strike Euclid Construction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Euclid Avenue reconstruction has been fairly smooth over the year-and-a-half it's been taking place. Weather has been the most impactful issue until recently when vandals damaged completed work... Issues with vehicles damaging construction signs and barriers are being referred to the Pierre Police...
Jun 27, 2026
Kiepke Advances To Semi-Finals In "The People's Artist" Competition
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A plea to the public has paid off for a Pierre artist engaged in a national art competition. Arielle Kiepke got enough online votes to push her to the semifinals of "The People's Artist" competition, sponsored by actor Johnny Depp. The timeline now resets for Kiepke as the deadline to get vo...
Jun 27, 2026
Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Starting House Fire That Killed Two People
PIERRE, (KCCR) --- An Eagle Butte woman has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on murder and arson charges. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says 27 year-old Jimi Jo Collins will also have to serve three years of supervised release after the 30 years of prison time ends. Collins was indicted by a federal grand jury i...
Jun 27, 2026
Turkey License Changes Brought To Game, Fish And Parks Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There could be more opportunities this year for turkey hunters in central South Dakota. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission is considering changes to some turkey hunting license allotments this year. Andrew Norton with the G-F-and-P says overall the Department is recommending a reduction in turkey lic...
Jun 27, 2026
Overheight Detection System To Be Installed Near RCP&E Bridge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is one more project to get done on the south end of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says an overheight detection system is being installed prior to the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern overhead railroad crossing... Since the lower part of the Euclid...
Jun 25, 2026
Local Sports
Leimbach Throws Seven Inning No-Hitter
Ridge Leimbach had to throw 120 pitches, but the Pierre alum would fire enough to keep the Capital City Aviators off the board and have a seven inning no-hitter for the Oahe Zap winning 10-0 on Sunday completing a four game sweep. Leimbach would have eight walks and a hit another man, but would also strike out eight an...
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Avera Physicals Night, Two Weeks Away
Coming up on Tuesday, July 14, Avera is offering it's annual Physicals event for athletes from 3:30-6:30 and it's an easy way to get the physical done for the upcoming school year. You can pre-schedule the physicals during the time by calling 605-945-5246 and the cost is $35 not submitted to insurance. You will need to...
10h ago
Ten Oahe Capitals Representing on Team South Dakota
Across four teams, ten Oahe Capitals will be representing Team South Dakota as teams were announced at the end of last week with nine of the ten being Lady Capitals. Ainsley Ries is the lone Capital on the 14U Girls team as she eight goals and 15 assists throughout the entire season between both varsity and 14U games. ...
Jun 28, 2026
Taylor Throws One Hit Shutout
Cy Taylor would throw a seven inning one hit shutout on Thursday as the Oahe Zap came back from its four day break with a big 14-0 win over the Capital City Aviators on Thursday taking game one of the series. The Zap would get nine hits with Landon Meyer the only extra base hit as he had two RBIs along with Gavin Frase...
Jun 26, 2026
Schleusner Named AA West Area Boys Track and Field Coach of the Year
The Pierre Governor Track and Field team will get more hardware from this season as Josh Schleusner, head coach of the Pierre boys team would be awarded the AA West Area track and field coach of the year. For AA, only two coaches for the boys and two coaches for the girls would be named the head coach of the year, one ...
Jun 26, 2026
National News
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
US Strikes Iranian Targets After Ship Hit Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. officials said American forces carried out strikes on Iranian targets after a drone hit the Singapore-flagged cargo ship Ever Lovely near the Str...
Jun 27, 2026
Supreme Court Allows End of TPS Protections for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, a decision that could affe...
Jun 26, 2026
National Sports
Brazil, Germany, Netherlands Ready For A Supercharged Round Of 32 Slate
The second day of the round of 32 sees some heavyweights meeting earlier than expected.
18h ago
The World Cup Is The Ultimate Cultural Melting Pot - And It's Beautiful
Former Colombia national team player Melissa Oritz shares her admiration for the World Cup fans.
22h ago
Alexi Lalas' 2026 FIFA World Cup Bracket Prediction
Things are about to get serious at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is my bracket prediction.
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