Author Archives: Zach Nelson

Hughes County, UJS To Share Costs For Courtroom Audio Replacement
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission has agreed to partner with the Unified Judicial System in replacing the sound system in the large courtroom at the Hughes County Courthouse. Sixth Circui...
Zach Nelson May 21, 2025

Pierre Chamber Hosts Forum For Pierre City Commission Candidates
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Five candidates running for two open Pierre City Commission seats faced voters Monday night in a candidate forum sponsored by the Pierre Area Chamber. Moderator Mary Duvall started t...
Zach Nelson May 20, 2025

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. In special business, Commissioners will get an update on a crew visit to Pierre by members of the U-S-...
Zach Nelson May 20, 2025

LIfeServe Settles On Location For Pierre Donation Center
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- LifeServe Blood Center is opening a permanent donation center in Pierre. LifeServe Regional Director Rachel Fernandez says LifeServe has been exploring a brick and mortar location fo...
Zach Nelson May 19, 2025

First National Bank To Acquire Wyoming Bank And Trust
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Pierre-based financial institution is growing with an expansion into Wyoming. First National Bank has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Wyoming Bank and Trust. Wyoming...
Zach Nelson May 19, 2025

Office Of Indigent Legal Services To Start Taking Cases In July
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The State of South Dakota's efforts to begin a statewide public defender office should be taking cases to court this summer. The Indigent Legal Services Commission was updated on pro...
Zach Nelson May 19, 2025

Dozens Gather Sunday To Celebrate 2025 Pierre Graduates
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Hundreds filled the T-F Riggs gym Sunday to send 198 freshly minted high school graduates into the real world. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the Class of...
Zach Nelson May 19, 2025

Traffic Changes Upcoming As Euclid Project Moves Forward
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project has changes on the horizon that motorists and pedestrians need to be aware of. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says resi...
Zach Nelson May 18, 2025

Pierre Woman Sentenced To 18 Years Of Federal Prison On Meth Distribution Charge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre woman involved in a drug distribution conspiracy has been sentenced for her involvement with numerous others from the Pierre area. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says U-S Dist...
Zach Nelson May 17, 2025

Inmate With Hughes County Conviction Dies At State Penitentiary
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Department of Corrections says a 39 year-old inmate at the State Penitentiary has died. Corrections officials say 39 year-old Jason Garreau was found unresponsive in...
Zach Nelson May 16, 2025




