Author Archives: Zach Nelson

Woman Killed Sunday In Mellette County Rollover
WHITE RIVER, (KCCR) -- A single vehicle crash Sunday evening in Mellette County has claimed the life of a Mission woman. According to information released Monday afternoon by the South Dakota Highway ...
Zach Nelson Mar 10, 2026

Gettysburg Area Community Foundation Marking 15 Years In 2026
GETTYSBURG, (KCCR) -- This year is a special year for the Gettysburg Area Community Foundation. In the last 15 years, over 260-thousand dollars in gifts and 73-thousand 700 dollars in grants have been...
Zach Nelson Mar 05, 2026

Missouri River Runoff Forecast At 80% Of Average
PIERRE, (KCCR) --The Missouri River basin is getting drier and it's showing in the latest update on runoff into the river. Ryan Larson with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers says their runoff forecast h...
Zach Nelson Mar 05, 2026

More Residents Bring Elizabeth Street Concerns To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- More residents of the Pierre Hill Historic District are bringing their concerns over proposed work to a one-block section of Elizabeth Street as part of the Euclid Avenue Reconstruct...
Zach Nelson Mar 05, 2026

Bill To Permit Cities, Counties To License Cigar Only Bars Passes Senate State Affairs Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to permit South Dakota cities and counties to license cigar bars has passed the Senate State Affairs Committee. Senate sponsor Chris Karr amended House Bill 1215 before the Co...
Zach Nelson Mar 04, 2026

Oacoma Receives Transportation Alternatives Grant To Connect Shared-Use Sidewalks Block | Text
OACOMA, (KCCR) -- The City of Oacoma is one of 13 cities across the state awarded Transportation Alternative Grant funding. The Harrisburg School District, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe and South Veter...
Zach Nelson Mar 04, 2026

Bill To Establish Capitol Restoration Fund To Go Before House Appropriators Thursday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill working it's way through the South Dakota Legislature in the last days of the session would begin a savings fund of sorts for restoration and modernization of the South Dakota...
Zach Nelson Mar 04, 2026

Strong Enplanements Continue At Pierre Regional Airport In February
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Early year enplanements at Pierre Regional Airport continue to outpace passenger boardings from a year ago. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says February...
Zach Nelson Mar 04, 2026

Tight Timelines Could Lead To Delays Absentee Ballot Availability
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- County Auditors, Finance Officers and election officials are feeling the crunch of trying to get ballots ready in time for South Dakota's absentee ballot opening. Hughes County Finan...
Zach Nelson Mar 03, 2026

South Dakota State Trooper Named Finalist For National Trooper Of The Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A South Dakota State Trooper has been selected as a finalist for an international honor recognizing exceptional bravery, professionalism and service by state and provincial officers....
Zach Nelson Mar 03, 2026




