Author Archives: Zach Nelson

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Commissioners will consider approval of an eight-item consent calendar. The calendar includes approval...
Zach Nelson May 26, 2026

Pierre Man Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Sexual Contact Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre man facing rape and sexual assault charges in Hughes County has pleaded not guilty to those charges. An arraignment was held Tuesday afternoon for 33 year-old Jarrett High B...
Zach Nelson May 26, 2026

Pierre Police Arrest 19 Year Old On Speed, DUI And Other Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A 19 year-old Pierre woman was arrested over the Memorial Day holiday weekend on multiple charges including speeding and a second offense drunk driving charge. Pierre Police Captain ...
Zach Nelson May 26, 2026

No Changes Coming To Pierre School District Meal Prices Next School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The rate the Pierre School District pays substitute teachers is changing next year. District Business Manager Travis Dovre says subs will see a pay rate increase the same as full tim...
Zach Nelson May 26, 2026

Education Officials Hold Dedication For Liberty Tree
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Official with the South Dakota Department of Education and state Historical Society took part in the planting of a Liberty Tree as part of celebrating America's 250th birthday. State...
Zach Nelson May 26, 2026

Euclid Crews Get Long Holiday Weekend To Let Work Sites Dry
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Crews working on the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project got the Memorial Day holiday away from the work zone, but are set to resume work today. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporat...
Zach Nelson May 25, 2026

Memorial Day Remembrance Held At Riggs Theater Monday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Local Veterans Clubs and community members gathered to honor the fallen during a Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony at the T-F Riggs Theater Monday. Guest speaker, United States Marin...
Zach Nelson May 25, 2026

South Dakota Board Of Regents Approves Tuition Increases For Next School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It will cost students and probably their parents more to get that college degree next year. The South Dakota Board of Regents last week approved tuition increases for the 2026-2027 a...
Zach Nelson May 23, 2026
Johnson To Bring Governor's Pheasant Hunt Home If Elected Governor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The four Republicans candidates for governor are entering the home stretch to the June 2nd primary. U-S Congressman Dusty Johnson says if ultimately elected governor he would bring t...
Zach Nelson May 22, 2026

Pierre City Commission Approves Street Closures For Run With The Govs Event In June
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- For the ninth time this June dozens will gather to Run with the Govs. The ninth annual Run with the Govs event is set for June 13th. The Pierre City Commission approved a street clos...
Zach Nelson May 21, 2026




