Author Archives: Zach Nelson
Game, Fish And Parks Officials Ready To Keep Water Access For Winter Fishing, Use
PIERRE, (KCCR) - For anglers who frequent South Dakota waters to fish its a transitional time of year as lakes and some rivers move from surface to hard water. Aquatic Habitat and Access Coordinator J...
Dec 15, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council To Hold Final Regular Meeting Of 2025 Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting for the final regular meeting of 2025 tonight. City officials will give reports to the Council before the Council digs down into a long a...
Dec 15, 2025
Pierre School District Forges Ahead With Search For New Superintendent
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The setup for the selection of a new Pierre School District superintendent continues. Pierre School Board president Joan Adam says the application window remains open until December ...
Dec 14, 2025
District 24 Legislators Say Constituents Concerned Over Slowing Economy, Property Taxes Among Other Issues
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The 101st session of the South Dakota Legislature is just under a month away. Lawmakers are gearing up for the session and hearing from constituents. District 24 Representative Will M...
Dec 13, 2025
Harding Reflects On Representing City During USS Pierre Commissioning Ceremonies
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The U-S-S Pierre pulled into its new home in San Diego, California on December 5th. It started that trek nearly a month ago today following it's Commissioning ceremony in Panama City,...
Dec 13, 2025
Brian Murphy Of Pierre Seeking District 24 Senate Seat
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A third name has been thrown into the race for South Dakota State Senate in District 24 in the middle of the state. Attorney and former Marine Brian Murphy of Pierre is looking to fa...
Dec 11, 2025
Joint Committee On Appropriations Gets Update On Pending State Capitol Projects
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Joint Committee on Appropriations met in early December to, among other duties, hear Letter of Intent reports on various state appropriations. One of those reports was on restorat...
Dec 11, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Adding Two New Patrol Cars To Pierre Police Department Fleet
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two new police vehicles will enter the Pierre Police Department's fleet next year. Chief Dusty Pelle says he'd like to put the S-U-V's on order now... Each of the Ford Police Interce...
Dec 11, 2025
Liam, Lainey Top Baby Names In Avera System In 2025; Asher And Charlotte Lead St.Mary's Top Titles
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Expect to see more Liams and Laineys in the years to come. They were the top boys and girls names for babies within the Avera Health system this year. Avera birthing centers brought i...
Dec 11, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Pay Increases For City Employees
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Pierre is boosting employee pay by three-percent for next year. Mayor Steve Harding presented three changes to salary policy for 2026... All of the increase amount to thr...
Dec 11, 2025