Author Archives: Zach Nelson
Hughes County Commission Defers Action On Medicare Change
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission is holding off on action on Medicare opt-out options with the county's insurance for employees. Commissioner Tom Rounds says Commission Chair Rob Fines w...
Dec 03, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Seeking Farmland Lease On Future Landfill Acres
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The City of Pierre is opening up an lease for a section of farmland just east of the city. City Engineer Nick Waters says it's land in reserve for future use... The city is currently ...
Dec 03, 2025
Minnesota Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Charges For Bringing Meth To Crow Creek, Lower Brule Reservations
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Minnesota man has been convicted of distributing drugs on South Dakota Indian Reservations in central South Dakota. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says Chief Judge Roberto Lange sentence...
Dec 03, 2025
November Sets New High For Enplanements From Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Enplanements have been climbing at Pierre Regional Airport in the second half of the year and November continued that trend. In fact, November stole the title of best month of 2025 f...
Dec 03, 2025
Rhoden Budget Calls For No Increases For State Workers, Providers, Schools
PIERRE, (KCCR) - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden presented his first solo budget to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature Tuesday at the State Capitol in Pierre. Rhoden says while there w...
Dec 02, 2025
Public Utilities Commission Approves Combining Hearing Schedule For Proposed Wind Farm In Haakon County
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has agreed to combine two dockets related to one project, the Philip Wind Partners L-L-C wind farm proposed for central Haakon County. Th...
Dec 02, 2025
Full Agenda For Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A full agenda greets the Pierre City Commission tonight. Two items begin the meeting in special business. The city will discuss a Central Plains Water Development grant for the Pierr...
Dec 02, 2025
Stanley County Commission To Hold Final Regular Meeting Of 2025 Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Stanley County Commission is meeting tonight at the Stanley County Courthouse. Commissioners will receive the Treasurer and Auditor's report and will get an update from Veter...
Dec 02, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council Moving Ahead With Moving Elections To June
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is moving ahead with moving it's municipal election to June during the primary. City Attorney Aaron Scheibe calls a proposed ordinance change a minor fix...
Dec 02, 2025
Non-Resident Small Game License Sales Trending Higher Than Last Year For Pheasant Hunting
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Small game hunting licenses sales are up slightly from from last year when framed against South Dakota's pheasant says. Wildlife Division Director for the state Game, Fish and Parks ...
Dec 01, 2025