Author Archives: Zach Nelson
Hinkle Promoted To State Fire Marshal Role
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A familiar name to central South Dakota first responders now has a new role as the State Fire Marshal. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety Friday announced the appointment o...
Nov 10, 2025
Officials Continue Search For Missing Pierre Inmate
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Law enforcement and state prison officials continue to search for a Pierre women's prison inmate who did not return from an overnight work release assignment. Latoya Shangreaux is a 3...
Nov 10, 2025
Pierre School Board To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is set for it's November meeting tonight. The Board will consider approval of a six-item consent calendar before hearing comments from Superintendent Dr. Kell...
Nov 10, 2025
Five Percent Utility Rate Increase Under Consideration By Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- City of Pierre utility bills could see a five-percent bump up next year. The Pierre City Commission gave first reading last week to three ordinances governing rates for electricity, ...
Nov 10, 2025
Commissioning Celebration Week Underway For USS Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Today starts a week long celebration of a new Navy ship that carries the name of South Dakota's capital city. The U-S-S Pierre will be commissioned Saturday, officially handing the k...
Nov 10, 2025
Department Of Social Services To Pause Release Of SNAP Benefits After Court Ruling
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Just hours after declaring SNAP benefits would be available to program enrollees on Monday the South Dakota Department of Social Services has announced that decision is being paused. ...
Nov 08, 2025
Pierre Police Department Pay Getting 10% Pay Boost To Drive Hiring, Morale
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved an across the board pay increase for members of the Pierre Police Department. Mayor Steve Harding says Pierre isn't the only city dealing with...
Nov 07, 2025
Fort Pierre To Smoke Test Manholes Monday
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Some Fort Pierre residents may experience some non-toxic smoke in their homes Monday as the City of Fort Pierre is planning to conduct smoke testing on some sewer manholes. Wate...
Nov 07, 2025
Essential Air Service Funding Supported Through November 18th
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre's commercial air service with SkyWest is funded in part by the Essential Air Service program, a federal subsidy program to support carriers serving rural airports connecting n...
Nov 07, 2025
Johnson Frustration Grows As Shutdown Becomes Of Record-Breaking Length
PIERRE, (KCCR) - From here on out, each day is a new record, as a shutdown of the federal government carries on. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says his frustration is growing... Johnson has f...
Nov 07, 2025