Author Archives: Zach Nelson

Old Waldron Bridge Expected To Be Fully Removed From Missouri River By End Of August
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Visible work on the new John Waldron Memorial Bridge is evident on the Pierre and Fort Pierre approaches with construction of bridge plazas under the road surfaces, but the old Waldr...
Zach Nelson Jul 17, 2025

Pierre School Board Locks In Budget For 2025-26 School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board last week finalized its budget for the 2025-26 school year. Business Manager Travis Dovre says no significant changes were made since the preliminary budget w...
Zach Nelson Jul 17, 2025

First Dakota National Bank Celebrates Move Into Brand New Location Across From Old Bank
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- First Dakota National Bank celebrated moving across the street Tuesday; to it's brand new facility on the site of the former Pierre City Hall. At a ribbon cutting event, Mayor Steve ...
Zach Nelson Jul 16, 2025

Junior World Bass Championships Coming To Lake Oahe The Last Week In July
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Lake Oahe is rapidly becoming home to more and more multi-day fishing tournaments and you can add another during the final weekend of July. Miranda Panzer with the Pierre Area Chambe...
Zach Nelson Jul 16, 2025

Slow, Steady Progress Being Made On Euclid Avenue Rebuild
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Progress continues to be made in rebuilding Euclid Avenue and the utilities underneath it. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says getting Sioux Avenue reopened with utilities co...
Zach Nelson Jul 16, 2025

Pierre Police Investigating Shooting Death Of Fort Pierre Teen
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre police are investigating a shooting that has left a 14 year-old Fort Pierre male dead. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were called to a shooting incident in th...
Zach Nelson Jul 16, 2025

As Pierre Bridge Plaza Work Begins New Pedestrian Detour Established
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- As construction of the new John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge winds down, temporary changes are coming to the way pedestrians move along and specifically under the new river crossing. P...
Zach Nelson Jul 16, 2025

Pierre Man Sentenced To Life In Prison, No Parole For Death Of 17 Year Old In 2023
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre man, found guilty by a Hughes County jury earlier this year, will now spend the rest of his life in prison. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says 25 year-old Davi...
Zach Nelson Jul 15, 2025

Microburst Bruises East Pierre Monday Night
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A freak microburst caused damage around Pierre Monday night. Mike Connelly at the National Weather Service in Aberdeen says conditions over Pierre were just right for destructive win...
Zach Nelson Jul 15, 2025

Hughes County Adopts Updated Building Codes
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission has adopted newer building codes for construction within the County. Building Official Eric Booth says the updated codes reflect codes as of 2021 which h...
Zach Nelson Jul 15, 2025




