Category Archives: Local News
Legislators Report Relatively Smooth Sailing As Legislature's Main Run Wraps Up
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The bulk of this year's legislative session is over. Only one day; Veto Day remains. District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram says it was a productive run to the finish... The 38th a...
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Blizzard Conditions Expected This Weekend As Weather System Approaches
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for central South Dakota by the National Weather Service office in Aberdeen for this weekend. Meteorologist Renee Wise says a strong low pressure...
Mar 12, 2026
Pierre, Fort Pierre Recognize Developmental Disability/Traumatic Brain Injury Month in March
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- March is Developmental Disability and Traumatic Brain Injury month and the Cities of Pierre and Fort Pierre recently took time to recognize the month with official proclamations... D...
Mar 12, 2026
Harrold, Philip Men Turn In Petitions For District 24 House, Senate Spots
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The District 24 legislative races are coming more into focus with just a few weeks left for candidates to turn in petitions. Incumbent Senator Jim Mehlhaff turned in petitions March ...
Mar 12, 2026
Names Released In Fatal Mellette County Rollover Crash
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The names of those involved in a fatal rollover crash in Mellette County have been released by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The crash happened Sunday on Ring Thunder Road; 13 mil...
Mar 12, 2026
St. Patrick's Day Parade Route Approved By Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Saint Patrick's Day is less than a week away and an annual tradition is returning to celebrate, the St. Patrick's Day parade in Pierre. The Pierre City Commission entertained a parad...
Mar 11, 2026
Work Underway On Second Year Of Euclid Avenue Reconstruction Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work is off and running on the second year of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says one of the first areas to see construction is on W...
Mar 11, 2026
Mortenson Bill To Permit Licensing Of Cigar Bars Passes Legislature
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- In what could be one of the last actions he'll have taken as a member of the House of Representatives, Will Mortenson has members of the House earlier this week to concur with Senate...
Mar 11, 2026
Flags Ordered To Half-Staff Saturday In Honor Of Former Representative Dean Schrempp
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered flags at the State Capitol in Pierre to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on this Saturday, March 14th to honor former stat...
Mar 11, 2026
More Residents Vent Frustrations Over Proposed Elizabeth Work
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- More local frustration over a proposed widening of Elizabeth Street rained down on the Pierre City Commission for the third week in a row. In the meeting's public comment period Tues...
Mar 11, 2026
