Category Archives: Local News

First Phases Of Euclid Project Nearing Completion
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two weeks remain before the first phases of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project are expected to be complete. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says Pierre Str...
Zach Nelson 20h ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Includes Over $300 Million In Cuts To Essential Air Service
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Cuts to funding for the Essential Air Service have been included in the Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress. Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says right now, the bill cuts ...
Zach Nelson 21h ago

Pierre School Board Bumps Up Pay For Substitutes As Budget Prep Set To Begin
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is meeting this week to begin discussions and assembly of the Fiscal Year '26 budget for the District. The Board, at its June meeting, approved increases to s...
Zach Nelson 23h ago

Third Parties Could Decide If Fort Pierre, WR/LJ Can Help Water Treatment Plant Expand
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Fort Pierre is partnering with West River/Lyman Jones Rural Water System in paying for a study to expand the Mni Wiconi water treatment plant north of Fort Pierre. West River/Lyman J...
Zach Nelson Jun 12, 2025

Arnold Admits Big Challenges To Running For Governor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A 19-year-old Pierre college student announced last week his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the 2026 race. Many candidates have established themselves th...
Zach Nelson Jun 12, 2025

Tribal Law Enforcement, FBI Investigating Two Deaths In Eagle Butte
EAGLE BUTTE, (KCCR) -- Authorities in Eagle Butte are investigating the deaths of two people in the Dewey County community. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Law Enforcement officers responded Tuesday around...
Zach Nelson Jun 12, 2025

Inflation Continues Slow Upward Creep
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Inflation in the middle of the country is continuing to inch upward. Economics Professor Dr. Ernie Goss at Creighton University says the May Mid America Business Condition Index indi...
Zach Nelson Jun 12, 2025

Work Crews Continue Grinding Away On Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The first deadlines for the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project are about three weeks away and crews are bound and determined to hit the mark. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager...
Zach Nelson Jun 11, 2025

Pierre Man Arrested Following Rollover Crash, Search
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A rollover crash in rural Hughes County has led to the arrest of a Pierre man on multiple charges. Sheriff Patrick Callahan says the single-vehicle crash happened Tuesday afternoon n...
Zach Nelson Jun 11, 2025

Game, Fish And Parks Officials Report Camping Down In May
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- May generally brings good camping opportunities to South Dakota state parks. However this May was on the rougher side according to G-F and P Director of Parks and Recreation Jeff Van...
Zach Nelson Jun 11, 2025