Category Archives: Local News

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight

PIERRE, (KCCR) — It’s a light agenda again for the Pierre City Commission. Tonight’s meeting begins in special business with an update on the Let Freedom Fly airshow and a report from the Pierre Economic Development Corporation on the Realizing Rural’s Child Care Study. The Commission will consider approval of a seven item consent calendar…read more »

Pierre Woman Arrested Saturday On Kidnapping, Assault Charges

Pierre Woman Arrested Saturday On Kidnapping, Assault Charges

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Pierre man is facing multiple charges following his arrest last weekend. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were called Saturday night around 7:30 to the 400 block of South Robert Street to a reported assault. Investigating officers believe 22 year-old Kris Estes of Pierre had assaulted a female victim by…read more »

Hughes County Commission To Meet Tonight

Hughes County Commission To Meet Tonight

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Hughes County Commission is meeting tonight at the Hughes County Courthouse. The Commission in their special business portion will discuss the Let Freedom Fly Airshow and a raffle by the Militiamen Motorcycle Club. There is no unfinished business for the Commission but a number of new business items. Commissioners will get…read more »

Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight

Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight

FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League building. City officials will give reports to the Council before getting into regular agenda items. A public hearing will be held on a temporary liquor license and the Council will hear an update on construction of the…read more »

Pierre School District Moving Away From Paper School Year Calendars

Pierre School District Moving Away From Paper School Year Calendars

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre School District is making a change many other districts already have to keep patrons of the schools up to date on happenings. They’re doing away with paper school year calendars… Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says paper calendars can become outdated and inaccurate quickly… Glodt says those calendars will…read more »

Pierre Man Sentenced To 35 Years For Assaulting Hughes County Jail Staff

Pierre Man Sentenced To 35 Years For Assaulting Hughes County Jail Staff

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Pierre man has been sentenced for his role in assaulting staff at the Hughes County jail. The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office says 30 year-old Isaiah Rouse was sentenced to 35 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary Friday. A Hughes County jury found Rouse guilty in October on three counts…read more »

City Of Pierre Accepts Property Transfer From Local Developer

City Of Pierre Accepts Property Transfer From Local Developer

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The City of Pierre is now the owner of some pretty much useless terra firma. The good news is the city didn’t use your tax dollars to obtain it. Pierre City Commissioners this week approved a property transfer of in the Riverplace, Second Addition to the city. City Planner Emeline Hoblick says…read more »