Category Archives: Local News
Bill To Support Funding Of Horse Racing One Step Closer To Finish
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to inject life into South Dakota's horse racing industry remains galloping through the South Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1058 would license online pari-mutuel wagering pool...
Feb 05, 2026
US Army Corps Of Engineers Expects Water Conservation To Continue Into Summer On Oahe
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Below normal runoff into the Missouri River is expected to continue into the spring. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers held it's February runoff update Thursday. John Remus, Chief of t...
Feb 05, 2026
Mehlhaff Calls Out Hanson For "Fear Mongering" In Opposition To Data Center Bills
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The debate between property rights and economic development boiled over Thursday during the Republic Legislative leadership press conference at the State Capitol. The exchange starte...
Feb 05, 2026
Candidates In Tripp, Potter And Haakon County Submit Petitions For June Primary
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Candidate List page on the South Dakota Secretary of State's office website grows by the day as more prospective candidates turn in petitions for their office of choice. Barb Des...
Feb 05, 2026
Hughes County Chief Deputy Dustin Drew Appointed Sheriff Follow Sudden Resignation Of Patrick Callahan
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission has appointed Chief Deputy Dustin Drew as the county's new Sheriff... Officially, Drew will serve as interim Sheriff until the results of the June 2nd pr...
Feb 05, 2026
Missing Lyman County Teen Located Wednesday
RELIANCE, (KCCR) -- A missing Lyman County teenager has been found safe. An Endangered Missing Advisory was issued Tuesday evening for 17 year-old Royal Macalister Luft of Reliance. Luft was identifie...
Feb 04, 2026
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Distribution Charge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Thompson man has been convicted of a federal drug charge. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says U-S District Judge Eric Schulte has sentenced 35 year-old Dillon Big Eagle to 11-years ...
Feb 04, 2026
Bill To Increase Fees For Mailing Vehicle License Renewals Passes Senate Transportation Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to increase the fees a county can charge for mailing vehicle registration items back to vehicle owners has been shipped on to the South Dakota Senate. District 24 Representati...
Feb 04, 2026
January Enplanements Clear 1000 For First Time In 6 Years
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Passengers boardings at Pierre Regional Airport are off to their best start in years. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says over 1000 people used Pierre's...
Feb 04, 2026
Bill To Protect Religious Services From Protests Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill proposed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and carried in part by District 24 Senator Jim Mehlhaff is on it's way to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 113 would make disturbin...
Feb 03, 2026
