Category Archives: Local News
Light Agenda Again For Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Again, a light agenda comes before the Pierre City Commission. The consent calendar has more items on it than the main body of the agenda. The calendar includes the usual minutes and...
Jun 03, 2025
Business Owners Bring Concerns Over Ninth Avenue To Fort Pierre City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Pierre couple brought their concerns over the condition of Ninth Avenue to the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night. Karl Rathbun says with Independence Day coming he wa...
Jun 03, 2025
Another State Employee Facing Charges Involving Personal Gain Through Employment
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Another former state employee is facing charges filed by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office for alleged crimes involving her employment. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 2...
Jun 02, 2025
Impact Of Tariffs Showing On Latest Mid America Business Conditions Index
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The May Mid America Business Conditions Index fell from April but remains in a growth positive position. However, Creighton University economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss says tariffs...
Jun 02, 2025
Hardest Part Of Euclid Reconstruction Behind For Work Crews
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The hardest, most difficult parts of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project should be in the rear view mirror for crews working on the project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manag...
Jun 01, 2025
Pierre City Commission Candidates Vary On Solutions For Child Care Shortages
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Housing has been at the top of the list for the candidates running for Pierre City Commission, but daycare has been close behind. Matthew Reitzel says people are the driver for solvi...
May 31, 2025
Pierre City Officials Encourage Early Booking Of SkyWest Flights For Best Values
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre's air service with Denver Air Connection should be ending now and transitioning to United Express under the SkyWest banner. SkyWest asked for more time and Denver Air agreed t...
May 31, 2025
Communication Key To GF&P Efforts To Limit Zebra Mussels
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- One of the biggest tools the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has in slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species is communication. Fisheries Program Administrator Jake...
May 31, 2025
Ballot Tabulator Test For Pierre City Commission Election Conducted Thursday Morning
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Hughes County ballot tabulating equipment was tested publicly Thursday morning ahead of the Pierre City Commission election Tuesday. A crowd of three watched Hughes County Finance Of...
May 29, 2025
State Transportation Commission Adopts Administrative Speed Zone Rules For Hughes, Stanley Counties
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota State Transportation Commission has given approval to proposed changes to language in the speed zone rules for Hughes and Stanley Counties. Department of Transportat...
May 29, 2025
