Category Archives: Local News

Rapid City Man Arrested Sunday On Burglary, Other Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Rapid City man is arrested Sunday night on burglary and other charges. Pierre Police Captain Kyle Cummings says officers were called Sunday night just before 8:30 pm to a residence...
Zach Nelson Feb 03, 2026

Legislators To Sort Through Another Year Of Election Law Proposals
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There have been at least 22 bills filed for this year's South Dakota Legislative session that deal with elections in the state. Election security bills have been a staple of the last...
Zach Nelson Feb 03, 2026

Hughes County Commission To Move Meeting To Wednesday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission is moving its normal Tuesday afternoon meeting to Wednesday afternoon with a full agenda for consideration. The Commission will start in special business...
Zach Nelson Feb 03, 2026

Fort Pierre City Council Delays Approval Of New Parks Pickup
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council has delayed action on the purchase of a pickup truck budgeted for 2026. Street Superintendent Brett Fergen says the purchase is staying in line with...
Zach Nelson Feb 03, 2026

Tennessee Man Arrested Saturday Morning For Leaving Dogs In Vehicle In Freezing Weather
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre police arrested a Tennessee man over the weekend on an animal abuse charge. Pierre Police Captain Kyle Cummings says officers were dispacted to the Northridge Plaza parking lo...
Zach Nelson Feb 02, 2026

House Committee Defers Action On Bill To Increase Rape Penalty
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill that would increase the penalty for First Degree Rape to a Class B Felony of life in prison. District 28-B Representa...
Zach Nelson Feb 02, 2026

Union Denied Agenda Spot To Discuss Negotiation Issues With Full Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A union representing some City of Pierre employees is being denied an opportunity to hold public conversations with the Pierre City Commission as the sides work toward a collective b...
Zach Nelson Feb 02, 2026

Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. The Council will hear reports from city officials before tackling a lighter ag...
Zach Nelson Feb 02, 2026

Long Days, Nights Ahead For South Dakota Legislature
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Legislature is entering it's only five-day week this week. District 24 Representative Will Mortenson says the most intense part of the 38-day session is here... Cros...
Zach Nelson Feb 01, 2026

Hanson Says Fort Pierre Renewing Talk Of Trying To Get Water From Pierre
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Could Pierre's drinking water treatment plant someday be providing Fort Pierre with Missouri River water to drink? During the Fort Pierre Development Corporation annual meeting ...
Zach Nelson Jan 31, 2026




