Category Archives: Local News
Delivery Paperwork Signed Officially Transfering USS Pierre To Navy
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It's formal ceremonial commissioning is still a few months away, but as of Friday, the future U-S-S Pierre is officially property of the United States Navy. Delivery documents were s...
Jul 11, 2025
Game, Fish And Parks Commission Approves Lease Amendment With City Of Fort Pierre
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has approved an amendment to an agreement it has with the City of Fort Pierre. Sean Blanchette with the G-F-and-P says Fort Pier...
Jul 11, 2025
Run To Raise Funds For Crisis Hotline Holding Special Meaning To Pierre Runner
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre's Laura Ringling is training alongside 11 other South Dakotans preparing for the 2025 The 437 Project. The 437 Project is a cross-state run to raise funds for the Helpline Cen...
Jul 10, 2025
Pierre School Board Approves Increases In Meal Rates For 2025-26 School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board approved moving forward with increases in meal prices for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Business Manager Travis Dovre says the prices proposed in May have...
Jul 10, 2025
Active Weather Bringing Drought Reductions To South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- An active weather pattern may be bringing severe weather to parts of South Dakota, but it is easing drought concerns in the state. Statewide, severe drought is unchanged at three-qua...
Jul 10, 2025
Silver Spur Closes Wednesday For Clean Up After Small Fire
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Pierre restaurant is expected to reopen Thursday following a small fire Wednesday morning. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief John Luce says firefighters respond...
Jul 10, 2025
Fireworks Started Fire Brings Fire Reminders From Pierre Fire Chief
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Officials with the City of Pierre are reminding residents of fire safety after issues over the Fourth of July holiday period. Fire Chief Ian Paul says residents, for the most part, f...
Jul 10, 2025
Fort Pierre Mayor Addresses Recent Power Outage With City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hansen addressed a power outage that blackened the city for a time two weeks ago. A bull snake was the ultimate cause of the outage at West Central Elec...
Jul 09, 2025
March Uphill Continues For Euclid Avenue Rebuilders
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Construction crews are continuing their march north up Euclid Avenue. Erin Severyn with Morris Incorporated says finish work on the first parts of the project continues.... Work is p...
Jul 09, 2025
Missouri River Energy Services Honors Mayor Steve Harding With Community Leader Award
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre Mayor Steve Harding was honored for his work with public power Tuesday night. Leadership from Missouri River Energy Services attended the Pierre City Commission meeting to hon...
Jul 08, 2025
