Category Archives: Local News

State Systems Coming Back Online Following Power Outage At State Data Center
PIERRE, (KCCR) - State computer systems appear to be back on line after an outage that started Tuesday. Around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon state websites were accessible again. Officials with the Bureau ...
Zach Nelson Aug 20, 2025

Days Remain Before Stanley County Students Hit The Books
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Students in the Stanley County School District have one more weekend of freedom before school begins next week. Superintendent Dan Baldwin says students should be prepared to st...
Zach Nelson Aug 20, 2025

More Streets To Reopen Soon Along Euclid Avenue Reconstruction Zone
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Construction crews are continuing to make pace as the construction season is weeks away from closing. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says workers are making progress on Pierr...
Zach Nelson Aug 20, 2025

Capital Complex Beautification And Restoration Approve Location For Noem Trail Of Governors Statue
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission has approved the proposed location for the next addition to the Trail of Governors in Pierre. Trail of Governors Foundat...
Zach Nelson Aug 20, 2025

Callahan Seeks Pickup For Sheriff's Office
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission discussed a budget request from Sheriff Patrick Callahan Tuesday afternoon. Callahan says the issues with his vehicle are mounting... The Hughes County d...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Work Continues Under John Waldron Bridge
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Vehicles have been using the John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge for months now, but finish and detail work remains. Crews have focused their efforts in the final months of the three-year...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Drug Enforcement Administration Urging Parents To Talk With Kids About Drugs As School Year Begins
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With the school year here, the Drug Enforcement Agency is reminding parents to have a talk with their children about drugs and drug-related influences like social media. Emily Murray...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced On Federal Manslaughter Charge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- An Eagle Butte woman has been sentenced on a federal manslaughter charge. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 26 year-old Jaclyn Blue Coat was sentenced last week to 11 years in federa...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

More Budget Requests From Agencies To Come Before Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. The Commission will consider approval of a six-item consent calendar including minutes and claims, a r...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council Continues Discussion On 2026 Budget
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council continues discussions on putting together a budget for next year. Former Pierre Finance Officer Twila Hoffrogge says she's still waiting for propert...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025