Category Archives: Local News
Pierre School Board Considering Policy Change On Obscene Material To Fit State Law
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board has given first reading to policy changes regarding obscene materials in district libraries. The changes are being proposed to align the policies with state l...
Oct 19, 2025
Slowdown In Camping Being Seen Across The Region
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Camping at South Dakota state parks and recreation areas has been strong most of the year, but September saw a decline in those staying in state camping areas. Parks and Recreation D...
Oct 18, 2025
Extra Time Encouraged For Travelers Using Pierre Regional Airport During Pheasant Season
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota's pheasant season kicks off in earnest tomorrow. That means Pierre Regional Airport is in its busiest time of year. It's even busier this year with the addition of four ...
Oct 17, 2025
Repairs To Areas Around Flaming Fountain To Retain All Memorials
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Repairs and upgrades are being planned for the areas around the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake. Deputy State Engineer Kristine Day says all of the memorials themselves are not bein...
Oct 17, 2025
Avera Health Encouraging Awareness Of Breast Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PIERRE, (KCCR) --Orange is a primary color in October, but so is pink. Pink as in awareness for breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society says deaths from breast can...
Oct 17, 2025
Stanley County Schools To Take Part In Two Community Engagement Events Before The End Of October
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Stanley County Schools are holding two special events with students in the next few weeks. United Day is first up on Wednesday October 22nd. United Day is designed as a powerful...
Oct 17, 2025
Pierre City Commission Gives Go-Ahead For Emergency Sewer Repair
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission approved an emergency repair to a major sewer line serving the western side of the city. Operations and Construction Manager Josh Bible says the repairs ha...
Oct 16, 2025
Morris Incorporated Picks Up National Award For Capitol Lake Dredging Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Morris Incorporated has been at the center of the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project. But, the Fort Pierre contractor was recently awarded with a nation recognition by the Associate...
Oct 16, 2025
Beck Motors Selected As South Dakota Nominee For TIME Dealer Of The Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Beck Motor Company of Pierre and general manager Steve Beck has been nominated for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award. Beck is one of 47 dealer nominees from across the United St...
Oct 16, 2025
Pierre Woman Takes Search For Kidney Donor To Social Media
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre woman is reaching out through social media hoping to find someone special with some-thing special, a kidney. Hannah Wagoner, on Facebook, says she was hoping to not ask for ...
Oct 16, 2025
