Category Archives: Local News
Game, Fish And Parks Rolls Out New Aquatic Access Recorder For Getting Public Input On Water Access
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has a new tool to help them determine what's needed to keep access areas to lakes and rivers in the best conditions possible. Aquatic...
Jun 21, 2025
Public Progress Hearing Held For Grants Used By Missouri Shores For House Of Hope
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A public hearing was held this week during the Pierre City Commissions' meeting as part of the Community Development Block grant utilized by Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Shelter...
Jun 20, 2025
State Aeronautics Commission Approves Use Of Pierre Aviation Fuel Taxes For Airport Fire Truck Equipment
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota State Aeronautics Commission approved the use of Pierre's aviation fuel tax allotment to cover additions to Pierre Regional Airport's new firefighting vehicle. Jon B...
Jun 20, 2025
America 250 SD Planning Commission Discussing Nationwide Reading Of Declaration Of Independence As Part Of United State's 250th Birthday Party
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A group of South Dakotans has been working over the last year to help get the state ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United State of America in 2026. One plan under consi...
Jun 19, 2025
Fort Pierre Sales Taxes Remain Strong Through Spring
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Sales taxes in Fort Pierre remain in a positive position. Mayor Gloria Hansen says the most recent receipts show growth continuing from last year's pace... Hansen says Fort Pier...
Jun 19, 2025
Seven Bikes Given To Boys And Girls Club Members Through Pfrimmer's Pedal Promise
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Seven members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area will be riding in style this summer thanks to the Pfrimmer Pedal Promise. The youngsters gathered at a local store Wednes...
Jun 18, 2025
Euclid Project Still On Track After Slowdown From Tuesday Night Rains
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A week and a half remains until the first deadline for the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says heavy rain Tuesday night in...
Jun 18, 2025
Recount Of Pierre City Commission Election Shows No Change From Original Results; Reitzel And Lerseth To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd. A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthou...
Jun 18, 2025
Mehlhaff Ponders Possible PUC Run
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The 2026 general election is gearing up already well over a year ahead of election day. Most of the talk has surrounded the election for governor, but a number of constitutional offi...
Jun 18, 2025
Pierre City Commission Updated On 2024 Annual Drinking Water Report
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission received the 2024 annual drinking water quality report Tuesday night. Water Superintendent Robert Townley says the city tested for over 90 different potent...
Jun 18, 2025
