Category Archives: Local News

Motions Hearing Held In Hughes County Sexual Assault Case
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A series of motions were ruled on Tuesday during a motions hearing in the sexual assault case of 33 year-old Jarrett High Bear of Pierre. Most of the nearly 20 motions found no objec...
Zach Nelson Jun 09, 2026

New District 24 Delegation Looking Forward To Working Together This Winter
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Republican votes set the zone for District 24 in the South Dakota legislature for the next two years. Primary voters returned incumbent Senator-elect Jim Mehlhaff and Representative-...
Zach Nelson Jun 09, 2026

BankWest Awards Scholarships To Area Students
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- BankWest is helping 24 students continue their education with the awarding of two-thousand dollars scholarships. BankWest Chairman and C-E-O Charles Burke the Third says the students...
Zach Nelson Jun 09, 2026

Light Agenda For Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A light agenda comes before the Pierre City Commission tonight. There is no special business on the agenda and Commissioners will consider approval of a five-item consent calendar. T...
Zach Nelson Jun 09, 2026

Glodt, Cronin Take Part In Final School Board Meeting
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two long standing figures of Pierre education took part in their final Pierre School Board meetings Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt is retiring after 19 years a Superint...
Zach Nelson Jun 09, 2026

Hughes County Commission Hears Concerns, Discusses Solutions For Dusty 293rd Avenue
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission discussed concerns from local businesses about controlling dust and the condition of 293rd Avenue. The county has been using magnesium chloride or mag wa...
Zach Nelson Jun 08, 2026

Fort Pierre City Council Clears Way For New Water Storage Facility With Land Purchase
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council paved the way forward for a new water storage facility. At their last meeting they authorized the purchase of land from CAM Rentals for the tank. As...
Zach Nelson Jun 08, 2026

Pierre School Board To Hold June Meeting Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is holding its June meeting tonight. The Board will recognize the Tri M Honor Society before considering approval of an eight-item consent calendar. Superinte...
Zach Nelson Jun 08, 2026

Metzinger Installed As New Hughes County Sheriff
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission chose last week to put Sheriff-elect Jeff Metzinger to work early. An installation ceremony to appoint Metzinger sheriff was held as a part of the Hughes...
Zach Nelson Jun 08, 2026

Curb Installation Nearing On Euclid Avenue
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Depending on how much rain at the end of last week impacted work, curbs should be installed this week on Euclid Avenue between Elizabeth Street and Broadway Avenue. T-J Gallagher wit...
Zach Nelson Jun 08, 2026




