Category Archives: Local News
Hughes County Commission To Hold First Meeting Of New Year Tuesday Afternoon
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission looks to kick-off 2026 Tuesday afternoon with its first meeting of the new year. Commissioners will hold its annual reorganization with the election of a...
Jan 05, 2026
Crabtree Not Fazed By Low Polling In Race For Congress
PIERRE, (KCCR) - State Senator Casey Crabtree wants to fill the chair in Washington D.C being left open by Congressman Dusty Johnson, as Johnson seeks the Governor's Desk in Pierre. The Madison Republ...
Jan 04, 2026
November Camping Flat But Overall Year Good
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- 2025 was a productive one for the use of camping areas in South Dakota state parks. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren says ove...
Jan 03, 2026
Listeners Select Demolition Of John Waldron Bridge As 2025 Story Of The Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Riverfront Broadcasting listeners have selected, by rousing majority, the 2025 Story of the Year. A total of 516 listeners participated in a Facebook poll to select the Story of the ...
Jan 01, 2026
Dr. Mendel Miller Selected As Next South Dakota State Vet
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has formally announced the appointment of Dr. Mendel Miller of Pierre as South Dakota's next State Veterinarian. Mill...
Jan 01, 2026
Pierre School Board Sets June Election Date
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Pierre School Board has one term ending in 2026. Legislative changes regarding local elections prompted the Board to take action a month earlier than normal.... Pierre School Dist...
Jan 01, 2026
November Game License Sales Continue Steady Trend
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department saw steady game license sales in November. Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschenmann says combination license sales continue to dra...
Jan 01, 2026
Missouri Shores Selects Shelby Bergeson As Next Executive Director
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A change in leadership will take place in 2026 at Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center. Current Executive Director Sarah Reinhart will continue in that role until January 30th. T...
Dec 31, 2025
AMR Sees Busiest Year Yet Serving Pierre/Fort Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It was a busy year for American Medical Response in central South Dakota. Director Matt Hardwick says 2025 was the busiest one for calls for service they've seen yet... Hardwick has ...
Dec 31, 2025
District 24 Lawmakers Lend Names To Pocketful Of Bills Prior To 2026 Session Start
PIERRE, (KCCR) - It's still very early, but the lawmakers of District 24 already have their names connected to proposed legislation for the 2026 session starting in about two weeks. Senator Jim Mehlha...
Dec 31, 2025
