Category Archives: Local News
New Road Configurations Leading To Safer South Dakota Roads
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Engineers at the South Dakota Department of Transportation are working everyday to make the roads you drive safer for everyone. Much of that work involves new technologies and roadwa...
Apr 21, 2025
AI Making Identity Theft Easier
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Scammers are looking to artificial intelligence as the next tool to take advantage of good-hearted and unsuspecting people. Better Business Bureau Vice President for South Dakota Jes...
Apr 21, 2025
Dozens Gather Sunday For Annual Easter Egg Eggstravaganza On Governor's Residence Front Lawn
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Dozens of South Dakotans spent part of their Sunday celebrating Easter taking part in the 72nd annual Pierre Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt at the South Dakota Governor's Residence... Th...
Apr 21, 2025
Plans Laid Out For Use Of $3 Million For Capitol Restoration
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Legislature set aside three-million dollars for repair and restoration work inside the South Dakota State Capitol. Last week, the Capitol Complex Beautification and ...
Apr 20, 2025
Pierre School Board Shores Up Insurance For District Employees
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board this month passed a resolution shoring up health insurance for district employees. Business Manager Travis Dovre says premiums are increasing on the plans off...
Apr 19, 2025
Avera's Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center Achieves Reaccreditation From National Children's Alliance
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Child Assessment Center at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre has been re-accredited by the National Children's Alliance. The re-accreditation comes after a lengthy and extensiv...
Apr 18, 2025
Flight Times Available For SkyWest Flights From Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Those looking for flights beyond August 1st at Pierre Regional Airport can start making their plans. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says SkyWest has fli...
Apr 17, 2025
Pierre Chamber Prepping For Twin Fishing Tournaments Next Week
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Lake Sharpe will be busy next week as two fishing tournaments covering four days will consume the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. The Third annual Lake Sharpe Showdown will take place April...
Apr 17, 2025
Hughes County Without Funding For Mosquito Control As State Pulls Back Mitigation Grants
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Hughes County will hold off on mosquito mitigation, unless they think it's needed this year. County Manager Lori Jacobson says the South Dakota Department of Health is not providing ...
Apr 17, 2025
City Of Pierre's Bohnenkamp To Join South Dakota Retailer's Association
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Retailer's Association is adding to it's staff with the creation of the Deputy Executive Director position. Brooke Bohnenkamp will be joining the Retailer's Associat...
Apr 17, 2025
