Category Archives: Local News
Rounds Encourages Support Of Maxing Out H-2B Work Visas
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds and Maine Senator Angus King penned a letter to the Department of Homeland Security seeking the maximum release of H-2B Work Visas for employees comi...
Dec 21, 2025
Security, Seating Impressive For Pierre Mayor During Commissioning
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Commissioning of the U-S-S Pierre last month in Panama City, Florida turned an industrial cargo seaport for container ships into a temporary Navy base. As such, Pierre Mayor Steve...
Dec 19, 2025
Hardwick Outlines Moving Hughes County Coroner's Office Forward With Policy Updates, Training
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Matt Hardwick became Hughes County coroner last year. With a year under his belt he been involved with 30 cases of varying types... One change being implemented is doing blood draws ...
Dec 19, 2025
Fort Pierre To Consider Joining Stanley County, School District For Election Administration
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council continues to examine what future municipal elections will look like now that state law says April elections are a thing of the past. One option is g...
Dec 19, 2025
Harding To Seek Fourth Term As Pierre Mayor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The man who has helped guide a new pool, drinking water plant and other improvements to the City of Pierre is looking to lead for another three years. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding Tues...
Dec 17, 2025
Rhoden Takes Part In Menorah Lighting Ceremony To Celebrate Hanukkah At State Capitol
PIERRE, (KCCR) - With Christmas trees in the Capitol Rotunda as the backdrop South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden participated in a Menorah lighting to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Rabbi Me...
Dec 17, 2025
Rapid City, Pierre And Eastern Railroad Looking To Purchase Rail Assets From State Of South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad is looking to add to it's network in South Dakota by purchasing two pieces of state-owned rail infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Joe...
Dec 17, 2025
Pierre Outdoor Pool Sees More Use In Second Season
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The second year of Pierre's municipal pool was the best one yet for attendance and use. Pierre Recreation Director Cody Pietz says 2025 numbers were up over last year.... The phone n...
Dec 17, 2025
Panama City Goes To Great Lengths To Welcome Pierre Residents For USS Pierre Commissioning
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two cities established two committee to help pull off the Commissioning of the U-S-S Pierre. Mayor Steve Harding appointed the Pierre committee to create a connection to the ship L-C...
Dec 17, 2025
Collaboration Key For Contractor With DOT On Euclid Project
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) - Morris Incorporated of Fort Pierre, as the prime contractor on the two-year Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project, is the force behind the rebuilding of Euclid, Pierre and Pleasan...
Dec 16, 2025
