Category Archives: Local News
Pierre College Student Announced Democratic Bid For South Dakota Governor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There has been plenty of rumble from Republicans about who is or could run for governor in 2026, but Democrats have been silent....until Saturday..." Arnold is 19 and claims to be th...
Jun 07, 2025
Fines Wants Action Taken To Start Securing Hughes County Courthouse
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Hughes County is looking to take security at the courthouse in Pierre to the next level. What that level looks like is up to discussion. Hughes County Commission chair Rob Fines want...
Jun 07, 2025
Sioux Avenue Cruise Night Returning Saturday Evening
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Cool cats and cooler cars will be on the prowl this Saturday night. The Sioux Avenue Cruse night is returning following approvals this week by the Pierre City Commission. Organizer C...
Jun 06, 2025
Draper Man's Petition To Make Changes To Turkey, Antelope License Draw Structure Denied By Game, Fish And Parks Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has rejected a petition filed by a Draper man to expand licensed hunting opportunities in the state. Brett Waibel wants a change to t...
Jun 06, 2025
Missouri River Runoff Improves In May But Not Enough To Increase Reservoir Levels
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- May runoff into the Missouri was above average but that isn't doing much for the overall level of reservoirs along the Mighty Mo. Kevin Stamm with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers say...
Jun 06, 2025
South Dakota Drought Conditions Continue Slow Improvement
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is more improvement across central South Dakota in this week's U-S Drought Monitor for the state. As a state, extreme drought was eliminated this week with severe drought uncha...
Jun 05, 2025
Pierre Teen Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Agar
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre teenager has been killed in a three vehicle crash in Sully County. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the 16 year-old male driver of a 2017 Dodge Ram was travelin...
Jun 04, 2025
America 250 South Dakota Commission Approves Custom Rifle Raffle As Fundraiser For Celebrating America's Birthday Next Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The America 250 South Dakota Commission continues planning for events and activities to help celebrate the United States Of America's 250th birthday in 2026. State Historical Society...
Jun 04, 2025
Area School Board Races Included In Tuesday Election
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It wasn't just an election for the Pierre City Commission Tuesday. Voters in a number of area school districts held elections for their school boards. Ty Norman won the race for Stan...
Jun 04, 2025
Following May Rain Euclid Project Back On Original Completion Timelines
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work crews on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction are back on track. After rains in May slowed progress, Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says work continues near th...
Jun 04, 2025
