Category Archives: Local News
Hughes County Chief Deputy Dustin Drew Appointed Sheriff Follow Sudden Resignation Of Patrick Callahan
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission has appointed Chief Deputy Dustin Drew as the county's new Sheriff... Officially, Drew will serve as interim Sheriff until the results of the June 2nd pr...
Feb 05, 2026
Missing Lyman County Teen Located Wednesday
RELIANCE, (KCCR) -- A missing Lyman County teenager has been found safe. An Endangered Missing Advisory was issued Tuesday evening for 17 year-old Royal Macalister Luft of Reliance. Luft was identifie...
Feb 04, 2026
Fort Thompson Man Sentenced On Federal Drug Distribution Charge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Thompson man has been convicted of a federal drug charge. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says U-S District Judge Eric Schulte has sentenced 35 year-old Dillon Big Eagle to 11-years ...
Feb 04, 2026
Bill To Increase Fees For Mailing Vehicle License Renewals Passes Senate Transportation Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to increase the fees a county can charge for mailing vehicle registration items back to vehicle owners has been shipped on to the South Dakota Senate. District 24 Representati...
Feb 04, 2026
January Enplanements Clear 1000 For First Time In 6 Years
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Passengers boardings at Pierre Regional Airport are off to their best start in years. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says over 1000 people used Pierre's...
Feb 04, 2026
Bill To Protect Religious Services From Protests Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill proposed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and carried in part by District 24 Senator Jim Mehlhaff is on it's way to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 113 would make disturbin...
Feb 03, 2026
Rapid City Man Arrested Sunday On Burglary, Other Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Rapid City man is arrested Sunday night on burglary and other charges. Pierre Police Captain Kyle Cummings says officers were called Sunday night just before 8:30 pm to a residence...
Feb 03, 2026
Legislators To Sort Through Another Year Of Election Law Proposals
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There have been at least 22 bills filed for this year's South Dakota Legislative session that deal with elections in the state. Election security bills have been a staple of the last...
Feb 03, 2026
Hughes County Commission To Move Meeting To Wednesday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission is moving its normal Tuesday afternoon meeting to Wednesday afternoon with a full agenda for consideration. The Commission will start in special business...
Feb 03, 2026
Fort Pierre City Council Delays Approval Of New Parks Pickup
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council has delayed action on the purchase of a pickup truck budgeted for 2026. Street Superintendent Brett Fergen says the purchase is staying in line with...
Feb 03, 2026
