Category Archives: Local News
Minor Error Only Hold Up In Pierre City Commission Election
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Only approximately 10-percent of registered voters took part in Tuesday's Pierre City Commission election. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva assisted City of Pierre staff in...
Jun 04, 2025
Lerseth, Reitzel Win Pierre City Commission Seats Pending Possible Larsen Recount
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There will be new names on the Pierre City Commission in July. Election results are unofficial until next Tuesday's Pierre City Commission canvas, but Robin Lerseth has earned a chai...
Jun 04, 2025
May Best Month Yet For Enplanements At Pierre Regional
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- May was the best month of the year so far for flying from Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says May 2025 just about matched May o...
Jun 04, 2025
Thune Pleased With Progress But More Work Remains For Senate
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Republican controlled Congress is now entering its sixth month. South Dakota Senator John Thune says Congress have been delivering on President Donald Trump's agenda... Thune is ...
Jun 03, 2025
Light Agenda Again For Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Again, a light agenda comes before the Pierre City Commission. The consent calendar has more items on it than the main body of the agenda. The calendar includes the usual minutes and...
Jun 03, 2025
Business Owners Bring Concerns Over Ninth Avenue To Fort Pierre City Council
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Fort Pierre couple brought their concerns over the condition of Ninth Avenue to the Fort Pierre City Council Monday night. Karl Rathbun says with Independence Day coming he wa...
Jun 03, 2025
Another State Employee Facing Charges Involving Personal Gain Through Employment
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Another former state employee is facing charges filed by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office for alleged crimes involving her employment. Attorney General Marty Jackley says 2...
Jun 02, 2025
Impact Of Tariffs Showing On Latest Mid America Business Conditions Index
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The May Mid America Business Conditions Index fell from April but remains in a growth positive position. However, Creighton University economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss says tariffs...
Jun 02, 2025
Hardest Part Of Euclid Reconstruction Behind For Work Crews
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The hardest, most difficult parts of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project should be in the rear view mirror for crews working on the project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manag...
Jun 01, 2025
Pierre City Commission Candidates Vary On Solutions For Child Care Shortages
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Housing has been at the top of the list for the candidates running for Pierre City Commission, but daycare has been close behind. Matthew Reitzel says people are the driver for solvi...
May 31, 2025
