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Crow, Potts Hold On To Take National Walleye Tour Event At Lake Sharpe
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Relying on a strong day one total, Robert Crow of Paterson, Washington won the pro side of the National Walleye Tour event on Lake Sharpe Friday afternoon. Crow tallied five-pounds, ...
Zach Nelson Apr 25, 2025

21 Pounds The Benchmark Heading Into Final Day Of National Walleye Tour Event On Lake Sharpe
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Rain made for a tough first day of the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's National Walleye Tour event on Lake Sharpe. Of the 90 competitors eight are from the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. Leadi...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Office Of The State Engineer Proposes Study For Complete Capitol Restoration Of Building's Functional Systems
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission heard an update this month on plans for a full renovation of the State Capitol Building. Deputy State Engineer Christine...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Study To Look At Use Off Corps Lots In Fort Pierre Approved
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Fort Pierre is one step closer to seeing if residential lots bought out by the U-S Army Corps of Engineers could ever be put back to use for housing in the city. May...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

State Transportation Commission Approves 2025 Fallen Hero Bridge Dedications
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 19 new Fallen Hero Bridge Dedications to take place in 2025. A total of 14 ceremonies will be held to honor the service member...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Crews Staying On Track With Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work crews continue to stay on target with the reconstruction of Euclid Avenue. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says crews worked overnight to install a manhole ...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Pierre Marking Arbor Day With Annual Student Tree Giveaways
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Pierre is marking Arbor Day today. The day itself is Friday, but second grade students in the Pierre and Stanley County Schools will be given trees to plant to learn more...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Pierre Mom Selected To Take Part In Mother Of The Year Competition
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Mother's Day is still a few weeks away, but a Pierre mom is in the running to be this year's Mother of the Year. Skyla Nicholas is headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico for the 2025 Americ...
Zach Nelson Apr 24, 2025

Pierre City Commission Approves Amendment To Euclid Avenue Agreement With Engineering Firm
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- While the Euclid Reconstruction project is about making much needed repairs to Euclid Avenue, it is also about updating decades old City of Pierre infrastructure. The Pierre City Com...
Zach Nelson Apr 23, 2025

Fort Pierre To Get Aggressive In Reopening 9th Avenue
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council has agreed to move forward with a more durable fix for Ninth Avenue at the streets intersection with Yellowstone Street. Justin Hein with I-S-G, one...
Zach Nelson Apr 23, 2025