Category Archives: Local News
Mike Mehlhaff Driving Force Behind Connecting City And Ship
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- While Pierre Mayor Steve Harding had a public facing role in the Commissioning of the U-S-S Pierre it was a man he appointed to handle the heavy lifting of connecting Pierre, the com...
Nov 24, 2025
Pierre School Board Lays Out Timeline For Superintendent Selection
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is digging into the search for a new superintendent as current Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt is looking to retire in the spring. Pierre School Board Presiden...
Nov 23, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council Approves Professional Services Proposal For 2026 Street Work
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council approved authorization for a professional services proposal for street improvements next year with I-S-G of Pierre. Justin Hein with I-S-G says the ...
Nov 22, 2025
Missouri River Basin Climate Outlook Projects More Moisture This Winter
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Due to the recently ended government shutdown the U-S Army Corps of Engineers canceled their Fort Pierre fall public meeting in place of a virtual meeting online. The Corps just recen...
Nov 22, 2025
Harding Brings Spirit Of Namesake City To Commissioning Of USS Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre Mayor Steve Harding was a centerpiece of sorts representing the city during the Commission week last week for the U-S-S Pierre. Harding took part in a ceremony rehearsal last ...
Nov 21, 2025
Fort Pierre Sales Taxes Strong Heading Into Holiday Shopping Season
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Sales tax receipts in Fort Pierre for the end of summer ended up strong. Acting Fort Pierre Finance Officer Twila Hoffrogge feels confident about the city's budget heading into the h...
Nov 20, 2025
Thune Ready To Get Congress, Senate Back On Track
PIERRE, (KCCR) - With the federal government shutdown over, it's time for Congress to get to work finishing the appropriations process. South Dakota Senator and Senate Majority Leader John Thune says ...
Nov 20, 2025
Game, Fish And Parks Officials Looking At How To Boost Midweek Camping At State Parks
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Midweek camping in South Dakota is down. It's a trend being seen at state parks and recreation area across the country. Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren says l...
Nov 20, 2025
Pierre Residents Make Trip To Witness History With USS Pierre Commissioning
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Of the 35-hundred who attended the Commissioning ceremony for the U-S-S Pierre last week at least a dozen or came from the City of Pierre. Two of those were District 24 State Senator...
Nov 20, 2025
Pierre Regional Airport Survives FAA Flight Reductions With No Immediate Impacts
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With the longest federal government shutdown in history behind the nation air traffic is returning to normal of the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts at major airpo...
Nov 19, 2025
