Category Archives: Local News
Regional Economy Remains Stalled According To October Mid America Business Index Survey
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The regional economy continues to hover has it has seemingly for years now. The October Mid America Business Conditions Index continues to linger around the growth neutral mark of 50...
Nov 03, 2025
Full Agenda For Fort Pierre City Council Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. City officials will present updates to the Council before Council members cons...
Nov 03, 2025
Pierre's School Playgrounds Get Clean Bill Of Health
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The playground equipment keeping kids active at recess has once again been given a clean bill of health. Pierre School District Buildings and Grounds Director Mark Sommars says due t...
Nov 03, 2025
Mehlhaff Disappointed With Results Of Property Tax Summer Study
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A task force looking for ways to relieve property tax burdens on South Dakotans recently released their recommendations to bring forward to the South Dakota Legislature this winter. ...
Nov 02, 2025
Better Business Bureau Advising Caution When Looking To Support Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The island nation of Jamaica is reeling from the impact of Hurricane Melissa last week. Amid the devastation from the hurricane is a desire to help. It also brings those looking to b...
Oct 31, 2025
Farm Island Recreation Area To Close Monday For Railroad Crossing Replacement
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- As a part of upgrades to it's system across the state, the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad has been updating and replacing grade crossings along its route. Those replacement ...
Oct 31, 2025
Dozens Gather To Fish Capitol Lake For The First Time
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Dozens of families surrounded Capitol Lake on a breezy, but warm Thursday evening to fish for the first time Capitol Lake in Pierre.... Robling says the creation of urban fisheries i...
Oct 30, 2025
Pierre Regional Airport Not Being Impacted Yet By Federal Government Shutdown
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The impacts of the federal government shutdown, so far, hasn't impacted air travel from Pierre Regional Airport. The airport is in the middle of its busiest time of year and Airport ...
Oct 30, 2025
Facebook Post Starts Off Giving Frenzy For Pierre Area Referral Service
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Facebook post is driving donations to Pierre Area Referral Service. PARS Director Corwin Jones says the response for assistance has been outstanding... Volunteers are also needed f...
Oct 30, 2025
Stanley County School Board Receives GOLD Level Award From Associated School Boards Of South Dakota
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota has recognized the Stanley County School Board for their efforts during the previous school year. The Stanley County School Board ha...
Oct 30, 2025
