Category Archives: Local News
National Weather Service Marks Winter Weather Preparedness Day
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Recent cooler temperatures are a sign of what's ahead as we head into winter. Peter Rogers is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls......
Oct 27, 2025
State Officials Questioned By Lawmaker On Upcoming Repairs Near Flaming Fountain
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A legislative change added two state lawmakers to the Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission. The change was made to add legislative accountability to the board. W...
Oct 27, 2025
Pleasant Drive The Focus As Euclid Work Nears 2025 End
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- One of the last areas to get finished as a part of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction this year is Pleasant Drive. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says they hope to have that op...
Oct 27, 2025
Enrollment Trending Lower In Pierre School District
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School District is looking at some smaller class sizes in the future and that could have an impact on funding for the district. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says lower e...
Oct 26, 2025
Former State Lawmaker Jeff Monroe To Seek State Treasurer
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A familiar name in Pierre political circles is looking to get back in the game. Former District 24 legislator Jeff Monroe has announced he's running for South Dakota Treasurer. That ...
Oct 26, 2025
State Transportation Officials Watching Federal Government Shutdown Closely
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- As the shutdown of the federal government continues its impact is still a question mark none can answer especially with the impact to funding for various infrastructure. South Dakota...
Oct 25, 2025
Rhoden Announces Zero-Interest Loans For Airport Expansions In Sioux Falls, Rapid City
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced Friday a plan to help regional airports in the state's two largest cities finish off pending expansion projects. Rhoden says money set as...
Oct 24, 2025
Lease Amendment To Allow River Cities Public Transit To Build Bus Barn For Youth Transport Vehicles
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved an amendment to the lease agreement it has with River Cities Public Transit. City Administrator Kristie Honeywell says the current agreement h...
Oct 23, 2025
Jail Staff Applauded For Recent Actions To Save Inmate Lives In Jail
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A group of Hughes County Detention Deputies at the Hughes County Jail is being commended for taking action to save the lives of two inmates within their custody. Sheriff Patrick Call...
Oct 23, 2025
Work Beginning On Eventual Replacement Of I-90 Bridge At Chamberlain
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Transportation Commission received an update Thursday on the status of the over 18-hundred bridge structures in the state. Bridge Engineer Steve Johnson says the sta...
Oct 23, 2025
