Category Archives: Local News
Pierre/Fort Pierre Community Foundation Accepting Grants Through May 10th
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The grant application window is open for non-profit organizations seeking support from the Pierre-Fort Pierre Community Foundation. Foundation Advisory Council president Matt Brakke ...
Apr 18, 2026
Review Shows Central South Dakota Communications Staying Steady With Call Loads
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- National Public Safety Telecommunications Week ends Saturday. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding issued a proclamation for the week Tuesday. Former manager of the Central South Dakota Commun...
Apr 17, 2026
Fort Pierre Seeks Grant For Recreation Trail Improvement
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council adopted a resolution of support for the submission of an application for funding from the Recreational Trails Program. Fort Pierre Public Utilities ...
Apr 17, 2026
Work To Begin On US Highway 212 In Dewey County Starting Monday
EAGLE BUTTE, (KCCR) -- Starting Monday, U-S Highway 212 in Dewey County will see construction from now until Independence Day. The South Dakota Department of Transportation says U-S Highway 212 from j...
Apr 17, 2026
Drought Stabilizes Across South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Drought has stabilized some after increases across South Dakota last week. The largest drought area in the state remains in the southwest where severe drought extends from the Wyomin...
Apr 16, 2026
Euclid Crews Advancing West On Wynoka, North On Euclid
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Morris Incorporated crews continue to take advantage of fair spring weather to stay on track with the reconstruction of Euclid Avenue. T-J Gallagher with Morris says storm drain work...
Apr 15, 2026
Pierre City Commission Approves Motions To Let PEDCO Sell City Parking Lot To Apartment Developer
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission approved three motions this week to assist in the transferring of a city public parking to the Pierre Economic Development Corporation or PEDCO. PEDCO will...
Apr 15, 2026
Hughes, Stanley Counties Short Of Ballots For Beginning Of Absentee Voting
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Some changes in state law has put county auditors and finance directors in the tough spot of not having ballots ready for the start of absentee voting. Hughes County Finance Officer ...
Apr 15, 2026
Proclamation Made For National Public Safety Telecommunications Week By Mayor Steve Harding
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The week recognizes the job first responder dispatchers play in keeping cities and states safe. The Pierre City Commissio...
Apr 15, 2026
Lake Area Tech, Avera, Capital City Campus Dedicate New Simulation Lab For Nursing Students
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Officials with Lake Area Technical College, Avera Health and Capital City Campus held a dedication ceremony for a new medical simulation lab in Pierre. Lake Area Tech president Tiffa...
Apr 15, 2026
