Category Archives: Local News

Plat Change Request Could Bring Drainage Frustrations To Fort Pierre City Council Decision
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council introduced a plat change request in setting would could be a loud and contentious meeting in two weeks to consider possible approval of the action. ...
Zach Nelson Oct 21, 2025

Planning For Large Construction Projects Involve Trust, Estimates To Hit Targets
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Crews working on the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction have a deadline. November 21st their work on the 2025 part of the two-year project is supposed to be done. But how is that time dete...
Zach Nelson Oct 20, 2025

Winter Outlook Calling For La Nina To Develop Over Pacific
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The National Weather Service has released its forecast for the upcoming winter for the region that includes South Dakota. Laura Edwards is South Dakota's State Climatologist. She say...
Zach Nelson Oct 20, 2025

Pierre Smoke Shop Owner Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges Coming From Statewide Sting
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre business owner facing charges connected to a statewide sting of smoke shops allegedly selling illegal products has pleaded not guilty to those charges. Appearing before Sixt...
Zach Nelson Oct 20, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. The Council will get reports from city officials before getting into the agend...
Zach Nelson Oct 20, 2025

Pierre School Board Considering Policy Change On Obscene Material To Fit State Law
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board has given first reading to policy changes regarding obscene materials in district libraries. The changes are being proposed to align the policies with state l...
Zach Nelson Oct 19, 2025

Slowdown In Camping Being Seen Across The Region
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Camping at South Dakota state parks and recreation areas has been strong most of the year, but September saw a decline in those staying in state camping areas. Parks and Recreation D...
Zach Nelson Oct 18, 2025

Extra Time Encouraged For Travelers Using Pierre Regional Airport During Pheasant Season
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota's pheasant season kicks off in earnest tomorrow. That means Pierre Regional Airport is in its busiest time of year. It's even busier this year with the addition of four ...
Zach Nelson Oct 17, 2025

Repairs To Areas Around Flaming Fountain To Retain All Memorials
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Repairs and upgrades are being planned for the areas around the Flaming Fountain on Capitol Lake. Deputy State Engineer Kristine Day says all of the memorials themselves are not bein...
Zach Nelson Oct 17, 2025

Avera Health Encouraging Awareness Of Breast Health During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PIERRE, (KCCR) --Orange is a primary color in October, but so is pink. Pink as in awareness for breast cancer for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The American Cancer Society says deaths from breast can...
Zach Nelson Oct 17, 2025




