Category Archives: Local News
Rhoden Gives State Of The State Address Tuesday In Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The 101st session of the South Dakota legislature began Tuesday in Pierre with the annual State of the State Address. Governor Larry Rhoden says he wants to give options to property ...
Jan 13, 2026
Cronin Not Running To Retain Pierre School Board Seat
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A long standing member of the Pierre School Board has decided to step away in 2026. Dan Cronin announced Monday he will not seek re-election to the board this year... Cronin will be ...
Jan 13, 2026
Avera Adds Precision Radiation Treatment Machine To Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Avera's Cancer Institute in Pierre has added new technology to bring enhancement to treatment precision, safety and patient comfort. The health system has added an advanced surface-g...
Jan 13, 2026
Light Agenda For Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. The meeting will start in special business as Commissioners get an update on 2026 tree trimming operat...
Jan 13, 2026
Glodt Hopeful Schools Across South Dakota May Get More Funding Than Proposed By Rhoden
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota legislative session begins Tuesday and funding for education will be one of many topics to grab headlines over the three-month span of the 38-day session. Pierre Sch...
Jan 13, 2026
Property Rights Rally Held At State Capitol On Eve Of Legislative Session
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Supporters of property rights for the fourth year filled the South Dakota State Capitol Rotunda for a pre-legislative session rally. Among the speakers was Charles Maude who went thr...
Jan 12, 2026
Callahan To Not Seek Reelection As Hughes County Sheriff
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- If there is a primary for Hughes County Sheriff in June it will not include current Sheriff Patrick Callahan. Callahan announced Monday he will not seek re-election to the office of ...
Jan 12, 2026
Pierre School Board To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board has an unusually short agenda for it's February meeting tonight. The meeting will start with recognition of the Lakota National Invitational Team Champions an...
Jan 12, 2026
Fort Pierre City Council Holds Informational Special Meeting Business Improvement Districts
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Could Fort Pierre follow Pierre in establishing a Business Improvement District within a Business Improvement District? It was the essence of an informational special meeting he...
Jan 11, 2026
Tax Bills On The Way As Valuations Down For 2027 Payment
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is good news and bad news coming from the Hughes County Courthouse regarding the valuation of your property and paying that bill. Equalization Director Eric Booth says valuatio...
Jan 10, 2026