Category Archives: Local News

Detour Established So Park Street Railroad Crossing Can Be Replaced
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A short-term detour will be in place in Fort Pierre next Thursday so the Park Street railroad crossing can be upgraded with concrete panels as the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern...
Zach Nelson Oct 01, 2025

District 24 Legislators Ready To Support Efforts To Stop Sales Of Illegal Products Targeted At Kids
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The recent indictments against five smoke shops accused of selling illegal products has South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley wanting to reach out to state lawmakers to try and ...
Zach Nelson Oct 01, 2025

Hughes County On The Search Again For New Emergency Management Director
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Hughes and Stanley Counties are again looking at an empty Emergency Manager's chair. Hughes County Human Resource Director Lindsey Rounds says A-J Rounds left the role Tuesday... The...
Zach Nelson Oct 01, 2025

Pierre City Commission Approves Addendum To Agreement With Oahe Family YMCA
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved an addendum to its agreement with the Oahe Family Y-M-C-A. Parks Director Bryan Tipton says both entities are looking to improve and clarify t...
Zach Nelson Oct 01, 2025

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Another fairly light agenda will send the Commission off into October. Only three action items are on ...
Zach Nelson Sep 30, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council Pushes Final Consideration Of Tatanka Trail Phase II To Last Minute Vote Next Monday
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The future of the proposed Tatanka Trail in Fort Pierre will come down to the very last minute with a final vote coming Monday to determine if the recreational trail will be com...
Zach Nelson Sep 30, 2025

Kennebec Woman Killed In Pedestrian/Vehicle Crash West Of DeGray Hill Sunday Night
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal vehicle/pedestrian crash Sunday in Hughes County. According to a release from the Department of Public Safety the crash happe...
Zach Nelson Sep 29, 2025

Hughes County Commission Discusses Options For Employee Compensation
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Hughes County Commission held a rare Monday morning meeting, in part, to discuss where the county sits with wages and employee pay. Human Resource Director Lindsey Rounds says emp...
Zach Nelson Sep 29, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council To Hold Special Meeting Monday Night
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is joining the Hughes County Commission in holding a special meeting Monday. Hughes County's meeting is Monday morning. Fort Pierre's meeting is at ...
Zach Nelson Sep 29, 2025

Pierre School District To Go Through Accreditation Process Next Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Exams are common place in school districts however next year it will be the Pierre School District taking the test. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says accreditation renewal for the ...
Zach Nelson Sep 28, 2025




