Category Archives: Local News

Regional Survey Shows Dip In Mid American Economy In April
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The regional economy dipped in April according the monthly Mid America Business Conditions Index survey. Creighton University economics professor Dr. Ernie Goss says tariff concerns ...
Zach Nelson May 01, 2025

Hughes County Jury Convicts David Shangreaux, Jr. In Stabbing Death Of Pierre Teen
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is justice for Evie Maxey. A Hughes County jury has convicted 25 year-old David Shangreaux, Jr. of Second Degree Murder in a verdict reached Wednesday afternoon. Maxey was disc...
Zach Nelson Apr 30, 2025

Larry Johnson Leaving Reins Of Capital City Band To Bauck, Ruhlman And Vasilie
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Capital City Band is preparing for its season, but doing so with new leadership. Larry Johnson is stepping away from organizing the band. That will fall to Rod Bauck, Gage Ruhlma...
Zach Nelson Apr 30, 2025

Rain Pushing Euclid Time Frame Back
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Rain has put the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project slightly behind. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says the rain, while good for the dry conditions, has the ...
Zach Nelson Apr 30, 2025

Officials Celebrate Charges Against South Dakota Ranch Family Getting Dropped
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota politicians gathered in Washington, D. C. Wednesday celebrating the dismissal of charges against a Pennington County ranch family by federal prosecutors. The Charles and...
Zach Nelson Apr 30, 2025

SkyWest To Add Flights For Pheasant Season At Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- SkyWest Airlines will be serving Pierre with additional flights this upcoming pheasant season. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says four additional round...
Zach Nelson Apr 29, 2025

Progress Being Made On Capitol Complex Projects
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Construction is or has been underway on a number of projects in recent years in the Capitol Complex in central Pierre. Deputy State Engineer Christine Day says the most noticeable is...
Zach Nelson Apr 29, 2025

Thune Points Out Progress Under Trump Administration's First 100 Days
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two weeks ago Congress hit the 100 day mark, the stanch gauge of progress in politics. Tuesday was the 100-day threshold for President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader, South ...
Zach Nelson Apr 29, 2025

BankWest Awards 25 Scholarships To Area Seniors
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- BankWest has awarded 25 scholarships to high school seniors in the BankWest service territory. The two-thousand dollar scholarships are for the 2025-26 school year to allow students ...
Zach Nelson Apr 29, 2025

Drug Enforcement Agency Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizing Fentanyl Awareness Day today with partners in the public health, law enforcement and community organization arenas. Emily Murra...
Zach Nelson Apr 29, 2025