Category Archives: Local News
Green Space, Other Improvements Included With Capitol Lake Memorial Repairs
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Repairs to the memorial structure at Capitol Lake around the Flaming Fountain will take place this fall and into next year. Deputy State Engineer Kristine Day says there is more to t...
Oct 12, 2025
Broad Marketing Pushing South Dakota's Pheasant Season To All Ages
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- In large part, South Dakota's robust pheasant season sells itself, but significant effort is still put in by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department to promote the season. C...
Oct 11, 2025
Highway Patrol Releases Names In Fatal Spink County Crash
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the names of those involved in a fatal two-vehicle head-on crash last week in Spink County. At the time of the crash, a Ford F-150 pulling...
Oct 10, 2025
Pierre Man Recognized With 2025 Governor's Award For Outstanding Employee With A Disability
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre man is one of four individuals and three organizations recognized with a 2025 Governor's Award, marking achievements of those with disabilities in the workspace. Shawn Lyons...
Oct 10, 2025
Small Game License Sales Strong Ahead Of Pheasant Opener
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Tomorrow marks the start...of the rush. South Dakota's resident only pheasant season begins Saturday. Game, Fish and Parks Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschenmann says small game...
Oct 10, 2025
Safety With Lithium-Ion Batteries The Focus For National Fire Prevention Week
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Fire Departments across the country have been marking National Fire Prevention Week this week. The Pierre Fire Department's focus in 2025 is on lithium-ion batteries with the theme "C...
Oct 09, 2025
Bid Awarded For Interstate 90 Construction Work In Lyman County Next Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There will be road construction on at least one section of Interstate 90 in central South Dakota. The South Dakota Transportation Commission approved that bid and seven others Thursd...
Oct 09, 2025
Repairs To Be Made To Damaged Capitol Lake Memorial
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Bureau of Administration and Human Resources has been given the green light to move ahead with repairs to the Capitol Lake monument on the lake's west side. Deputy S...
Oct 08, 2025
Highway 1804 Bridge Named For Onida Fallen Hero
ONIDA, (KCCR) -- Students and residents filled the Sully Buttes High School gym Wednesday afternoon to honor a local Fallen Hero by dedicating a bridge in his name. Department of Veteran's Affairs Dep...
Oct 08, 2025
Euclid Avenue To Reopen Thursday From Prospect Avenue South To Pleasant Drive
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Starting Thursday, traffic should be flowing again on now three blocks of Euclid Avenue. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says Euclid is reopening this week from P...
Oct 08, 2025
