Category Archives: Local News

Stanley County GOLD Program Comes Under Boys And Girls Club Partnership
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Stanley County GOLD program is now under the banner of the Boys and Girls Club of America. Steve Steele, C-E-O of the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area says the proces...
Zach Nelson Mar 24, 2025

Euclid Rebuild Project To Begin Next Monday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- One week from today work begins on a two year project to rebuild Euclid Avenue and replace city utilities under the road. Morris Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says Pierre Street s...
Zach Nelson Mar 24, 2025

State Aeronautics Commission Approves Philip Application For Grants To Fund Airport Projects
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Philip Municipal Airport is seeking state and federal funds for improvement projects. The South Dakota State Aeronautics Commission approved applications for Airport Improvement ...
Zach Nelson Mar 23, 2025

District 24 Lawmakers See No Change Coming For Remote State Workers Coming To Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- When serving as Governor, now Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said certain state employees, like cabinet secretaries could work remotely. After becoming Secretary of D-H-S, N...
Zach Nelson Mar 22, 2025

BankWest Announces Douglas Baxter To Serve As New Chief Financial Officer
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- BankWest announced Friday the addition of Douglas Baxter as the financial institutions new Chief Financial Officer. Baxter will oversee BankWest's finances and budgeting. He brings 3...
Zach Nelson Mar 21, 2025

Residents Take Part In Euclid Reconstruction Public Meetings Thursday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Dozens of residents, business owners and first responders took turns Thursday learning about the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gall...
Zach Nelson Mar 21, 2025

Rhoden Sees Opportunity For South Dakota Ag In International Trade
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has been touring the state this week on his Open for Opportunity Tour. Rhoden has been engaged previously as Lieutenant Governor with exploring international trade a...
Zach Nelson Mar 20, 2025

Pierre City Commission Approves Bid For Materials To Correct Northeast Pierre Storm Drainage
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission this week approved a request to improve the drainage in a northeast Pierre neighborhood. Staff Engineer Caleb Huizenga says poor drainage from the city is ...
Zach Nelson Mar 20, 2025

Murder Trial On Track For Late April Start
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A murder trial remains on track for a Pierre man. A hearing in the homicide trial of 26 years-old David Shangreaux, Jr. was held Wednesday afternoon at the Hughes County Courthouse. ...
Zach Nelson Mar 20, 2025

Public Meetings To Be Held Tonight On Euclid Rebuild Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Public meetings will be hosted tonight by the City of Pierre, state Department of Transportation and Morris Incorporated to prepare the community for the Euclid Avenue reconstruction...
Zach Nelson Mar 20, 2025