Category Archives: Local News

Work Continues Under John Waldron Bridge
PIERRE, (KCCR) - Vehicles have been using the John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge for months now, but finish and detail work remains. Crews have focused their efforts in the final months of the three-year...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Drug Enforcement Administration Urging Parents To Talk With Kids About Drugs As School Year Begins
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With the school year here, the Drug Enforcement Agency is reminding parents to have a talk with their children about drugs and drug-related influences like social media. Emily Murray...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Eagle Butte Woman Sentenced On Federal Manslaughter Charge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- An Eagle Butte woman has been sentenced on a federal manslaughter charge. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 26 year-old Jaclyn Blue Coat was sentenced last week to 11 years in federa...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

More Budget Requests From Agencies To Come Before Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. The Commission will consider approval of a six-item consent calendar including minutes and claims, a r...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council Continues Discussion On 2026 Budget
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council continues discussions on putting together a budget for next year. Former Pierre Finance Officer Twila Hoffrogge says she's still waiting for propert...
Zach Nelson Aug 19, 2025

Focus On Safety Shifts To Students As School Year Begins Through Euclid Construction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With school starting, one of the biggest concerns with the Euclid Avenue reconstruction is the safety of children going to school, specifically Georgia Morse Middle School and St. Jo...
Zach Nelson Aug 18, 2025

Kristi Noem Statue Under Construction For 2026 Unveiling
PIERRE, (KCCR) - In 2022, the Trail of Governors in Pierre was successfully brought current by the recreation of former state governors at various places across the Capital City. Dedication ceremonies...
Zach Nelson Aug 18, 2025

Fort Pierre City Council To Meet Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. Council members will hear reports from city officials before getting into the ...
Zach Nelson Aug 18, 2025

Hughes County Commission To Meet Tuesday Afternoon
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Hughes County Commission is meeting Tuesday at the Hughes County Courthouse. The Commission will hold a public hearing for a Planned Unit Development or P-U-D for Inman Tract Two ...
Zach Nelson Aug 18, 2025

More History Found As Euclid Project Moves Along
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work is underway to make improvements to City of Pierre infrastructure from the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern railroad bridge over Pierre Street north to Pleasant Drive. T-J Gallagh...
Zach Nelson Aug 18, 2025




