Category Archives: Local News
Pierre Man Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Sexual Contact Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre man facing rape and sexual assault charges in Hughes County has pleaded not guilty to those charges. An arraignment was held Tuesday afternoon for 33 year-old Jarrett High B...
May 26, 2026
Pierre Police Arrest 19 Year Old On Speed, DUI And Other Charges
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A 19 year-old Pierre woman was arrested over the Memorial Day holiday weekend on multiple charges including speeding and a second offense drunk driving charge. Pierre Police Captain ...
May 26, 2026
No Changes Coming To Pierre School District Meal Prices Next School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The rate the Pierre School District pays substitute teachers is changing next year. District Business Manager Travis Dovre says subs will see a pay rate increase the same as full tim...
May 26, 2026
Education Officials Hold Dedication For Liberty Tree
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Official with the South Dakota Department of Education and state Historical Society took part in the planting of a Liberty Tree as part of celebrating America's 250th birthday. State...
May 26, 2026
Euclid Crews Get Long Holiday Weekend To Let Work Sites Dry
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Crews working on the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project got the Memorial Day holiday away from the work zone, but are set to resume work today. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporat...
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day Remembrance Held At Riggs Theater Monday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Local Veterans Clubs and community members gathered to honor the fallen during a Memorial Day Remembrance ceremony at the T-F Riggs Theater Monday. Guest speaker, United States Marin...
May 25, 2026
South Dakota Board Of Regents Approves Tuition Increases For Next School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It will cost students and probably their parents more to get that college degree next year. The South Dakota Board of Regents last week approved tuition increases for the 2026-2027 a...
May 23, 2026
Pierre City Commission Approves Street Closures For Run With The Govs Event In June
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- For the ninth time this June dozens will gather to Run with the Govs. The ninth annual Run with the Govs event is set for June 13th. The Pierre City Commission approved a street clos...
May 21, 2026
Grand Theft Case Against Pierre Woman Push Back For Fifth Time
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Grand Theft case against a Pierre woman in Stanley County has been delayed now for a fifth time. Sixth Circuit Judge Bridget Mayer agreed to the extension in the case against 47 ...
May 20, 2026
SkyWest Confirms Extra Flights For South Dakota Pheasant Season In Pierre, Watertown
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Airports in Pierre and Watertown will have extra flights this fall to accommodate additional passenger traffic that comes with the state's pheasant season. Airport liaison to the Pie...
May 20, 2026