Category Archives: Local News
Pierre City Commission Approves Changes Orders For New Ladder Truck
PIERRE, (KCCR) - One of the most expensive items included in the Pierre City Budget for 2026 is money to pay for a new ladder truck for the Pierre Fire Department. The design and building process is u...
Sep 18, 2025
North Dakota Men Sentenced For Eagle Butte Bank Robbery
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two North Dakota men have been sentenced for their role in robbing a bank in Eagle Butte. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 40 year-old Jason Cook and 38 year-old Conrad DeMarce were...
Sep 18, 2025
Rain Slowing Work On Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- After a fairly rain-free period, heavy rains are slowing work on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project, Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher since last week the wo...
Sep 18, 2025
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Making Good Progress On Fort Pierre To Rapid City Upgrades
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The South Dakota State Railroad Board was updated Wednesday on a number of pending projects using various federal grant programs. Air, Rail and Transit Program Manager Jack Dokken say...
Sep 18, 2025
Feeding South Dakota Holds Open House At Pierre Distribution Center To Celebrate 50 Years Of Service For Feeding South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding South Dakota is opening it's doors this month to show the public just how fighting hunger works. Vice President of Public Relations Stace...
Sep 18, 2025
Philip FFA Chapter Receives Grant For Community Service Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Future Farmers of America project from the Philip chapter has been awarded funds to complete their project. The Philip chapter of F-F-A wants to construct a shed for the Philip rod...
Sep 17, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Grant Application For Airport Use Study
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved a grant application to help the city look at future use of Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Manager Casey Pamperien says the grant would help ...
Sep 17, 2025
Reliance Man Sentenced As Part Of Large-Scale Meth Distribution Ring In Central South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) - A Reliance man has been sentenced to federal prison time for his role in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 51 year-old Heath Cho...
Sep 17, 2025
Hughes County Commission Holds Public Hearing For Five-Year Highway Plan
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday afternoon for the county's five-year highway plan. Kyle Kurth with Brosz Engineering presented the plan and says the plan h...
Sep 17, 2025
Shoulder Season Travel A Good Way To Get Away For Less Money, Less Crowds
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- If you're looking to get away right now might be the perfect time to take a trip. Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says the shoulder seasons are starting to get more attentio...
Sep 17, 2025
