Category Archives: Local News

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

Triple A South Dakota Reminds Drivers, Students To Watch Out As School Begins For Traffic
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Many schools begin the 2025-26 school year tomorrow across South Dakota and that means busier roads with both vehicles and pedestrians. Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says ...
Zach Nelson Aug 17, 2025

Water Cannon Salute Formally Welcomes SkyWest To Pierre
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- They've been flying for almost two weeks now from Pierre, but city officials in the Capital City gave a formal welcome to SkyWest Airlines and United Express Thursday at Pierre Regio...
Zach Nelson Aug 14, 2025

Lawmakers Hear Update On Bill To Fund Repairs To State Capitol
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Members of the South Dakota Legislature's Executive Board were updated this week on where three-million dollars appropriated for repairs to the South Dakota State Capitol are going. ...
Zach Nelson Aug 14, 2025

Missouri River Runoff For July 75% Of Average
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- July runoff into the Missouri River continues at a below normal pace. Runoff above Sioux City, Iowa was an even two-million acre feet last month which was only 62-percent of average....
Zach Nelson Aug 14, 2025

CACS, Emily's Hope Mark Nearly A Year With Free Access To Naloxone In Central South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- December will mark one year since a naloxone distribution box was installed at Capital Area Counseling Service in Pierre with help from the Emily's Hope organization. C-A-C-S has fun...
Zach Nelson Aug 14, 2025

Work Under Rapid City, Pierre And Eastern Bridge Underway To Connect Utilities Under The Bridge
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Progress continues to be made on the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says Pierre Street between the Federal Building and Wa...
Zach Nelson Aug 13, 2025




