Category Archives: Local News

Pierre To Hold Welcome For SkyWest In Mid-August
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Pierre will be rolling out the red carpet for the second time to welcome the return of SkyWest Airlines to Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Com...
Zach Nelson Jul 30, 2025

Pierre Woman Sentenced For Role In Meth Distribution Ring
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A sixth person has been sentenced for their role in a central South Dakota methamphetamine distribution ring. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 42 year-old Misty Stahlhoefer of Pierr...
Zach Nelson Jul 29, 2025

Nine People Arrested Last Weekend By Pierre Police
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre police were busy last weekend with no less than nine people being arrested for everything from outstanding warrants to public indecency. On Saturday around 9:15 pm officers we...
Zach Nelson Jul 29, 2025

Thune Hoping Democrats Give Same Consideration To Trump Nominees Republicans Did For Biden
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Republicans in Congress continue to push forward the agenda of President Donald Trump. Despite having the majority in both chambers South Dakota Senator John Thune says Democrats con...
Zach Nelson Jul 29, 2025

Light Agenda For Pierre City Commission Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Another short agenda will greet Commissioners this evening. In special business, Commissioners will he...
Zach Nelson Jul 29, 2025

New Space Exhibit Open At South Dakota Discovery Center
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- An exhibit is open at the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre that is opening the galaxy to those both young and hold. Exhibit Hall Manager Allison Graviett-Pfaff says LUNAR LIFE...
Zach Nelson Jul 28, 2025

Pierre School District Putting Final Pieces Together Ahead Of 2025-26 School Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The new school year is right around the corner and the Pierre School District like other Districts across the state is preparing to bring students back to class. Pierre Schools Super...
Zach Nelson Jul 28, 2025

Former Crow Creek Tribal Official Sentenced For Embezzling From Tribe
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A former Crow Creek Sioux Tribal Human Resources Director has been sentenced for embezzling money from the Tribe. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 35 year-old Mariah Sazue of Fort T...
Zach Nelson Jul 28, 2025

Murdo Firefighter Killed In Crash Responding To Draper Grassfire
DRAPER, (KCCR) -- The Murdo Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed the death of one of their members in response to a grass fire near Draper Saturday night. The Department released a statement confir...
Zach Nelson Jul 28, 2025

Fort Pierre Brings Former Pierre Finance Officer In To Help City Limp Through Budget Process, City Operations
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Fort Pierre is getting some more temporary help in the city office from someone across the river in Pierre. Mayor Gloria Hansen says the city has reached an agreemen...
Zach Nelson Jul 27, 2025