Category Archives: Local News
Rounds Says Inspector General Continuing To Dig Into South Dakota Mail Slowdown
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- U-S Senator Mike Rounds isn't holding back when talking about snail-like mail service in South Dakota... Rounds says it's important to remember the issues are at a high level in the ...
May 18, 2026
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. The meeting will begin with city officials giving any updates to the Council b...
May 18, 2026
Workforce Development And Education Center Ready To Keep South Dakota Safe, Healthy, Educated
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Department of Health is moving its State Health Lab operations into the Workforce Development and Education Center beginning today. State Health Secretary Melissa Ma...
May 17, 2026
Work Crews Keep Marching Up Euclid With Improvements
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Morris Incorporated work crews and related subcontractors continue the march north up Euclid Avenue. At last week's public update meeting Morris Operations Manager T-J Gallagher used...
May 17, 2026
Harvard Includes Pierre School District In Report On Education Gains With Students Post Covid
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School District has been singled out among districts across the state and nation for showing gains in educational success with students. So much so, Harvard University fea...
May 16, 2026
Workforce Development And Education Center Nears Completion
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission was given a virtual tour of sorts of the new Workforce Development and Education Center in Pierre. South Dakota Department of Health officials presented a ...
May 15, 2026
Drought Continues Spread North Through South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Drought has expanded its grip on South Dakota. This week's update of the U-S Drought Monitor for the state shows a massive expansion of abnormally dry areas across the state. Abnorma...
May 14, 2026
Weather Holds Back Use Of South Dakota Campgrounds In April
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- April camping use at South Dakota state park and recreation areas was down. Parks Division Director Jeff VanMeetern with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department says a cool ...
May 14, 2026
Riverfront Broadcasting To Acquire Six Watertown Radio Stations From Connoisseur Media
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Riverfront Broadcasting is growing again across South Dakota. Multiple broadcasting industry websites are reporting that Riverfront has agreed, pending regulatory approval by the Fed...
May 14, 2026
Capital City Band Ready For 2026 Season
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- One of the oldest municipal bands in the state is preparing for a full 2026 at the Steamboat Park Amphitheater. Rod Bauck, Mike Vassel and Gage Ruhlman are starting their second year...
May 13, 2026