Category Archives: Local News
Capitol Avenue Intersection Nearing Reopening On Euclid Reconstruction Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- As the first phases near completion on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction plans are being finalized for the next section of work. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher s...
Jul 07, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Lease For SkyWest To Use Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission paved the way for United Express to call Pierre Regional Airport home for the next four years at the end of the month. Airport Manager Casey Pamperi...
Jul 06, 2025
Lower Brule Man Given Two Year Prison Term For Assaulting Tribal Police
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Lower Brule man convicted of assaulting a Tribal police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison. U-S Attorney Alison Ramsdell says 32 year-old Thaddeus James Gran...
Jul 05, 2025
Rounds Says Plenty Of Misinformation Surrounds Big Beautiful Bill
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Congress passed President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" Friday with passage by the House of Representatives. Misinformation about the over 900 page bill has been abundant a...
Jul 03, 2025
Capitol, Sioux To Be Fully Open To Traffic Soon.
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The clock continues to tick down on the first phases of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says crews had to move the fina...
Jul 02, 2025
Hughes County Commission Grants Moving Permit To Bring House Up From Brule County
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission gave approval Tuesday to a moving permit to a couple looking to ship a home from Brule County to Hughes County. Planning Director Eric Booth says the pla...
Jul 02, 2025
Love For South Dakota Driving Run For Governor For Dusty Johnson
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he's entering the race for Governor earlier this week. Johnson says his love for his home state is driving the desire to seek the Gov...
Jul 02, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Changes To Reflect New State Laws On Bathroom Access, Guns For Employees At Work
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Yesterday brought new laws that are now in effect, passed by the 100th South Dakota Legislature. Two particular laws are forcing cities to amend policies to reflect these new state l...
Jul 02, 2025
June Enplanements Second Best Month Of 2025 At Pierre Regional
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Pierre Regional Airport continues to log solid numbers for passengers in 2025. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says June was down slightly from May, but ...
Jul 02, 2025
Former State Employee Sentenced To 13 Years For Stealing Nearly $1.8 Million From Department Of Social Services
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will s...
Jul 01, 2025
