Category Archives: Local News
State Aeronautics Commission Approves Use Of Pierre Aviation Fuel Taxes For Airport Fire Truck Equipment
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota State Aeronautics Commission approved the use of Pierre's aviation fuel tax allotment to cover additions to Pierre Regional Airport's new firefighting vehicle. Jon B...
Jun 20, 2025
America 250 SD Planning Commission Discussing Nationwide Reading Of Declaration Of Independence As Part Of United State's 250th Birthday Party
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A group of South Dakotans has been working over the last year to help get the state ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United State of America in 2026. One plan under consi...
Jun 19, 2025
Fort Pierre Sales Taxes Remain Strong Through Spring
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Sales taxes in Fort Pierre remain in a positive position. Mayor Gloria Hansen says the most recent receipts show growth continuing from last year's pace... Hansen says Fort Pier...
Jun 19, 2025
Seven Bikes Given To Boys And Girls Club Members Through Pfrimmer's Pedal Promise
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Seven members of the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area will be riding in style this summer thanks to the Pfrimmer Pedal Promise. The youngsters gathered at a local store Wednes...
Jun 18, 2025
Euclid Project Still On Track After Slowdown From Tuesday Night Rains
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A week and a half remains until the first deadline for the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says heavy rain Tuesday night in...
Jun 18, 2025
Recount Of Pierre City Commission Election Shows No Change From Original Results; Reitzel And Lerseth To Pierre City Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd. A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthou...
Jun 18, 2025
Mehlhaff Ponders Possible PUC Run
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The 2026 general election is gearing up already well over a year ahead of election day. Most of the talk has surrounded the election for governor, but a number of constitutional offi...
Jun 18, 2025
Pierre City Commission Updated On 2024 Annual Drinking Water Report
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission received the 2024 annual drinking water quality report Tuesday night. Water Superintendent Robert Townley says the city tested for over 90 different potent...
Jun 18, 2025
Hughes County Commission Discusses The Locking Of Entry Doors To Improve Courthouse Security
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Access to the Hughes County Courthouse in the future may be restricted some as a way to improve security in the building. County Commission Tom Rounds says the outward locking of mos...
Jun 17, 2025
Scheibe Named Deputy Secretary Of State Education Department
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre woman has been named to the second highest position within the Department of Education. The Department Tuesday announced the appointment of Laura Scheibe as the agency's Dep...
Jun 17, 2025
