Category Archives: Local News
Draper Man's Petition To Make Changes To Turkey, Antelope License Draw Structure Denied By Game, Fish And Parks Commission
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has rejected a petition filed by a Draper man to expand licensed hunting opportunities in the state. Brett Waibel wants a change to t...
Jun 06, 2025
Missouri River Runoff Improves In May But Not Enough To Increase Reservoir Levels
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- May runoff into the Missouri was above average but that isn't doing much for the overall level of reservoirs along the Mighty Mo. Kevin Stamm with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers say...
Jun 06, 2025
South Dakota Drought Conditions Continue Slow Improvement
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is more improvement across central South Dakota in this week's U-S Drought Monitor for the state. As a state, extreme drought was eliminated this week with severe drought uncha...
Jun 05, 2025
Pierre Teen Killed In Three-Vehicle Crash Near Agar
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Pierre teenager has been killed in a three vehicle crash in Sully County. According to the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the 16 year-old male driver of a 2017 Dodge Ram was travelin...
Jun 04, 2025
America 250 South Dakota Commission Approves Custom Rifle Raffle As Fundraiser For Celebrating America's Birthday Next Year
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The America 250 South Dakota Commission continues planning for events and activities to help celebrate the United States Of America's 250th birthday in 2026. State Historical Society...
Jun 04, 2025
Area School Board Races Included In Tuesday Election
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- It wasn't just an election for the Pierre City Commission Tuesday. Voters in a number of area school districts held elections for their school boards. Ty Norman won the race for Stan...
Jun 04, 2025
Following May Rain Euclid Project Back On Original Completion Timelines
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work crews on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction are back on track. After rains in May slowed progress, Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says work continues near th...
Jun 04, 2025
Minor Error Only Hold Up In Pierre City Commission Election
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Only approximately 10-percent of registered voters took part in Tuesday's Pierre City Commission election. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva assisted City of Pierre staff in...
Jun 04, 2025
Lerseth, Reitzel Win Pierre City Commission Seats Pending Possible Larsen Recount
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There will be new names on the Pierre City Commission in July. Election results are unofficial until next Tuesday's Pierre City Commission canvas, but Robin Lerseth has earned a chai...
Jun 04, 2025
May Best Month Yet For Enplanements At Pierre Regional
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- May was the best month of the year so far for flying from Pierre Regional Airport. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says May 2025 just about matched May o...
Jun 04, 2025
