Category Archives: Local News
Ziebach County Added To Central South Dakota Enhancement District
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Ziebach County is now under the Central South Dakota Enhancement District. The move happened by way of an executive order signed by South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden on Wednesday. P...
Mar 29, 2026
Pierre Planning More Taxiway Expansion At Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission this week approved seeking bids for another project at Pierre Regional Airport. City Engineer Nick Waters says the Taxiway C project will consist of new co...
Mar 27, 2026
USS Pierre Crew Visit In Planning For Late June-Early July
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A special group of military members will be spending their Independence Day holiday in South Dakota. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding says a crew visit by sailors from the U-S-S Pierre wil...
Mar 27, 2026
Final Bid Approved For Wrestling/Theater Expansion At TF Riggs High School
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The final bid for an expansion of T-F Riggs High School was approved earlier this month by the Pierre School Board. Business Manager Travis Dovre says there was more interested in th...
Mar 27, 2026
Drug Enforcement Administration Crack Down On Illegal Drugs Takes 57 Million Fentanyl Doses Off Street
OMAHA, NE, (KELO-AM) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration and federal authorities have struck again in their effort to achieve a "Fentanyl Free America". Phase II of the operation in January and Feb...
Mar 27, 2026
Work Crews Push Forward On Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work crews continue making progress on utility and surface upgrades to Euclid Avenue. T-J Gallagher with prime contractor Morris Incorporated says a possible spring has slowed progre...
Mar 25, 2026
Former District 24 House Member Tim Rounds Turns In Petitions To Return To Chamber
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A former District 24 legislator is making it a five-way race for the District 24 House. Tim Rounds had his petitions approved and filed March 20th. He joins incumbent Mike Weisgram a...
Mar 25, 2026
Local Races Set For June 2nd Elections For Pierre, Fort Pierre, Pierre School Board
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- While the deadline is nearing for legislative and county races those deadlines are passing on the local level. In Pierre, only Steve Harding and Todd Johnson have turned in petitions...
Mar 25, 2026
Gas Prices Surge As Middle East Conflict Carries On
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The conflict between the United States and Iran is leading to an increase in gas prices. Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says the armed exchange is elevated crude oil prices...
Mar 25, 2026
Pierre City Officials Address Questions Regarding Proposed Elizabeth Street Work
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- After hearing weeks of concerns from residents of the Hill Historic District about plans to make changes to Elizabeth Street from Grand to Euclid Avenues the City of Pierre presented...
Mar 25, 2026
