Category Archives: Local News
Waldron Bridge Marks End For Jensen Construction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Officials gathered this week to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge. Jensen Construction built the bridge with a slew of local contractors. Lyn...
Mar 27, 2025
Legislators To Consider Rhoden Veto Of Petition Signing Bill Monday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden will put legislators to work as they return to Pierre Monday for the 38th and final day of the 100th Legislative Session. Rhoden, Tuesday vetoed Ho...
Mar 27, 2025
Drought Shows Major Expansion Across Central South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The lack of moisture during winter and so far into spring has created a noticeable increase in drought across South Dakota, especially central South Dakota. This week's update of the...
Mar 27, 2025
Oahe TV Upgrading Operating System For More Reliable Service
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Big changes are coming behind the scenes at Oahe T-V. The Pierre/Fort Pierre cable access channel has been serving the Twin Cities of South Dakota for 27 years and General Manger Pat...
Mar 27, 2025
Five To Run For Two Open Pierre City Commission Seats Among Other Local Spring Elections
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The local election scene is coming into focus local for governments this spring. The petition deadline passed Friday for the Pierre City Commission and Pierre School Board. Other tha...
Mar 27, 2025
Pfrimmer Legacy To Live On Through Pfrimmer Pedal Promise
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The legacy of Dennis Pfrimmer will live on through the Boys and Girls Club of the Capital Area and Pfrimmer's wife Cheryl Stone. During his time as Capital Area Counseling Services C...
Mar 26, 2025
Severe Storm Spotter Training Held In Pierre Tuesday Night
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The National Weather Service brought it's annual severe weather spotter training to Pierre Tuesday night. Dozens filled the River Cities Transit community room for the two hour prese...
Mar 26, 2025
Planners Work To Keep Businesses Accessible During Euclid Project
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Morris Incorporated of Fort Pierre has the mighty task of pulling off the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. The two year project is a collaborative effort with the Department of ...
Mar 26, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Amendment To Solid Waste Management Application For Landfill Expansion
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission approved an amendment to the Solid Waste Management Program application the city has with the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources....
Mar 26, 2025
Blunt Fire Department Responds To Blaze Sunday Night
BLUNT, (KCCR) -- Firefighters in Blunt were called into action last weekend to a house fire east of Pierre. Blunt Fire Chief Travis Heuertz says fired happened 15 miles east of Pierre just north of th...
Mar 26, 2025
