PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Euclid Avenue reconstruction has been fairly smooth over the year-and-a-half it's been taking place. Weather has been the most impactful issue until recently when vandals damaged completed work... Issues with vehicles damaging construction signs and barriers are being referred to the Pierre Police...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A plea to the public has paid off for a Pierre artist engaged in a national art competition. Arielle Kiepke got enough online votes to push her to the semifinals of "The People's Artist" competition, sponsored by actor Johnny Depp. The timeline now resets for Kiepke as the deadline to get vo...

PIERRE, (KCCR) --- An Eagle Butte woman has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on murder and arson charges. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says 27 year-old Jimi Jo Collins will also have to serve three years of supervised release after the 30 years of prison time ends. Collins was indicted by a federal grand jury i...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There could be more opportunities this year for turkey hunters in central South Dakota. The Game, Fish and Parks Commission is considering changes to some turkey hunting license allotments this year. Andrew Norton with the G-F-and-P says overall the Department is recommending a reduction in turkey lic...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- There is one more project to get done on the south end of the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says an overheight detection system is being installed prior to the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern overhead railroad crossing... Since the lower part of the Euclid...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Great American State Fair kicked off in Washington, D. C on Thursday. All 50 states and territories have a spot on the National Mall to show off the best of each state. South Dakota State Historical Society Director Dr. Ben Jones says South Dakota's spot will be staffed with volunteers and state g...

PIERRE, (KCCR) --- Federal prosecutors have announced dozens of arrests connected to the dismantling of four major drug trafficking organizations that have brought methamphetamine and fentanyl to the state. One of the 63 defendants is from Chamberlain. U-S Attorney Ron Parsons says Rodney Rohrbach Sr. of Chamberlain wa...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Women from Pierre and Dell Rapids have been selected for introduction into the South Dakota Department of Transportation Hall of Honor for 2026. June Hansen of Pierre is the currently the D-O-T's Civil Rights Compliance Specialist. In obtaining induction to the Hall of Honor, Hansen was selected for h...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission has approved a rezoning request in the Wall Plaza Addition just east of WalMart. City Planner Emeline Post says multiple businesses on Lowell Avenue, south of Fourth Street are making the request... A public hearing was held as a part of the request. No input for or against ...

PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Frequent changes are ahead on the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project. T-J Gallagher with Morris Incorporated says pavement is starting to cover Euclid Avenue... Work at the 4th and Euclid intersection requiring a closure includes the final storm drain connection for the project, street light base an...