Local News

Office Of The State Engineer Proposes Study For Complete Capitol Restoration Of Building's Functional Systems
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission heard an update this month on plans for a full renovation of the State Capitol Building. Deputy State Engineer Christine Day says they would like to take some funds to study what rehabilitating the buildings infrastructure would require.......
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Study To Look At Use Off Corps Lots In Fort Pierre Approved
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Fort Pierre is one step closer to seeing if residential lots bought out by the U-S Army Corps of Engineers could ever be put back to use for housing in the city. Mayor Gloria Hanson says she continues to be in contact with South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds on the issue...
Hanson...
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State Transportation Commission Approves 2025 Fallen Hero Bridge Dedications
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Transportation Commission has approved 19 new Fallen Bridge Dedication to take place in 2025. A total of 14 ceremonies will be held to honor the service members killed in action from South Dakota. Three are from central South Dakota counties. Department of Transportation Operations Ma...
2h ago

Crews Staying On Track With Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work crews continue to stay on target with the reconstruction of Euclid Avenue. Morris Incorporated Operations Manager T-J Gallagher says crews worked overnight to install a manhole access in Sioux Avenue...
One issue found during construction was a 50-foot sag in a City of Pierre sewer line. C...
13h ago

Pierre Marking Arbor Day With Annual Student Tree Giveaways
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The City of Pierre is marking Arbor Day today. The day itself is Friday, but second grade students in the Pierre and Stanley County Schools will be given trees to plant to learn more about them. Pierre Arbor Board president Adam Kulesa says the annual tree giveaway is partnership with the Izaak Walton...
14h ago
Local Sports

Pierre Tennis Home Opener Postponed
The Pierre Governor tennis team will not be in action today as originally planned as the home opening dual against Aberdeen Central has been postponed because of rain.
The Govs will have to wait until next week Tuesday for its home opening matches now when they host Huron and Spearfish in a triangular. Any little bi...
8h ago

Stanley County Set for First Ever Game
The Stanley County Lady Buffaloes was supposed to open the first ever season on the road today against Mount Vernon/Plankinton, but the game has been postponed due to weather.
The Lady Buffaloes are starting its season later than anybody else as its the first ever season for Stanley County while the state has sancti...
14h ago

Zabel Ready for Draft, Appreciative of South Dakota Roots
Grey Zabel, former three time state champion with the Pierre Governors and two time FCS National champion with the North Dakota State Bison is ready to hear his name be called during the NFL Draft which begins on Thursday.
The offensive lineman has had an incredible last three months with a national championship, th...
Apr 23, 2025

Muskegon Finishes Sweep of Top Seeded Youngstown
Former Oahe Capital Carter Sanderson and the Muskegon Lumberjacks are heading to the Eastern Conference Final after sweeping the Youngstown Phantoms winning game three 5-3 at home on Tuesday.
The Lumberjacks jumped out to a 4-1 lead through two periods as they scored to take a 1-0 lead just 23 seconds into the game....
Apr 23, 2025

Stampede Fall in Double Overtime, Lose Series
The Sioux Falls Stampede would fall 6-5 in double overtime on Tuesday night as the Waterloo Black Hawks would take the series 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.
The Stampede had a 2-0 lead after the first and still led 4-2 after the second period. But Waterloo would strike back to tie the game at 4-4 with sev...
Apr 23, 2025
National News
Today’s Headlines (04/24/25)
In 2024, scammers stole a record $16.6 billion, a 33% increase from 2023, with over a quarter million complaints and an average loss of $19,000. Ransomware posed the greatest threat, with a 9% rise in complaints, and those over 60 reported the most los...
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Today’s Headlines (04/23/25)
Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled to take place at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. World leaders, including President Trump, are expected to attend. After the funeral, Francis will be interred in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. A papal conclave will ...
Apr 23, 2025
Today’s Headlines (04/22/25)
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff known for his humble style and progressive views, passed away at 88 due to a stroke. He was admired for his dedication to the poor and critiques of capitalism and climate change. His death drew global mour...
Apr 22, 2025
National Sports

2025 NFL Draft Primer: All the facts and stats you need to know
The 2025 NFL Draft is finally here. Here's all the info you need to know to be the smartest one in your draft room.
4h ago

Jalen Green powers Rockets to win in testy Game 2 against Warriors
Jalen Green scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the shorthanded Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, evening the series at one game apiece.
13h ago

Grading all the trades and picks made in the movie 'Draft Day'
Sonny Weaver saved football in Cleveland in the movie "Draft Day." But were the moves he made really that impressive? Let's take a look.
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