Category Archives: Local News

Fee Increases Reflected In Strong Game License Revenues
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The impact of increases in hunting and fishing license fees are beginning to be noticed by Game, Fish and Parks officials. Wildlife Division Director Tom Kirschenman says that and si...
Zach Nelson Mar 15, 2025

Waldron Bridge To Close Monday For Explosive Demolition Of Old Bridge Girders
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The New Lieutenant Commander John C. Waldron bridge over the Missouri River will be closed for roughly a half hour Monday morning so that crews can safely use shape charges to bring ...
Zach Nelson Mar 14, 2025

Pierre Updating Emerald Ash Borer Ordinance
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is in the process of updating city ordinances regarding the emerald ash borer. The tree killing insect is still mainly in southeast South Dakota but Parks ...
Zach Nelson Mar 14, 2025

House Reverses Course On Child Care Bill; Sustains Rhoden Veto
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden's first veto has been sustained by the South Dakota House of Representatives. House Bill 1132 looked to provide expanded eligibility for child-care...
Zach Nelson Mar 13, 2025

South Dakota Lottery To Begin Permitting Mobile Prize Redemption
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Lottery is allowing players the ability to claim prizes through the South Dakota Lottery mobile app. Lotto players will be able to claim both instant and lotto prize...
Zach Nelson Mar 13, 2025

Active Daily Searches For Curtis James Suspended By Hughes County Sheriff's Office
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Sheriff's office is suspending daily active searches for a missing Blunt man. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan says search teams have not been able to locate ...
Zach Nelson Mar 12, 2025

Pierre City Commission Approves Bid For New Ladder Truck For Fire Department
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- After years of saving money, the Pierre City Commission is moving ahead with the purchase of a new platform aerial ladder truck for the Pierre Fire Department. Fire Chief Ian Paul sa...
Zach Nelson Mar 12, 2025

Onida's Griffin Peterson Confirmed By South Dakota Senate To Board Of Regents
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- An Onida man has been unanimously confirmed by the South Dakota Senate to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents. Senator Stephanie Sauder of Bryant says Griffin Peterson will se...
Zach Nelson Mar 12, 2025

Hughes County Commission Declares Rural Fire Halls As Surplus
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Hughes County Commission is closer to giving two fire hall buildings in the county to the agencies that use them. The Commission formally surplussed the two buildings last week. ...
Zach Nelson Mar 12, 2025

Game, Fish And Parks Reports Slower February Camping
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Camping is generally a warm weather endeavor , but that didn't stop some hearty South Dakotans from getting involved in February with the practice. Parks and Recreation Division Dire...
Zach Nelson Mar 12, 2025