Category Archives: Local News
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
South Dakota News Watch Brings Presentation On Civics And News To Pierre Tuesday Night
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota News Watch, the non-profit news organization held a presentation on news and civics in Pierre Tuesday night. A crowd filled the Pierre Area Chamber Community room and Ne...
Mar 25, 2026
Iowa Man Sentenced To Prison Time On Drug Charges Connected To Fatal Hughes County Vehicle/Pedestrian Crash
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Rock Valley, Iowa man has been sentenced to three years in prison on drug charges filed as a result of a fatal vehicle pedestrian crash in September of 2025 in Hughes County. Twent...
Mar 24, 2026
Local Law Enforcement Reminding Residents To Lock Up After Weekend Of Stolen Item Reports
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Local law enforcement are encouraging homeowners to be proactive with securing their property in both Pierre and Fort Pierre. According to the Stanley County Law Enforcement Fac...
Mar 24, 2026
Pierre Area Chamber To Host South Dakota News Watch Civics And News Presentation Tonight Block | Text
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota News Watch, the non-profit South Dakota news operation is hosting a one-hour interactive presentation tonight on the role civics and news organizations have on society. ...
Mar 24, 2026
