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PIERRE, (KCCR) — The link between Stanley and Hughes County over the Oahe Dam is expected to be closed next week for a few days. The closure is expected to begin on Wednesday, December 13th on South Dakota Highway 204 over the dam between state highways 1804 and 1806. The closure is to allow the U-S Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a required field inspection. Highway 204 is expected to reopen on Thursday, December 14th. If the weather gets bad or issues come up during the inspection the closure could be extended out to Saturday, December 16th. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requested the road closure across the Oahe Dam for the purpose of ensuring the safety of drill crew personnel who will be collecting embankment soil samples to be used for engineering evaluations as part of the routine dam safety program. Due to the steep slopes of the dam, this data can only be collected from the flat crest, or top, of the dam. During the closure of Highway 204, drivers will have to cross the Missouri River through Pierre and Fort Pierre.

Two incidents occurred in Pierre, South Dakota this week. The first incident involved a 23-year-old man, David J. Shangreaux Jr., who has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally stabbing a 17-year-old female named Evie Maxey. The police responded to a disturbance call and found the victim already deceased. In the second incident, the Pierre Fire Department was called to the Running's Distribution Center due to elevated carbon monoxide levels. Although the levels were not extremely high, it served as a reminder for the importance of having working carbon monoxide detectors.

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission last week accepted the transfer of lots from three property owners to the city. City Engineer Nick Waters says the lots, at the end of the cul-de-sac Heritage Drive, suffered from drainage issues and could not be developed…. Chuck Schroyer owned some...

Despite leading 33-18 at the half, the Sully Buttes Chargers came out of the break flat, and the North Central Thunder outscored Sully Buttes 29-21 in the second half, but the Chargers had enough offense to pick up a 54-48 victory Friday night in Onida. The Thunder bring back experience,...

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre School Board is meeting an hour early this week for it’s annual meeting with the District 24 legislative delegation. That meeting will give school officials time to discuss the upcoming legislative session and how it may impact schools. At 5:30 pm a regular monthly School Board meeting will begin. The seven-time consecutive championship football team will be recognized by the board before considering the consent calendar and hearing comments from Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt. Board and public comments will follow as will an update from the Riggs Student Senate. The Board will declare any conflicts of interest and will discuss district achievement with Troy Wiebe. Final action will be taken on a board policy regarding the use of school vehicles and with considering approval of donations, contract items, resignations and an administrative rule waiver. The Pierre School Board will meet with lawmakers at 4:30 pm at the District administration building with the regular meeting starting at 5:30 pm.

Sully Buttes guard Stevie Wittler began her senior season with an all-around performance on Dec. 5. The Charger stuffed the stat sheet in a 65-30 win over Ipswich on Dec. 5. Wittler tallied 32 points, eight assists, six rebounds and five steals. Here are some other top girls basketball performers...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Monday is $3.153, a week ago the price is $3.242 , according to AAA.

A $300,000 cash only bond has been set for a 23-year old man from Pierre charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old female last week at his residence in Pierre. The charge against David J. Shangreaux, Jr., is connected to the death of Evie Maxey from...

Zebra mussels have been confirmed in South Dakota's largest body of water.

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A new Director of Emergency Management has been selected for Hughes County. Three Commissioners and County Manager Lori Jacobson conducted interviews for the position last Monday…. Blevins is replacing former Emergency Manager Kathy Studel, who only served 13 months in replacement of long-time E-M and current...

RAPID CITY – Pierre Governor Girls Wrestling captured the team title and the Pierre boys were fourth at the Rapid City Invitational, held Friday and Saturday at the Summit Arena at The Monument. Pierre had girls weight class wins from Sydney Uhrig (107 pounds), Dani Ringstmeyer (120), Ireland Templeton...

A state Department of Game, Fish and Parks official acknowledged ongoing problems recently with an e-commerce system launched last year to process purchases of hunting and fishing licenses, camping reservations and other transactions. The state has paid at least $7.45 million to the Florida-based vendor that manages the system, according...

PIERRE – After a rough start to the season Friday and a tight first half Saturday, Reese Terwilliger and her Pierre Governor Girls Basketball teammates stepped up their game. Terwilliger scored 24 points, including 18 in the second half, and had eight rebounds as the Governors earned their first...

PIERRE — Gov. Kristi Noem unveiled a $7.28 billion budget proposal during a speech Tuesday at the Capitol, which would be a 1.33% decrease from the current budget. She said it’s time for state government to tighten its belt.

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission held their December Meeting at the AmercInn Convention Center in Fort Pierre December 7-8. The Commission heard a number of information items presented by department staff. The Commission did not have any proposals nor finalizations on the...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It’s Wednesday, December 6. Start your day with KELOLAND On The Go for everything you need to know in news and weather. A Pierre man is accused of murdering a teenage girl last week. The Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office says one man was...

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The 2024 election is 11 months away and the prep for that election is underway in county Auditor Offices across the South Dakota. Last month, Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva told the Hughes County Commission that nationwide threats against the election process have already been happening. Oliva says candidate...

You may hear the sound of music when you visit one of three city park areas these days in Fort Pierre. Mayor Gloria Hanson says the town has been gifted three musical flowers from GROW South Dakota. Hanson shares where each flower is located. Again, one musical flower has been...

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The rates are set for use of Pierre’s new outdoor municipal swimming pool. Pierre Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the city looked at other municipal pools and water parks across the state in setting the user fees…. Kids three and under are free...