Category Archives: Local News
Kevin Larson To Seek Pierre City Commission Slot Being Vacated By Vona Johnson
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- At least one name has cropped up to run for Pierre City Commission. Vona Johnson has elected to not run for another term on the Commission and Kevin Larson would like to fill that op...
Jan 27, 2025
Larry Rhoden Sworn In As South Dakota Governor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden was sworn into office Monday morning in a small ceremony surrounded by family, lawmakers and plenty of press.... Rhoden took a limited number of qu...
Jan 27, 2025
City Recommendation For Next Essential Air Service Contract Could Come Tuesday Night
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The deadline is approaching for the City of Pierre to submit a recommendation to the United States Department of Transportation for the city's next Essential Air Service contract. Pi...
Jan 27, 2025
Noem Confirmation Brings Rhoden To Governor's Office
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With the U-S Senate's confirmation Saturday of now former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden is n...
Jan 25, 2025
Fort Pierre Sales Tax Reports Remain Solid Through November Of 2024
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Fort Pierre continues to report positive sales tax numbers for 2024. City Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen says only one month from 2024 remains to be reported... Occupancy tax nu...
Jan 25, 2025
Bill To Prohibit Eminent Domain Use For Carbon Oxide Pipelines Passes House State Affairs Committee Friday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota Legislature passed a bill that would prevent eminent domain from being used to help construct the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon...
Jan 24, 2025
Work Expected To Resume This Spring On Former Pierre City Hall Site Development
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Work is expected to resume on the Chapelle Investments site in the Pierre. The site is where the former city hall and auditorium once stood. Mayor Steve Harding says the project is s...
Jan 23, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council Moving Maintenance Yard Forward Without Funding Determined
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council has approved moving forward with a nearly one-point-two -million dollar maintenance yard project without a solid way to pay for it. That and a numbe...
Jan 23, 2025
Legislative Leadership Looking Forward To Seeing Rhoden Become Governor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The United States Senate may take up confirmation of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as cabinet secretary for the Department of Homeland Security next week. That would make Lieuten...
Jan 23, 2025
South Dakota Senate Passes Bill To Close Campaign Finance Loophole
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to clamp down on loopholes in campaign finances has passed the South Dakota Senate. Senate Bill 12 would limit the amount of money that can be loaned to a candidate or politic...
Jan 23, 2025
