Category Archives: Local News
South Dakota Tribe Lifts Ban Of Governor Kristi Noem
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The confirmation hearing for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security was delayed from Wednesday to Friday evening due to a delay in F-B-...
Jan 15, 2025
South Dakota Indian Tribes Seek Relationship Reset As Noem Seeks Homeland Security Nomination
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Leaders of South Dakota's nine Tribal Nations are looking at Governor Kristi Noem's likely ascension to Homeland Security Secretary as an opportunity reset relations between the Trib...
Jan 15, 2025
Jensen Gives State Of The Courts Message To South Dakota Legislature
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- As the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature ramps up lawmakers heard from the Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court for the annual State of the Courts message. Chi...
Jan 15, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Euclid Avenue Reconstruction Requirements
PIERRE, (KCCR) - The Pierre City Commission took action Tuesday night in preparation for the massive rebuilding and infrastructure replacement project planned for Euclid Avenue this year. First up for...
Jan 14, 2025
Two Former State Employees Charged In Fraud Cases Appear In Hughes County Court Tuesday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Two former state employees charged in connection to fraud cases being investigated by the South Dakota Attorney General's office had appearances in Hughes County Tuesday. Fifty-five ...
Jan 14, 2025
Noem Reflects On Time As Governor, Accomplishments In Likely Final State Of The State Address
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem gave what may likely be her final State of the State address Tuesday to a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature. Noem used much of the speec...
Jan 14, 2025
Public Utilities Commission Approves Agreement To Allow West Central Electric To Power Post 20 Legion Baseball Field Lights
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has lit the way for baseball at night in Fort Pierre. The regulatory body approved an Electric Service Territory Boundary Agreement betwe...
Jan 14, 2025
Pierre School Board Passes Resolution In Opposition To School Voucher Programs
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School District is formally opposing legislation that looks to create a school voucher program in the state. The Board passed a resolution on the issue Monday night. Board...
Jan 13, 2025
Landowners Rally At State Capitol For Eminent Domain Protections
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Landowners fighting for eminent domain reform in South Dakota filled the State Capitol Rotunda Monday, a day before the start of the 100th South Dakota Legislative session to send a ...
Jan 13, 2025
Rounds Sees Challenges Ahead In Getting Federal Funding To South Dakota
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds finds himself in new territory in the 119th Congress, that of an appropriator. While Rounds will be at the controls of the purse strings, it won't be...
Jan 13, 2025
