Category Archives: Local News
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
Pierre City Officials Begin Process To Review Essential Air Service Bids
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With three regional airlines competing for Pierre's next Essential Air Service contract, its now in the city's court to review those options to make a recommendation to the U-S Depar...
Jan 13, 2025
Pierre School Board To Hold First Meeting Of New Year Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is holding its first meeting of 2025 tonight at the District Administration Building on Poplar Avenue. The Board will spend time at the beginning of the meeti...
Jan 13, 2025
Confirmation Hearings Begin This Week For Noem, Other Trump Cabinet Nominees
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Confirmation hearings begin this week for some of President-elect Donald Trump's selections for cabinet positions in his upcoming administration. South Dakota Senator John Thune says...
Jan 13, 2025
Chamberlain Rest Area To Be Remodeled Starting Monday
CHAMBERLAIN, (KCCR) - Starting Monday, the South Dakota Department of Transportation will be closing the buildings at the Chamberlain rest area on Interstate-90. The restrooms and facility will be rem...
Jan 10, 2025
