PIERRE, (KCCR) — South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a joint session of the South Dakota Legislature Tuesday just a day after being sworn in as the state’s 34th Governor. Rhoden says he plans on a deep dive in to the state’s social programs… Rhoden intends to stay close to policies outlined by former Governor…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Congress is asking the U-S Department of Agriculture to investigate the New World Screwworm. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says N-W-S, which is a parasite, has been located in feeder cattle in southern Mexico. Right now, a moratorium is keeping those feeder cattle out of America… Rounds wants the moratorium in place…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A bill to repeal South Dakota’s seatbelt law was killed by the House Transportation Committee Tuesday morning. House 1065 would have repealed the entire code, including children riding in the front seat of a vehicle between the ages of five and 18. Representative Dylan Jordan of Clear Lake is the prime sponsor…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission is meeting for the final time in January tonight. The Commission will hear the recommendation for air service for the Essential Air Service program. Cities participating in the program are permitted to make a recommendation of which carrier they would like to see serve the city. Three airlines…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A bill to prohibit eminent domain for building a proposed carbon dioxide transport pipeline in South Dakota is headed to the South Dakota Senate after clearing the House floor Monday afternoon. Representative Karla Lems of Canton says House Bill 1052 gives power back to landowners…. Representative Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says…… read more »
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 open seat… Larson says he’d like to bring new, fresh ideas to the Commission… Larson believes the City…… read more »
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 questions after taking the oath of office from South Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Steven Jensen. He hinted he’ll be more open with…… read more »
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. Pierre Mayor Steve Harding hopes to bring that recommendation to the Pierre City Commission this week… Three airlines have submitted bids for Pierre’s next…… read more »
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 now South Dakota’s 34th governor. Friday, members of the Senate thanked Rhoden for his service to the body… Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre…… read more »
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 numbers were down in November… The city has met it’s budget for general fund and Triple B accounts. The city’s money market account…… read more »
