PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre Fire Department responded earlier this week to an in-home daycare and a report of smoke in the home. Fire Chief Ian Paul says crews were called to 100 block of North Tyler Avenue Tuesday around two-pm… Paul believes the smoke came from the home’s heating system… Last week was National…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Governor Kristi Noem says it’s about protecting South Dakota kids…and the state’s “Help Not Harm” law. That law was passed in 2023. It bans transgender affirming medical procedures among minors…procedures she calls harmful and irreversible. She and nine of her colleagues filed a friend of the court brief, to defend a similar…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Commission on Indigent Legal Services met Wednesday as the group continues to decide what a state public defender office would look like. The Commission discussed data collection of what cases counties are dealing with. Commissioner Larry Long says data collection is a good start… The Commission also discussed training for defense…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Autumn Wine Walk is returning to Historic Pierre Street Saturday. The Pierre City Commission approved a temporary wine license for the event Tuesday night. April Stromer with the Historic Pierre Street Association says 10 businesses are taking part this year… Participants get special cups and will be wearing bracelets to identify…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Entities that rely on state sales taxes, like schools continue to express concern about a ballot measure voters will consider in three week, Initiated Measure 28. Pierre School Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says passage of I-M 28 would cripple public education in the state… Glodt says the numbers, no matter what they…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Colleagues in the broadcast business gathered this week to recognize one of their own and one of Pierre’s leading voices, Dan D-T Meyer. The South Dakota Broadcaster’s Association awarded their 2024 Distinguished Service award to Meyer in Deadwood this week. President Steve Willard says Meyer was nominated by people outside the broadcast…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Cool fall weather is helping leaves in their annual transition and the Game, Fish and Parks Department can help you find the best places for the best colors in the state. Heather Berg G-I-S Coordinator for the Parks Division with G-F and P says the Department’s Fall Foliage Tracker ready for you……… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. The Commission will consider approval of a four-item consent calendar including the minutes from the October 8th meeting, the claims and two raffle requests. One is for Sotera Youth and Family Services Collective and the second for the Pierre Area…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre School Board is moving it’s normal Monday night meeting to tonight because of the Native American Day holiday. The Board will consider approval of the agenda and seven-item consent calendar before hearing comments from Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt. Board and public comments will follow along with a report from the…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Initiated Measure 29 looks to legalize marijuana for adult use in South Dakota. The measure has led to a fierce war of words between opponents and supporters especially about a recently released television ad. Matthew Schweich with South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws says opposition group Protecting South Dakota Kids has crossed…… read more »
