Category Archives: Local News
Watertown Residents Showing Support For Denver Air Connection In EAS Process
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The public comment window remains open for residents in Pierre and Watertown to give their thoughts as the United States Department of Transportation goes through the rebidding proce...
Feb 27, 2025
Local Avera Hospitals Named To Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals In 2025
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Avera St. Mary's Hospital and three other properties have been listed among the Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital and Critical Access Hospitals in the County this year. The acknow...
Feb 26, 2025
Pierre Hires New Manager For Pierre Regional Airport
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- After two months without an airport manager the City of Pierre has finally found someone to fill that role. Airport Commissioner Jamie Huizenga announced the hire Tuesday night... Sa...
Feb 26, 2025
Resolution Showing South Dakota Support For Amtrak Clears Senate Committee
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A Senate Committee has concurred with a House resolution showing support for bringing Amtrak passenger rail service to South Dakota. Dan Bilka with All Aboard Northwest says research...
Feb 26, 2025
South Dakota Senate Shoots Down Bill To Expand Hunting Restriction Zones
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota Senate has killed a bill that would have extended the safety zone around occupied dwellings and other area for hunting and trapping. House Bill 1239 would have exten...
Feb 26, 2025
Pierre City Commission Approves Alcohol License Transfer For Ownership Change At Larkspur Landing Event Center
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Larkspur Landing Event Center in Pierre is under new ownership and with that ownership change is the moving of alcohol licenses from the ownership groups. The Pierre City Commission ...
Feb 25, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council Discusses Courthouse Alley During Recent Council Meeting
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council took a reset on a project it address drainage issues with an alley behind the Stanley County Courthouse. At their meeting last week Finance Officer Roxan...
Feb 25, 2025
Bill To Fund Repairs To Interior Of State Capitol Passes Out Of South Dakota House
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to help restore water damaged parts and more inside the South Dakota State Capitol remains alive, surviving Crossover Day for the South Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1131 was...
Feb 25, 2025
Bill To Allow Transfer Of Vehicles Upon Death Moves To Senate For Consideration
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- District 24 Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre had two wins Tuesday with bills he's backing during this year's legislative session. House Bill 1129 would allow certain vehi...
Feb 25, 2025
Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight for the final time in February. Again, a light and limited agenda will greet the Commission. First up for the Commission is approval of ...
Feb 25, 2025
