PIERRE (KCCR) — It only took a handful of weeks for the Capital Area United Way to find a new executive director. Board President Laura Ringling says Becky Spoehr has been selected to lead the organization… Ringling says the change in leadership comes at a good time… Spoehr is coming over from the Boys and…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Springfield man is arrested in Pierre Wednesday in an incident that lead to a shelter-in-place for an elementary school. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers noticed 29 year-old Ramiro Gonzalez on Capitol Avenue near Lakeview Court. Gonzalez, who had active arrest warrants, was a suspect in a stolen vehicle case…… read more »
PIERRE (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission has rejected the only bid received to install guardrails around electric infrastructure along 4th Street. Utilities Director Brad Palmer says the bid was far higher than the city estimated… Electrical infrastructure along 4th Street has been damaged in recent years from vehicle crashes. Two guardrails are planned for…… read more »
The South Dakota State Railroad Board learned about the status of a number of pending railroad projects across the state. Meeting as the state Railroad Authority and Rail Board, members approved expenditures for the rehabilitation of the Rapid City, Pierre and Eastern Railroad from Fort Pierre to Rapid City… Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says the…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court celebrated graduation for seven participants Wednesday morning in a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda in Pierre. Treatment Court team member, Stanley County States’ Attorney Thomas P. Maher says the graduates have succeeded by showing up, trying and being honest… Mike McKnight was one of three speakers…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Let Freedom Fly International Airshow is about a week and a half from being a reality this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. The Pierre City Commission approved a temporary malt beverage license for Capital City Wine and Liquor to serve alcohol for show performers Friday night. Owner Doug Day says he’s done…… read more »
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson has been recognized by Missouri River Energy Services with M-R-E-S’s Community Leader Award. The award was presented to Hanson last week at the 59th annual M-R-E-S annual meeting. The award was created in 2003 to honor local officials in M-R-E-S member communities who have provided multiple…… read more »
PIERRE (KCCR) — Fire damaged a home in Pierre Tuesday morning. Pierre Fire Assistant Chief Brandon McCarthy says firefighters were dispatched around 10 am… McCarthy says firefighters were able to control the fire quickly… Over a dozen volunteer firefighters dropped what they were doing to assist at the scene not knowing how bad the fire…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials are ramping up efforts hold back the spread of aquatic invasive species in the state. Aquatic Program Administrator Jake Davis says communication is one the biggest keys in creating awareness of the A-I-S issue… Davis says their communication efforts look to target various water users….…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Commissioners will start with approval of a four item consent calendar including minutes, claims a new hire in the Street Department and dozens of seasonal summer hires for the Recreation Department. The Commission will consider approval of bids for electrical…… read more »
