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Summer Study On A-I, Kids And Internet Access Holds Final Meeting

Summer Study On A-I, Kids And Internet Access Holds Final Meeting

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A legislative interim summer study committee investigating artificial intelligence and regulating Internet access for minors held its final meeting Wednesday in Pierre, District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre served as co-chair and says the group wants to rework a bill that a failed last year and mimics a bill being…read more »

Pierre School Board Hears Annual Safety Report

Pierre School Board Hears Annual Safety Report

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre School Board received their annual safety update last week. School Safety Coordinator Todd Johnson says its been normal operations on the safety front… Johnson has also been working with the Pierre Police Department on site surveys of buildings in the District… Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says it wasn’t that long…read more »

Area Law Enforcement Respond Wednesday To Hughes County Courthouse

Area Law Enforcement Respond Wednesday To Hughes County Courthouse

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A mental health situation brought a large law enforcement presence to the Hughes County Courthouse around one-pm. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says units from both the Pierre Police Department and Hughes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the north parking lot at the courthouse for an incident involving a reported firearm. Pelle…read more »

Central South Dakota Railroads Awarded Federal Grant Dollars For Projects In South Dakota

Central South Dakota Railroads Awarded Federal Grant Dollars For Projects In South Dakota

PIERRE, (KCCR) — Two railroads that service central South Dakota have been awarded Special Transportation Circumstance grants by the Federal Railroad Administration. The funds will be administered to the railroads by the South Dakota Department of Transportation. The Ringneck and Western Railroad is getting 10-point-three million dollars for their grade stabilization and Repair Project. That…read more »

Camping Survey Finds Campers Like State Park Camping By Tents And RV’s

Camping Survey Finds Campers Like State Park Camping By Tents And RV’s

PIERRE, (KCCR) — South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks officials shared the results of a camping survey conducted this summer asking campers at state parks and recreation areas to give input about their camping experience. Deputy Parks and Recreation Director Al Nedved says they asked campers about what would get more people interested in camping……read more »

Missouri Shores, Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center To Benefit From Split Of $5 Million In Victim Grants

Missouri Shores, Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center To Benefit From Split Of $5 Million In Victim Grants

PIERRE, (KCCR) — Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center and the Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital are two of some 41 groups that will share five million dollars in Victim Grants. The Child Assessment Center has been granted 39-thousand 757 dollars while Missouri Shores is getting 99-thousand 540 dollars. Senate…read more »

Milesville Man Involved In Fatal Three Vehicle Crash In McCook County

Milesville Man Involved In Fatal Three Vehicle Crash In McCook County

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Milesville man is one of three people involved in a fatal crash on Interstate 90 in McCook County. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says the three-vehicle crash happened Sunday morning around 7:15 am two miles southeast of Salem. The preliminary investigation indicates a Mazda driven by a 26 year-old…read more »

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight

Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight

PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Only a two-item consent calendar sits between the Commission and the remainder of the agenda. A public hearing is scheduled for 5:45 pm for a wine and cider license application filed by Mi Ranchito restaurant in the 300 block of…read more »