Category Archives: Local News
South Dakota Legislature Approves Money To Fund Restoration At State Capitol
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota House of Representatives has concurred in Senate amendments to a bill to fund restoration to parts of the South Dakota State Capitol. Representative Will Mortenson h...
Mar 05, 2025
Senate State Affairs Committee Delays Action On Bill To Move Local Elections To Primary Or General Elections
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Senate State Affairs Committee has deferred action on a bill to reduce the days available to hold elections. Representative Will Mortenson says House Bill 1130 looks to drive vot...
Mar 05, 2025
Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission holds its first meeting of March tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Commissioners will consider approval of a five-item consent calendar. Included o...
Mar 04, 2025
Pierre City Commission To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre City Commission holds its first meeting of March tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. Commissioners will consider approval of a five-item consent calendar. Included o...
Mar 04, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council Continues Pushing Maintenance Yard Forward
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The frustration is continuing to mount with some members of the Fort Pierre City Council over plans to construct a maintenance yard in the city so that equipment can be stored i...
Mar 03, 2025
Resolution Supporting Amtrak In South Dakota Runs Out Of Track In South Dakota Senate
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A House Concurrent Resolution supporting bringing Amtrak passenger rail service to South Dakota was derailed by the South Dakota Senate Monday. Senator Carl Perry of Aberdeen says H-...
Mar 03, 2025
Fort Pierre City Council To Hold First March Meeting Tonight
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League building in Fort Pierre. The Council will hear reports from city officials before getting in...
Mar 03, 2025
District 24 Lawmakers Agree Delaying Prison Will Only Increase Cost
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced a task force last week to take a fresh look at construction of a new men's prison in the State. District 24 Senator Jim Mehlhaff will be ...
Mar 01, 2025
Stanley County Schools Working With Fort Pierre On Community Athletic Complex
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- At its last meeting, the Fort Pierre City Council heard from the Stanley County School District about it's desire to revamp athletic areas between the school and the Bad River. ...
Mar 01, 2025
Rhoden Calls First Meeting With Fellow Governors, Cabinet Staff Productive
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden recently completed his first out-of-state trip as Governor to the National Governors Association Winter Meetings. Rhoden says it was productive tim...
Mar 01, 2025
