PIERRE (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission has approved a resolution seeking state revolving fund monies for expansion of the Pierre Regional Landfill. City Engineer Nick Waters says the Commission has previously considered action on expanding Cell Four of the landfill… Waters says the work is expected to begin in 2025… Commissioner Vona Johnson asked…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — Fighting a strong northwest wind officials gathered high above Hilger’s Gulch at the South Dakota State Health Lab to break ground for the Workforce and Education Center in Pierre Tuesday. Governor Kristi Noem says while the building is important it’s the people using it who matter the most… Pierre Mayor Steve Harding…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Executive Board of the South Dakota Legislature has issued assignments for two summer study committees this summer. Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison, the Senate Majority Leader says Senator Jim Mehlhaff of Pierre and Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre will serve on a summer study looking into A-I and Internet access…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a filing fee for East River Electric to apply for the construction of a short transmission line to the North Bend Wind Farm in Hyde County. East River is proposing to build a 500-foot transmission line to go from the North Bend Substation owned…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Pierre City Commission is meeting tonight at the Pierre Municipal Building. A proclamation for Arbor Day will be made in special business before Commissioners consider approval of a three-item consent calendar. A public hearing for airport hay leases is scheduled for 5:45 pm. In new business, Commissioners will get details on…… read more »
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — Severe weather awareness week may be over, but the severe weather season in South Dakota is just at the beginning. Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Troy Blevins is looking to keep severe weather front of mind for residents with a community education event Tuesday night in Fort Pierre… Blevins says those who…… read more »
PIERRE (KCCR) — A Pierre man is arrested after a lengthy investigation into a sexual assault. Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were called to the 1100 block of Clarice Drive on February 18th around 11:30 pm for a reported medical issue with a female subject. The investigation determined the female had been sexually…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — After just short of two years the Capital Area United Way is on the hunt for a new executive director. Holly Wade will be stepping away from the post after the Let Freedom Fly International Airshow. Capital Area United Way Board president Laura Ringling says they are looking for dynamic leadership out…… read more »
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council has approved a cultural resources survey be completed ahead of a project to build more drinking water storage in the city, Public Works Director Rick Hahn says it’s a requirement of seeking funding from the state’ revolving loan fund… Councilman Greg Kensy asked Hahn why the…… read more »
PIERRE, (KCCR) — This week is the final week for local students to submit an entry to be considered for the t-shirt design for the 20th annual Tyler Wilxcox Memorial Guns ‘n Hoses Blood Drive. Abbie Arneson with LifeServe Blood Center says they want to try and engage a generation of future donors who might…… read more »
