Category Archives: Local News
Bill To Permit Increase In Fees For Mailing Vehicle Registrations Passes South Dakota Senate
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to let counties charge more for the mailing of vehicle license renewals has been passed by the South Dakota Senate. House Bill 1034 cleared the upper chamber Friday on a 27-to...
Feb 09, 2026
Joint Committee On Appropriations Passes Bill To Permit Demolition Of Pierre Minimum Center
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Joint Committee on Appropriations has passed a bill to give permission for the state Department of Corrections to demolish the Pierre Minimum Center near the state Women's Prison...
Feb 09, 2026
Pierre School Board To Meet Tonight
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School Board is meeting tonight at the District Administration Building on Poplar Avenue. The Board will consider approval of the consent calendar before hearing comments ...
Feb 09, 2026
Hanson Ready To Fight For Fort Pierre In Announcing Campaign For Mayor
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- With city employees and hot pizza by her side, Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson announced formal intentions to run for Mayor in the June 2nd primary election. The pizza was to sh...
Feb 06, 2026
Bill To Provide Funding Source For South Dakota Horse Racing Heads To Governor After Passage By Full Senate
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to provide a steady stream of funding to keep South Dakota horse racing alive has cleared one of it's last legislative obstacle, the South Dakota Senate. House Bill 1058 would...
Feb 06, 2026
Mortenson Backed Bill To Permit Cigar Bar Licensing By Cities, Counties Passes House State Affairs Committee Friday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The House State Affairs Committee of the South Dakota Legislature has approved a bill to allow cities and counties to permit licensing for a cigar bar. District 24 Representative Wil...
Feb 06, 2026
Bill To Support Funding Of Horse Racing One Step Closer To Finish
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill to inject life into South Dakota's horse racing industry remains galloping through the South Dakota Legislature. House Bill 1058 would license online pari-mutuel wagering pool...
Feb 05, 2026
US Army Corps Of Engineers Expects Water Conservation To Continue Into Summer On Oahe
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Below normal runoff into the Missouri River is expected to continue into the spring. The U-S Army Corps of Engineers held it's February runoff update Thursday. John Remus, Chief of t...
Feb 05, 2026
Mehlhaff Calls Out Hanson For "Fear Mongering" In Opposition To Data Center Bills
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The debate between property rights and economic development boiled over Thursday during the Republic Legislative leadership press conference at the State Capitol. The exchange starte...
Feb 05, 2026
Candidates In Tripp, Potter And Haakon County Submit Petitions For June Primary
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Candidate List page on the South Dakota Secretary of State's office website grows by the day as more prospective candidates turn in petitions for their office of choice. Barb Des...
Feb 05, 2026
