Category Archives: Local News
Bill To End Medical Marijuana Oversight Committee Passes House, Heads To Senate
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The South Dakota House of Representatives has passed a bill that would eliminate the oversight committee for the state's medical marijuana program. Representative Dylan Jordan says t...
Feb 23, 2026
Only Full Euclid Closure To Happen Early During Second Year Of Euclid Reconstruction
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The second and final year of the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction project is set to begin March 9th. Morris Incorporated Division Manager T-J Gallagher says only full closure of Euclid A...
Feb 23, 2026
Legislature Arriving At Critical Crossover Day Tuesday
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- One of the most important days of the 2026 Legislative session is Tuesday this week, Crossover Day. It's the day all House and Senate Bills need to be passed by their respective Hous...
Feb 22, 2026
Bill To Allow Capitol Access Pass Holders Access To All Locked Capitol Doors Pulled By Sponsor
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A bill that would have allowed the holder of a Capitol Access Pass to enter the South Dakota State Capitol building in Pierre from any door has essentially been killed by the House S...
Feb 21, 2026
Avera Health Cancer Care Program To Benefit From Federal Spending
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Avera Health has received a federal appropriation as part of the 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services bill for the enhancement of cancer care technology. South Dakota Senator Mike R...
Feb 21, 2026
Officials Hold Public Information Meeting As Second Year Of Euclid Reconstruction Days From Beginning
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Property and business owners along the Euclid Avenue listened to a presentation Thursday night at Faith Lutheran Church about the second year of the Euclid Avenue Reconstruction proj...
Feb 20, 2026
Congressman Dusty Johnson Confident In Passage Of Updated Farm Bill
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Another item on Congress' checklist is eventual passage of an updated Farm Bill. Congressman Dusty Johnson says they're getting close to buttoning an update up... The last Farm ...
Feb 20, 2026
Glodt Says Enrollment Declines Extend Beyond Kindergarten
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- The Pierre School District is looking at changes to how the District's elementary class structure will look like. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt say while the biggest drop in student...
Feb 19, 2026
Drought Growing Across Lyman, Jones And Brule Counties
PIERRE, (KCCR) -- Drought conditions across South Dakota continue to slowly expand at a lack of moisture remains. This week, the U-S Drought Monitor for South Dakota shows a two-percent reduction in n...
Feb 19, 2026
First National Bank Helps Stanley County Schools Kick-Off Buffalo Legacy Campaign
FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) -- A 250-thousand dollar donation is the bedrock to a campaign to support the Stanley County School District well into the future. First National Bank made the donation to the Buff...
Feb 18, 2026