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Record Walleye Bring Questions About Walleye Population In Oahe

PIERRE, (KCCR) — Not only did the recent catch of record-breaking walleyes in Lake Oahe bring more anglers to South Dakota’s largest lake, it brought a lot of questions to Game, Fish and Parks staff. Fisheries Program Administrator Jake Davis says they had a good idea big fish were in the big water through spawning…read more »

Pierre Schools Efforts To Correct Absenteeism Working

PIERRE, (KCCR) –Efforts to correct lagging attendance in the Pierre School District appear to working. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says the District got a Department of Education grant to support the addition of five Family Support Specialists… The Pierre School Board outlined improving attendance as a goal for this school year. Enrollment across the country…read more »

Light Agenda For Fort Pierre City Council Tonight

FORT PIERRE. (KCCR) — The Fort Pierre City Council is meeting tonight at the South Dakota Municipal League meeting room. The Council will hear reports from city officials before getting into the main agenda. Only six-items of new business are coming before the Council tonight. They will consider giving authorization to the city to apply…read more »

Pierre Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Child Abuse Charges

Pierre Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Child Abuse Charges

PIERRE, (KCCR) — A Pierre woman has pleaded not guilty to charges against her in Hughes County. During a short arraignment hearing Tuesday 42 year-old Brandi Jo Barringer pleaded not guilty to two charges of Contributing to the Abuse, Neglect or Delinquency of a Minor. Barringer was indicted by a Hughes County grand jury in…read more »

Interest Rates Could Drive Issues In Commercial Real Estate In Mid-America Region

Interest Rates Could Drive Issues In Commercial Real Estate In Mid-America Region

PIERRE — The economic outlook for the Mid-America region is relatively unchanged with slow growth continuing. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says commercial real estate could be a problem area for the remainder of the year… Goss oversees the Mid-America Business Conditions Index, put out monthly by Creighton. Interest rates are driving those issues……read more »

June Enplanements At Pierre Regional Airport Hit 1,433; Best So Far In 2023

June Enplanements At Pierre Regional Airport Hit 1,433; Best So Far In 2023

PIERRE — On the heels of the announcement last week regarding flights to Minneapolis in addition to Denver from Pierre Regional Airport, the airport reported it’s best month for moving passengers this year… Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says the city is remaining in close contact with officials at Denver Air…read more »

‘Rolling Recessions’ Could Be On The Horizon For Mid-American Business

PIERRE — While surveys in the Mid America region show the economy mostly positive, there are some holes emerging. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says there are what he calls “rolling recessions”… Goss says he thinks the Federal Reserve will pass on an interest rate hike next month… Goss says he doesn’t expect long…read more »

Inflation Likely To Stall February Increase In Mid America Economy

PIERRE — While the Mid America economy appeared to take a positive jump with the February report, that may be an outlier. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss, who coordinates the monthly nine state survey, says he doesn’t see the positive movement continuing… The overall reading for February jumped to fifty six point one, well…read more »

Brakes Still Applied To Mid-America Economy

PIERRE — The economy in the nine state Mid America region is slowing and that is expected to continue. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss forecasts little growth through mid year… Goss says flat lining the economy is about what the Federal Reserve Board is aiming for… Goss says he also expects interest rates to…read more »