PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Clocks shifted backward one-hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time ended, reverting time back in participating areas to Daylight Standard Time. That time change of only 60 minutes can have a big impact on activities like driving a vehicle. Shawn Steward with Triple A South Dakota says the most recent figures show over… Read more »
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Safety tips for trick or treating on Halloween
(SAFEKIDS.ORG)- Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays. Hard Facts about Halloween Safety On average, children are more than twice as likely to… Read more »
Halloween safety tips on the roads
SOUTH DAKOTA(KCCR)- Halloween can be fun for all with trick-or-treating for kids and young adults and parties to bring the kid out in every adult. However, with that fun can come dangers according to Triple A South Dakota’s Shawn Steward. Steward says Halloween is near the top for dangerous days for youth pedestrians. Steward says… Read more »
South Dakota Senators commenting on 2024 elections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- His name isn’t on the ballot this year, but Senator John Thune has been campaigning hard this year. He’s put on thousands of miles for other Republican candidates, in hopes of switching the Senate to a Republican Majority. He says the efforts are beginning to pay off at all levels. Senator Thune… Read more »
Burn ban in effect in McPherson County
LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)- As of Tuesday, McPherson County has placed a burn ban on all open fires, including campfires, until further notice. Burn Barrels equipped with a metal grate and located in a 15ft safety zone free from combustible material are allowed. Please use caution during these dry conditions
Senators Rounds, King seek maximum H-2B work visas to support small businesses in 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release)– U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine), alongside a bipartisan group of their colleagues, have written to the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release the maximum allowable number of additional H-2B visas for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. H-2B visas fill needs for American… Read more »
Learn more about your 2024 House Candidates and More
In South Dakota, the race for House of Representatives seats in Districts 1 and 3 has drawn attention, with candidates bringing diverse perspectives to the ballot. Alongside these races, South Dakota voters will also see various ballot measures that address key state issues, allowing them to shape policy on matters directly impacting their communities. Below,… Read more »
Hughes County test their tabulating machines Wednesday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Two ballot tabulating machines to be used on election night next week passed a public testing of the devices on Wednesday. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says test went as expected…very well. Oliva says the tabulating machines are secured with a number of security measures to indicate possible tampering. To prevent having… Read more »
Highway Patrol announces November Sobriety Checkpoints
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 17 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Bennett, Brule, Codington, Davison, Hanson, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Lincoln, Meade, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Sanborn, Spink, Walworth, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are… Read more »
District 1 House Candidate Christopher Reder talks about his campaign
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 1 House Candidate Christopher Reder from Warner is seeking his first term as a legislator in the South Dakota House. Reder talks about his motivation to run. Reder talks about priorities for District 1. Reder is the head of DTOM Ranch based in Warner also talks about the issue of mental health.… Read more »