PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers aren’t the only ones preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Various organizations are reading up on proposed legislation and preparing positions to lobby their causes. South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director David Reiss says he’s heard various concerns from the cities and towns he represents. Reiss says the Municipal League will support… Read more »
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Preview of Landowners Rally to be held Monday in Pierre
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Monday the South Dakota Property Rights PAC is hosting a rally at Pierre prior to the legislative session beginning that Tuesday. District 3 Representative Carl Perry discuss who is going to be there. District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: District 3 Senator Al Novstrup discuss topics that could be brought up at the… Read more »
Former Pierre florist participate in this year’s Rose Parade
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A retired florist from South Dakota got to check an item off his bucket list this past week after getting to help decorate one of the floats participating in the 136th Rose Parade held on Monday. Dave Engelmeyer and his late wife Bev owned and operated the Jungle of Flowers shop in Burke… Read more »
Representative Mike Weisgram provides a preview of this year’s session
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre wants to serve another two-year term. He says he understands the importance of the work lawmakers do. South Dakota’s 99th annual legislative session begins Tuesday. Weisgram will again chair the House Commerce and Energy Committee and expects to be busy from the start. He… Read more »
City of Murdo award $186,000 for housing
MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- In December, Murdo Economic Development was awarded 186-thousand dollars to put toward the establishing of two Governors Homes in community. Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigle says her group was established only two years ago and this was a first exciting step in growing Murdo. Geigle says the need for housing in a… Read more »
Pierre Airport announce enplanement numbers for 2023
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The final enplanement numbers for passenger use of Pierre Regional Airport are in. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga presented December enplanements Tuesday night. However, Airport Manager Brian Cowles discovered an error in Huizenga’s numbers. The actual December enplanements were 1,329 with 1,230 of those to Denver and 99 to… Read more »
Apple Tree Learning Centers remain open for now
SIOUX FALL, S.D.(KELO)- Some extra time for parents…and for the Apple Tree Learning Centers in Sioux Falls. Randy Stewart, the owner of the centers, has notified parents that operations are being extended in hopes of working something out to keep them operating. A former staff member is taking over one of the centers, located on… Read more »
Governor Noem discuss her support of former President Donald Trump
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Kristi Noem was on the stump in Sioux City for former president Donald Trump Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, the Governor told CBS News says there’s a big difference in her job now as compared to when Trump was in office. Governor Noem is said to be on Trump’s short list… Read more »
Mitchell man plead not guilty of DUI charges
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The owner of a Mitchell business which was raided by several law enforcement agencies last month pleaded not guilty to DUI charges on Thursday. 44-year old Cory Cumings appeared in Davison County Court. During the hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Robert O’Keefe requested that bond for Cumings be modified or revoked, telling Judge Donna… Read more »