News Category: Local News

Enplanement up at Pierre Airport in July compare to June

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanement numbers at Pierre Regional Airport continue to grow month to month.  July numbers were released Tuesday night during the Pierre City Commission meeting. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says he appreciates the people of central South Dakota putting trust in not only Pierre Regional Airport, but Essential Air… Read more »

Enplanement up at Pierre Airport in July compare to June

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Enplanement numbers at Pierre Regional Airport continue to grow month to month.  July numbers were released Tuesday night during the Pierre City Commission meeting. Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says he appreciates the people of central South Dakota putting trust in not only Pierre Regional Airport, but Essential Air… Read more »

Public Utilities Commission chairman commets on co2 pipeline request by Summit

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The application and approval process for Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will apparently stretch on. South Dakota Public Utilities Chairman Chris Nelson says there is no deadline for the pipeline company to submit their information. Nelson says they are watching as more information is delivered to them. Summit Carbon Solutions is… Read more »

Public Utilities Commission chairman commets on co2 pipeline request by Summit

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The application and approval process for Summit Carbon Solutions proposed carbon dioxide pipeline will apparently stretch on. South Dakota Public Utilities Chairman Chris Nelson says there is no deadline for the pipeline company to submit their information. Nelson says they are watching as more information is delivered to them. Summit Carbon Solutions is… Read more »

SD PUC approve Northwestern Energy request to change their corporate structure

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a plan from Northwestern Energy to change their corporate structure. Northwestern Company Secretary Tim Olson says they are separating some of their operations. Olson says there will be no changes apparent to their customers. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says it is a positive move. The commission voted… Read more »

SD PUC approve Northwestern Energy request to change their corporate structure

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a plan from Northwestern Energy to change their corporate structure. Northwestern Company Secretary Tim Olson says they are separating some of their operations. Olson says there will be no changes apparent to their customers. Commissioner Kristie Fiegen says it is a positive move. The commission voted… Read more »

Watertown City Council decide “Construction Manager at Risk”

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At this week’s City Council meeting, up for approval was choosing a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) Public Works Director Heath VonEye starts off the discussion. VonEye goes over the proposals received. Councilman Tupper mentions RJM was “heavily vetted in this process; they definitely stood up and above the rest.” Councilman Paulsen had… Read more »

Watertown City Council decide “Construction Manager at Risk”

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At this week’s City Council meeting, up for approval was choosing a “Construction Manager at Risk” (CMAR) Public Works Director Heath VonEye starts off the discussion. VonEye goes over the proposals received. Councilman Tupper mentions RJM was “heavily vetted in this process; they definitely stood up and above the rest.” Councilman Paulsen had… Read more »

Preview of convention with the Associated School Boards & Schoool Administrators of South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The joint convention of the Associated School Boards and the School Administrators of South Dakota will be held in Sioux Falls this week. School Boards Executive Director Wade Pogany says it’s a good time for educators and administrators to catch up. Pogany says there is a lot of conversations about student well… Read more »

Preview of convention with the Associated School Boards & Schoool Administrators of South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- The joint convention of the Associated School Boards and the School Administrators of South Dakota will be held in Sioux Falls this week. School Boards Executive Director Wade Pogany says it’s a good time for educators and administrators to catch up. Pogany says there is a lot of conversations about student well… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation preparing recharging networks for electric vehicles

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- State transportation officials are beginning to look at rolling out sections of a recharging network for electric vehicles.  Mike Behm, Director of Planning and Engineering says the focus for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI Formula is on the state’s interstate system. South Dakota would need 13 charging stations along the interstates… Read more »

SD Dept of Transportation preparing recharging networks for electric vehicles

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- State transportation officials are beginning to look at rolling out sections of a recharging network for electric vehicles.  Mike Behm, Director of Planning and Engineering says the focus for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure or NEVI Formula is on the state’s interstate system. South Dakota would need 13 charging stations along the interstates… Read more »

Napa to Platte rail line to not operate any time soon

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Napa to Platte rail line in southeast South Dakota has not seen regular rail service since the 1980s and that probably won’t change anytime soon. State Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says there isn’t much interest from any potential buyers of that state owned line. Jundt says they do get occasional questions… Read more »

Napa to Platte rail line to not operate any time soon

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Napa to Platte rail line in southeast South Dakota has not seen regular rail service since the 1980s and that probably won’t change anytime soon. State Transportation Department Secretary Joel Jundt says there isn’t much interest from any potential buyers of that state owned line. Jundt says they do get occasional questions… Read more »

Hughes County, Pierre, & Fort Pierre City Councils approve resolutions for ambulance service

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission and Fort Pierre City Council have approves resolutions of intent to form the Central South Dakota Ambulance District.  Fort Pierre Adlerman Scott Deal serves on the current ambulance board and emergency medical care leave Hughes and Stanley County without it. The goal is to put the District on the… Read more »

Hughes County, Pierre, & Fort Pierre City Councils approve resolutions for ambulance service

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission and Fort Pierre City Council have approves resolutions of intent to form the Central South Dakota Ambulance District.  Fort Pierre Adlerman Scott Deal serves on the current ambulance board and emergency medical care leave Hughes and Stanley County without it. The goal is to put the District on the… Read more »

Rising interest rates cool down the home selling market

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising interest rates have cooled off a red-hot home selling market and one real estate agent says that may not be a bad thing. Mason Schramm with “The Move Group” in Yankton says the whole selling – buying process has slowed down. Schramm says it has been hectic for the past two years.… Read more »

Rising interest rates cool down the home selling market

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Rising interest rates have cooled off a red-hot home selling market and one real estate agent says that may not be a bad thing. Mason Schramm with “The Move Group” in Yankton says the whole selling – buying process has slowed down. Schramm says it has been hectic for the past two years.… Read more »

President Biden declare Presidential Disaster Declaration for storms that hit South Dakota in June

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced today that South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration that allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help South Dakota local governments in six counties statewide recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of a tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and hail that… Read more »

President Biden declare Presidential Disaster Declaration for storms that hit South Dakota in June

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem announced today that South Dakota has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration that allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help South Dakota local governments in six counties statewide recover from public infrastructure damage sustained as a result of a tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and hail that… Read more »