News Category: Local News

Gene Morsching retiring after 37 years with Aberdeen Parks & Rec

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Gene Morsching announced earlier this year that he will be retiring as Recreation Superintendent for Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department. Director Mark Hoven: Morsching spoke to the Aberdeen City Council Monday & wanted to thanks everyone involved starting with the full time staff. Morsching appreciated the work of part-time staff that worked… Read more »

Gene Morsching retiring after 37 years with Aberdeen Parks & Rec

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Gene Morsching announced earlier this year that he will be retiring as Recreation Superintendent for Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department. Director Mark Hoven: Morsching spoke to the Aberdeen City Council Monday & wanted to thanks everyone involved starting with the full time staff. Morsching appreciated the work of part-time staff that worked… Read more »

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting.(1:43)  

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting.(1:43)  

Senator Thune oppose latest attempt by President Biden to forgive student loans

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The Supreme Court ruled it isn’t constitutional…but President Biden is making another push to forgive student loan debt. The new plan was redesigned to try to put in more solid legal ground. Senator John Thune objects to the plan, saying it’s wrong to transfer the burden of student loan debt from one group… Read more »

Senator Thune oppose latest attempt by President Biden to forgive student loans

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The Supreme Court ruled it isn’t constitutional…but President Biden is making another push to forgive student loan debt. The new plan was redesigned to try to put in more solid legal ground. Senator John Thune objects to the plan, saying it’s wrong to transfer the burden of student loan debt from one group… Read more »

Minnesota child condition unknown following fall from Sioux Falls hotel

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The condition of a 1 1/2 year old Minnesota boy who fell from the third floor of the Club House Hotel in Sioux Falls Saturday morning is still unknown this afternoon. The child fell out of a window in a hotel room. Officer Sam Clemens says police are investigating. Clemens says someone… Read more »

Minnesota child condition unknown following fall from Sioux Falls hotel

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The condition of a 1 1/2 year old Minnesota boy who fell from the third floor of the Club House Hotel in Sioux Falls Saturday morning is still unknown this afternoon. The child fell out of a window in a hotel room. Officer Sam Clemens says police are investigating. Clemens says someone… Read more »

Rapid City man sentenced following sixth DUI charge

PHILIP, S.D.(KCCR)- A Rapid City man has been sentenced for his sixth Driving Under the Influence charge. Haakon County State’s Attorney Thomas P. Maher says Sixth Circuit Judge Bridget Mayer sentenced 42 year-old Jahn Paul Formanek on Friday to the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison on the charge of Aggravated Driving Under the… Read more »

Rapid City man sentenced following sixth DUI charge

PHILIP, S.D.(KCCR)- A Rapid City man has been sentenced for his sixth Driving Under the Influence charge. Haakon County State’s Attorney Thomas P. Maher says Sixth Circuit Judge Bridget Mayer sentenced 42 year-old Jahn Paul Formanek on Friday to the maximum sentence of 10 years in prison on the charge of Aggravated Driving Under the… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum held in Washington

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Fort Pierre woman is back home to take care of her husband suffering from younger-onset Alzheimer’s Disease after traveling to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum.  Carmen Magee met with South Dakota’s Congressional delegation and says they are doing the best they can to support… Read more »

Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum held in Washington

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Fort Pierre woman is back home to take care of her husband suffering from younger-onset Alzheimer’s Disease after traveling to Washington, D.C. to take part in the Alzheimer’s Association AIM Advocacy Forum.  Carmen Magee met with South Dakota’s Congressional delegation and says they are doing the best they can to support… Read more »

2024 Candidate List

Here’s the candidate list for the region for the 2024 elections.  Primary will take place on June 4th & the general election on November 5th. U.S. House: Inc Dusty Johnson(R) (Mitchell) Cheryl Johnson(D) (Sioux Falls) South Dakota Legislature: District 1: Senate: Inc Michael Rohl(R) (Aberdeen) House: Inc Tamara St. John(R) (Sisseton) Logan Manhart(R) (Aberdeen) Chris… Read more »

2024 Candidate List

Here’s the candidate list for the region for the 2024 elections.  Primary will take place on June 4th & the general election on November 5th. U.S. House: Inc Dusty Johnson(R) (Mitchell) Cheryl Johnson(D) (Sioux Falls) South Dakota Legislature: District 1: Senate: Inc Michael Rohl(R) (Aberdeen) House: Inc Tamara St. John(R) (Sisseton) Logan Manhart(R) (Aberdeen) Chris… Read more »

Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experiece to perform in Aberdeen on April 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association is closing their 2023-24 Season with a great concert and a special offer for the upcoming 2024-25 Season! On Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience Concert will be at the Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the Johnson Fine Art… Read more »

Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experiece to perform in Aberdeen on April 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association is closing their 2023-24 Season with a great concert and a special offer for the upcoming 2024-25 Season! On Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience Concert will be at the Harvey & Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the Johnson Fine Art… Read more »

District 23 Representative J.D. Wangsness looks back at 2023 session

MILLER, S.D.(Press Release)- As much as I enjoy representing District 23 in Pierre, it’s been nice to be back home. I’ve had plenty of time in my office (otherwise known as my pickup) to reflect on this Legislative Session, and I am proud of what we have accomplished in the Legislature this year. As a… Read more »

District 23 Representative J.D. Wangsness looks back at 2023 session

MILLER, S.D.(Press Release)- As much as I enjoy representing District 23 in Pierre, it’s been nice to be back home. I’ve had plenty of time in my office (otherwise known as my pickup) to reflect on this Legislative Session, and I am proud of what we have accomplished in the Legislature this year. As a… Read more »

16-year-old Brooking girl killed following accident with school bus driver

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A 16-year-old Brookings girl is killed in downtown Brookings after the bicycle she was riding was struck by a Brookings School Bus. It happened at about 10:30 Friday morning on Main Avenue at 4th Street.  Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake says the school bus, operated by 46-year-old Tami J. Varpness of Brookings was… Read more »

16-year-old Brooking girl killed following accident with school bus driver

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- A 16-year-old Brookings girl is killed in downtown Brookings after the bicycle she was riding was struck by a Brookings School Bus. It happened at about 10:30 Friday morning on Main Avenue at 4th Street.  Brookings Police Chief Michael Drake says the school bus, operated by 46-year-old Tami J. Varpness of Brookings was… Read more »