News Category: Local News

Watertown Police release their 2023 report

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–2023 was another busy year for officers with the Watertown Police Department. According to their annual report released Monday, officers responded to 24,543 calls for service last year, which was a six-percent increase over the previous year. There were 641 traffic accidents, which was down two-percent from 2022. Watertown police did not investigate a… Read more »

Watertown Police release their 2023 report

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–2023 was another busy year for officers with the Watertown Police Department. According to their annual report released Monday, officers responded to 24,543 calls for service last year, which was a six-percent increase over the previous year. There were 641 traffic accidents, which was down two-percent from 2022. Watertown police did not investigate a… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss their Local Control Resolution

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Drew Dennert discuss a resolution to combat what the South Dakota Legislature could do to override setbacks for pipelines. Dennert asked Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach about the bill they could be discussing at the South Dakota Senate. Dennert explains why the resolution is on hold… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss their Local Control Resolution

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Drew Dennert discuss a resolution to combat what the South Dakota Legislature could do to override setbacks for pipelines. Dennert asked Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach about the bill they could be discussing at the South Dakota Senate. Dennert explains why the resolution is on hold… Read more »

Landowners opposing CO2 pipelines react to comments made by Brent Gabler

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Faulk County landowner Brent Gabler made comments about his support of CO2 pipelines to the Brown County Commission. On Tuesday, Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach tried to counter what Gabler said. Fischbach countered Gabler’s claim that ethanol industries needs the pipelines. Fischbach discussed what people in Washington are saying about this.… Read more »

Landowners opposing CO2 pipelines react to comments made by Brent Gabler

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, Faulk County landowner Brent Gabler made comments about his support of CO2 pipelines to the Brown County Commission. On Tuesday, Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach tried to counter what Gabler said. Fischbach countered Gabler’s claim that ethanol industries needs the pipelines. Fischbach discussed what people in Washington are saying about this.… Read more »

City of Aberdeen receive honor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council, Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel informed the council about an honor received at this year’s Tourism Conference.(1:17) Last time Aberdeen received the Cacklin’ Community Award was in 2022 for the 2021 pheasant season.

City of Aberdeen receive honor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council, Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Casey Weismantel informed the council about an honor received at this year’s Tourism Conference.(1:17) Last time Aberdeen received the Cacklin’ Community Award was in 2022 for the 2021 pheasant season.

SD House Education Committee defeat HB1042

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Concerns over future funding commitments and the existence of federal programs led House lawmakers to reject a proposal for expanding access to free lunches in South Dakota’s public schools. The bipartisan proposal, carried by Democrat Kadyn Wittman of Sioux Falls, was defeated by one vote in the House Education Committee, with lawmakers… Read more »

SD House Education Committee defeat HB1042

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) – Concerns over future funding commitments and the existence of federal programs led House lawmakers to reject a proposal for expanding access to free lunches in South Dakota’s public schools. The bipartisan proposal, carried by Democrat Kadyn Wittman of Sioux Falls, was defeated by one vote in the House Education Committee, with lawmakers… Read more »

SD House Committee passes SB39

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill allowing residents of a homeowners’ association to carry weapons in any part of the HOA continues its quick trek through the legislature this morning (Monday). SB39 would prevent an HOA board from banning firearms in the common areas of a facility, such as the sidewalk. Residents can keep guns… Read more »

SD House Committee passes SB39

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — A bill allowing residents of a homeowners’ association to carry weapons in any part of the HOA continues its quick trek through the legislature this morning (Monday). SB39 would prevent an HOA board from banning firearms in the common areas of a facility, such as the sidewalk. Residents can keep guns… Read more »

SD House State Affairs Committee pass HCR 6003

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will see South Dakota lawmakers gather for the state’s 100th Legislative session. The House State Affairs Committee on Friday passed a resolution to form a committee to begin planning for the event. The measure was brought by Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls.  He says a few ideas have already come… Read more »

SD House State Affairs Committee pass HCR 6003

PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Next year will see South Dakota lawmakers gather for the state’s 100th Legislative session. The House State Affairs Committee on Friday passed a resolution to form a committee to begin planning for the event. The measure was brought by Representative Tony Venhuizen of Sioux Falls.  He says a few ideas have already come… Read more »

DSU President address cybersecurity

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Your personal information is at risk, and the risk is growing every day. But Dakota State University is working on finding a solution. DSU President Jose Marie Griffiths says it involves the next level of technology…quantum computing. The school’s leap into quantum computing depends on a six-million dollar funding package that’s part of… Read more »

DSU President address cybersecurity

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Your personal information is at risk, and the risk is growing every day. But Dakota State University is working on finding a solution. DSU President Jose Marie Griffiths says it involves the next level of technology…quantum computing. The school’s leap into quantum computing depends on a six-million dollar funding package that’s part of… Read more »

South Dakota House State Affairs Committee defeat HB1111

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee Monday discussed HB1111 which would make it mandatory for legislators to takes classes on both the U.S. & South Dakota Constitutions. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen. Perry talks about how officials should take up positions base on the Constitutions. Perry… Read more »

South Dakota House State Affairs Committee defeat HB1111

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee Monday discussed HB1111 which would make it mandatory for legislators to takes classes on both the U.S. & South Dakota Constitutions. Prime sponsor of the bill was Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen. Perry talks about how officials should take up positions base on the Constitutions. Perry… Read more »

South Dakota House committee approve bill dealing with legal defense system

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- It’s just the first step, but legislators have approved a bill to take some financial pressure off of county governments. State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn (SAT-iz-ahn) appeared before a House committee Friday. He asked lawmakers to support the creation of a statewide indigent legal defense system. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »

South Dakota House committee approve bill dealing with legal defense system

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- It’s just the first step, but legislators have approved a bill to take some financial pressure off of county governments. State Court Administrator Greg Sattizahn (SAT-iz-ahn) appeared before a House committee Friday. He asked lawmakers to support the creation of a statewide indigent legal defense system. South Dakota is one of the few… Read more »