PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The America 250 South Dakota Commission held a meeting Wednesday to start looking at how the state plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.  State Historical Society Director Dr. Ben Jones says on the national level officials are considering holding America’s Field Trip. Jones says he’s talked to officials about adding Mount… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Legislators representing Aberdeen looked back on this year’s legislative session. Representative Brandei Schaefbauer talks about the tone of the session especially toward the end of the session. Representative Carl Perry discuss projects that will be beneficial to the Aberdeen region. Senator Al Novstrup talks about the tuition freeze that will continue for another… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the KSDN Midday Report on Wednesday, legislators representing District 3 which is most of Aberdeen talked about their opposition to SB201 which deals with the issue of local control. Representative Carl Perry who served on the House Commerce & Energy Committee talked about HB1219 that dealt with the issue of eminent domain.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The Brown County Republicans will hold the regular business meeting of the Brown County Republican Central Committee at the Brown Country Courthouse’s basement meeting room on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Pizza will be provided for Central Committee members in attendance. Only confirmed credentialed members of the Brown County… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A report of a potential threat against Simmons Middle School was handled quickly this morning and found to have no merit. When the call was received, the School Resource Officer was already present as part of his normal assignment. The officer and school district administration were able to quickly assess that the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- March was the worst month yet for enplanements to Minneapolis.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says March barely passed 1,000 total passenger boardings at Pierre Regional Airport. In the first four months of service to Minneapolis enplanements have been 99, 88, 83 and 73, falling each month.  Denver enplanements… Read more »

LEOLA, S.D.(Press Release)- Mark Lapka of rural McPherson County has announced his candidacy for the South Dakota Senate in District 23.  This district includes Brown, Campbell, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, McPherson, Potter and Walworth Counties. “After the last few years of participating in the political process and experiencing disappointment, the only avenue for positive change is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Fake money is being circulated in the Aberdeen area. So far, the fakes have been hundred dollar bills that are marked as “For Motion Picture Purposes” near the top. Before accepting large bills, verify that it is legal tender. Any fake bills can be reported to dispatch by calling 605-626-7911.

LEOLA, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, McPherson County Commission unanimously rejected a petition by residents in the county to put an ordinance in  place to forbid voting machines from counting ballots for future elections. Leola resident Jodi Waltman was one of them pushing this ordinance. Among those testifying was Rick Weible of Midwest Swamp Watch.  Waltman said… Read more »