PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Traffic along a few blocks of West Pleasant Drive in Pierre was disrupted for about an hour late Tuesday afternoon, after a contractor hit a gas line while doing curb and gutter work. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department chief Ian Paul says shortly after 4pm they blocked off an area from Popular Avenue to… Read more »
News Year: 2021
Sturgis & Rapid City are setting up ordinances to deal with medical marijuana
STURGIS & RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council is working on an ordinance that will temporarily govern medical marijuana until the state can adopt rules on legalization. Sturgis City Manager Daniel Ainslie says like other communities, they are having many concerns. He says to avoid that would be to authorize dispensaries. Ainslie says… Read more »
Rapid City Fire Department to do 3rd annual Josh Haugen Memorial Fundraiser Saturday
RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- A new week, a new fundraising effort for the Rapid City Fire Department, who are gearing up for the third annual Josh Haugen Memorial Fundraiser scheduled for this Saturday. (June 5) The fundraiser will be held at Canyon Lake Park in Rapid City between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. RCFD public information… Read more »
Federal judge declines to order fireworks at Mount Rushmore
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge has rebuffed South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s efforts to force the National Park Service to grant the state permission to shoot fireworks from Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate Independence Day this year. Noem sued the U.S. Department of Interior in an effort to reverse the decision… Read more »
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Event coming June 12th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming Saturday June 12th, Sleep in Heavenly Peace here in Aberdeen are looking for volunteers to help make beds. Jeff Evenson with Sleep in Heavenly Peace tells us how many children in Aberdeen are without a bed. Evenson tells us about the event on the 12th. Evenson tells us how to go about… Read more »
13th annual Garden Plotter sale on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday is the 13th annual Garden Plotter Sale. Deb Bures tell us where this will be located at. Renita Kainz tells us the plants that they are selling. The Garden Sale are also taking donations. The Garden Sale runs from 8AM-12PM Saturday. All proceeds goes to the Kuhnert Arboretum.
SD Dept of Health reports 5 new COVID-19 related deaths(2 in Brown County)
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 5 new COVID-related deaths, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 2,019. The state had 36 new cases and 113 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 300. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »
Recap of the Redistricting Committee meeting held on Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Redistricting Committee of the South Dakota legislature met Tuesday at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. District 24 Senator Mary Duvall of Pierre is chairing the once-in-a-decade function of reestablishing the state’s legislative boundaries. She says the learning for the Committee continues. The Committee also voted to set 35 legislative districts… Read more »
Recap of 2 days discussing marijuana at the State Capitol
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week the Marijuana Interim Study Committee got together in Pierre to talk about both medical & recrational marijuana. District 3 Rep Carl Perry is a member of that committee. Perry talks about upcoming visits to Des Moines, IA & Denver, Co later this month. Perry mentions when he was there, the committee… Read more »
Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s appearance at the Boys State on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson appeared at the Boys State at Northern State University. Johnson told the audience about how grateful to be an American compared to the world. Johnson also took questions from the audience. Johnson was asked about UFOs. Johnson also address his constitutional amendment to keep the U.S. Supreme Court… Read more »