News Year: 2022

Governor Noem appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

Governor Noem appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt’s appointment will be effective January 23rd. Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. “Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “He recognizes that… Read more »

Aberdeen Aqua Addicts to host a fishing tournament in February

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

Aberdeen Aqua Addicts to host a fishing tournament in February

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in February, the Aberdeen Aqua Addicts will be hosting a fundraising fishing tournament at Dahme Lake. Mike Kulm with the Aqua Addicts talks about what the proceeds will be going to. Kulm’s son Casey died in an automobile accident in 2021. Kulm talks about how the fishing tournament will go. Some… Read more »

Yankton County Commission reflect on the lives of Steve & Wendy Hawkins

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »

Yankton County Commission reflect on the lives of Steve & Wendy Hawkins

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The Yankton County Commission took time at their final meeting of the year this week to remember long time Yankton County Emergency Medical Services Director Steve Hawkins. He and his wife Wendy both died of cancer last Friday. Commissioner Cheri Loest talked about Hawkins service. Loest says there are memories and link on… Read more »

DPS Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new year of sobriety checkpoints begins as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety plans to hold checkpoints in 15 different counties during the month of January. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brown, Brule, Butte, Clay, Davison, Day, Fall River, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Spink, Stanley, and… Read more »

DPS Announces January Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – A new year of sobriety checkpoints begins as the South Dakota Department of Public Safety plans to hold checkpoints in 15 different counties during the month of January. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Brown, Brule, Butte, Clay, Davison, Day, Fall River, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Spink, Stanley, and… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin retiring Friday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)— Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin is set to retire after serving 32 years as Meade County sheriff. His last day as sheriff is Friday – as incoming Sheriff, Pat West, will be sworn in. The sheriff position is an elected position for a four-year term and in the past 68 years, Meade County… Read more »

Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin retiring Friday

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB)— Meade County Sheriff Ron Merwin is set to retire after serving 32 years as Meade County sheriff. His last day as sheriff is Friday – as incoming Sheriff, Pat West, will be sworn in. The sheriff position is an elected position for a four-year term and in the past 68 years, Meade County… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds reflects on what was done during the lame duck session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds discussed what happened during the final month of Congress. Rounds also reflected on the past election.  Nationwide over eighty million people voted in 35 Senate races.  Over forty million voted for both Republicans & Democrats.  Republicans only had 85,000 more votes than Democrats combined.  Rounds talks how divided the government… Read more »

Senator Mike Rounds reflects on what was done during the lame duck session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds discussed what happened during the final month of Congress. Rounds also reflected on the past election.  Nationwide over eighty million people voted in 35 Senate races.  Over forty million voted for both Republicans & Democrats.  Republicans only had 85,000 more votes than Democrats combined.  Rounds talks how divided the government… Read more »

City of Pierre looking at options for Essential Air Service with the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Pierre has options when it comes to commercial air service for the next two years.  Pierre’s current Essential Air Service provider Denver Air Connection presented the only bid to continue serving both Pierre and Watertown.  Mayor Steve Harding says city staff will take a hard look at the options next… Read more »

City of Pierre looking at options for Essential Air Service with the Pierre Airport

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The City of Pierre has options when it comes to commercial air service for the next two years.  Pierre’s current Essential Air Service provider Denver Air Connection presented the only bid to continue serving both Pierre and Watertown.  Mayor Steve Harding says city staff will take a hard look at the options next… Read more »

First medical cannabis dispensary to open soon in Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Delayed by two blizzards, a Fort Pierre medical cannabis dispensary had it’s official ribbon cutting Wednesday.  Fort Pierre set the number of allowed cannabis dispensaries at three and Grassroots Cannabis owner Vicki Warne isn’t sure if three in a town of 23-hundred is over-saturation. Warne says the reception for Grassroots Cannabis has… Read more »

First medical cannabis dispensary to open soon in Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Delayed by two blizzards, a Fort Pierre medical cannabis dispensary had it’s official ribbon cutting Wednesday.  Fort Pierre set the number of allowed cannabis dispensaries at three and Grassroots Cannabis owner Vicki Warne isn’t sure if three in a town of 23-hundred is over-saturation. Warne says the reception for Grassroots Cannabis has… Read more »

Snow Removal Alert issued for Aberdeen

A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 6 AM, ON Thursday, December 29, 2022. • Plowing on EAST-WEST AVENUES in Zone 2 will begin at 1 PM, ON Thursday,… Read more »

Snow Removal Alert issued for Aberdeen

A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN • Plowing on NORTH-SOUTH STREETS in Zone 2 and plowing of all streets and avenues in Zone 3 will begin at 6 AM, ON Thursday, December 29, 2022. • Plowing on EAST-WEST AVENUES in Zone 2 will begin at 1 PM, ON Thursday,… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,118. The state had 423 new cases and 611 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 259. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »

SD Dept of Health reports 2 new COVID-19 related death

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com) – The state reported 1 new COVID-related death, while active cases & hospitalizations decreased, according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Health. The death total currently at 3,118. The state had 423 new cases and 611 recoveries, decreasing active infections to 259. Those hospitalized in connection with the virus is… Read more »