ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, July 28 from dusk – 11:00 pm at Kuhnert Arboretum located at 2110 South Dakota Street. A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »
News Year: 2023
South Dakota breaks U.S record for lowest unemployment rate
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota has officially broken the record for the lowest unemployment rate in United States history with a June unemployment rate of 1.8%. South Dakota had previously tied the record of 1.9% unemployment rate over the past several months. Employment grew by 1,300 in June. “South Dakotans are the hardest working folks… Read more »
U.S. House passes bill to improve the aviation system
WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States House has passed bipartisan legislation making reforms to the nation’s aviation system. South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson says Essential Air Service airports– such as the ones in Pierre, Aberdeen and Watertown– are an important piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Johnson says there doesn’t need to be a commercial… Read more »
Redfield wins the Region 6B Championship
NORTHVILLE, S.D.(Public Opinion) — Redfield captured the championship in the tourney with a 14-0 win over the Clark-Willow Lake Senators on Thursday. Redfield (20-8) is the host team for the State B tournament July 28-Aug. 1. Three pitchers combined on a two-hitter and Redfield took control with an 11-run first inning. Peyton Osborn had two… Read more »
Smittys wins Game 1 of their best of 3 series against Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Public Opinion)- The Aberdeen Smittys struck first in a best-of-three American Legion Baseball playoff series on Thursday night at Watertown Stadium. The Smittys (26-16) combined 16 hits with a strong pitching performance by Zane Backous on the way to a 15-4 win over Watertown Post 17 (32-31). The Smittys scored four runs in the… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley warning citizens of scams following severe storms
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-South Dakota’s Attorney General is warning consumers about home and roof repair scams that have surfaced in South Dakota due to severe weather earlier this week. Marty Jackley says unfortunately, scammers react quickly to these situations. Jackley says his office’s Division of Consumer Protection quickly began receiving complaints about repair companies with aggressive tactics.… Read more »
Law enforcement in the Sioux Falls area address speeding
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies are teaming up to put the brakes on speeding in Sioux Falls. Police Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says newly-built Veterans Parkway is one of the main target areas. The police department teamed up with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s deputies and members of the South Dakota Highway patrol in the effort.… Read more »
Governor Noem’s react to Jason Aldean’s song
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As controversy swirls around country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try that in a Small Town”, Governor Kristi Noem says she’s got the singer’s back. Noem added that she wants Aldean to come play anywhere at any time in South Dakota, including the Governor Mansion’s front lawn. Governor Kristi Noem is not a fan… Read more »
Senator Thune address Democrats’ concern about the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says Democrats are trying to undermine the U.S. Supreme Court. Thune says Democrat are proposing to “pack” the Supreme Court because they don’t like the court’s makeup, and some of its decisions. Senator Thune says he expects a robust debate on a Democrat bill that he says undermines the court’s… Read more »
National Night Out coming up on Tuesday, August 1st
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-9pm at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen. The first National Night Out dates back to 1984 and has been held in Aberdeen each year since 2009. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil provides a preview. McNeil talks about this event came about.… Read more »