WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday reintroduced the Returning Education to Our States Act, which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs to other departments. Rounds first introduced this legislation in November 2024. This legislation does not cut a dollar of education funding. Rather, funds will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Parts of 135th Street and South Dakota Street/388th Avenue were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a grass fire.  The grass fire was reported around 2:30 p.m. at the Aberdeen Police Department gun range.  The fire started accidentally during grounds maintenance.  the fire spread quickly due to windy conditions and dry foliage. Aberdeen Fire… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8:00am Thursday, April 10th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer line repair: High St. From 5th Ave. NE to 8th Ave. NE The road is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Aberdeen Catholic School System’s 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees The Roncalli Hall of Fame began in 1998 to recognize, thank and honor Roncalli alumni and supporters who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in one of five categories: Arts and Academics, Athletics, Benefactors and Founders, Employees and Volunteer Service. The Aberdeen Catholic School System… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce the Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame Class of 2025: Academics/Achievement Leah (Ackerman) duCharme, JD, Class of 1995 – A devoted public servant, duCharme serves as a District Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District in Minnesota. Prior to becoming a Judge,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Summit Carbon Solutions is on the agenda for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission when they meet Thursday, but this time the company is asking state regulators to “suspend current scheduling order and extend current deadline indefinitely.” Three different motions related to the case were filed last month. March 12, 2025, Summit filed… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors wrote President Donald Trump to express their gratitude for his support of the Senate’s amendment to theHouse Budget Resolution. You can find the letter here. “We are on your side in supporting the Senate’s amendment to the House budget resolution because… Read more »