PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The island nation of Jamaica is reeling from the impact of Hurricane Melissa last week. Amid the devastation from the hurricane is a desire to help. It also brings those looking to benefit from the suffering. Better Business Bureau of South Dakota vice president Jessie Schmidt says not all crowdfunding sites are created… Read more »
News Year: 2025
Attorney General release final statement for amendment to replace property taxes with transaction tax
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Attorney General Marty Jackley released his explanation for the amendment to replace property taxes with a transaction tax. The statement if it makes it to the 2026 general election ballot is as followed: “Currently, all real property-like land, homes, rental properties, and commercial buildings,- is taxed according to a formula by… Read more »
Food drive to benefit Sacred Heart Food Pantry begins on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- A food drive will begin on Saturday to benefit the Sacred Heart Food Pantry that will go through November 19th. Jason Keller with Aberdeen Pet Sitters provides a preview. Keller describes items they are looking for. Keller discuss the motivation for doing this. Besides Aberdeen Pet Sitters, also sponsoring this include Dakota Plains… Read more »
EAS service extended to November 18th
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- The USDOT has announced that funding for the Essential Air Service for airports have been extended to November 18th. The funding will allow the USDOT to extend the program and to subsidize payments and grant reimbursements. Aberdeen Transportation Manager Rich Krokel indicated for now the shutdown has had no impact on the Aberdeen… Read more »
Prairie Lakes to merge with Sanford Health
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Sioux Falls Business reports the details of the merger were finalized this week. “Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes have always worked collaboratively in support of our communities,” said Prairie Lakes CEO John Allen, who will continue to lead the Watertown area. Allen says as an independent healthcare system, “we have all the challenges of… Read more »
Secretary of State Johnson subpoenaed to appear in front Government Operations and Audit Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The state legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee voted Thursday to subpoena Secretary of State Monae Johnson. Johnson had been repeatedly invited to appear before the committee but did not attend yesterday’s meeting. The committee wants to ask about allegations made by election-advocacy organization South Dakota Canvassing Group regarding election equipment contracts. State… Read more »
Daylight Saving Time reminder to replace batteries in smoke alarms
SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- Daylight saving time is Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices. Having a working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and death. The death rate is twice as high for home fires where… Read more »
#SDpreps Football Quarterfinals Playoff Scoreboard [10/30/25]
THURS (10/30) SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Football Quarterfinals of SDHSAA Playoffs [All Classes] 11AAA Playoffs – Quarterfinals (8) SF Roosevelt 14 (1) Brandon Valley 41 (5) Harrisburg 17 (4) O’Gorman 3 (7) RC Central 21 (2) SF Lincoln 60 – Brody Schafer 160y passing & 3TD’s + 146y rushing & 2TD’s. (6) SF… Read more »
Spink County deputy injured near Mellette
MELLETTE, S.D. (Press Release) — A Spink County deputy has been injured while assisting a pedestrian Wednesday morning. The deputy had pulled onto the south shoulder of Highway 20, four miles east of Mellette, to assist a pedestrian standing in the north ditch around 7:30 a.m. A 32-year-old driver reduced speed and moved into the… Read more »
Salvation Army Aberdeen gearing up for the holidays
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Salvation Army of Aberdeen are getting ready for the upcoming holiday season. Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh talks about ways to restock the pantry. Hixenbaugh discuss looking for volunteers to help out for the Thanksgiving Day meal they will be doing on Wednesday, November 26th. Hixenbaugh also discuss looking for people to be bell… Read more »