PIERRE, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate, holding steady at 1.8 percent in April 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rate is less than half the national average of 4.2 percent, underscoring the state’s robust labor market. The state’s labor force expanded… Read more »
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Roberts County Sheriff’s Office seeking help
SISSETON, S.D.(KWAT)–The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office reached out on social media on Thursday asking for assistance in locating a suspect they say was involved in a violent incident on Wednesday. The suspect is identified as Jordan Biddell Junior. He entered a convenience store, attempted to buy alcohol, and then produced a black revolver-style BB gun, pointed… Read more »
#SDpreps Thursday Scoreboard [State SB] (6/6/25)
THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL Legion Baseball Aberdeen Smittys 1 Post 74 Bandits 2 [Game 1] Aberdeen Smittys 3 Post 74 Bandits 4 [Game 2] Softball Class B State Tournament [Players Softball Complex; Aberdeen, SD] [Day 1 of 3] (8) Avon 2 (1) Deuel 9 (5) Florence/Henry 3 (4) Alcester-Hudson 11 (7)… Read more »
Governor Rhoden spoke to students at Boys State
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday night was the annual Governor’s Dinner at Boys State on the campus of Northern State University. Governor Larry Rhoden talked about what message he wanted to send to the students. Rhoden offered advice to the students. He talked about learning everyday since becoming Governor in February. Rhoden wants to make sure opportunities… Read more »
Governor Rhoden in Mobridge and Aberdeen Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s Open for Opportunity Tour made stops in Aberdeen and Mobridge. About forty people was with Governor Rhoden at Great Plains Restaurant in Mobridge this morning. Governor Rhoden visited Aberdeen. He visited Richmond Dam. Governor Rhoden also visited SMACK Pet Food, on Centennial Drive. Rhoden praised the industry for… Read more »
Update on Richmond Lake Dam project
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project. Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project. Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project. Greenfield express… Read more »
Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and… Read more »
2025 State Trap Tournament Scheduled in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Teams from around the state will gather at the Aberdeen Gun Club for the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League this weekend. The state competition begins on Friday, June 6 with the Skeet shooting competition as all three Aberdeen high school’s will… Read more »
North Dakota man sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D. (DRGNEWS) A federal judge has sentenced a Mandan, North Dakota, man convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in Death. The sentencing took place on May 19, 2025. Carlin Mellette, age 29, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to forfeit the… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association announce first concert for Summer Concert Series
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are thrilled to announce our first Summer Concert Series of 2025: Kat Perkins! Kat Perkins’ rock band Scarlet Haze gained national popularity after opening for Bon Jovi, and her great run competing on The Voice make her a household name in music talent. Kat brings pop, edgy rock, and Top 40… Read more »