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March 9, 2026

Aberdeen School Board hear from State wrestling champ Owen Ward

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Central wrestler Owen Ward won the state championship in the 190lb division at the state championship held in Brandon earlier this month. Aberdeen Central Coach Donnie Bowden offered praise for Owen. Ward talks about how he prevailed in the overtime session. Ward had to rally from a 10-1 hole to get to… Read more »

March 9, 2026

South Dakota House passes SB245

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House debated for almost 90 minutes on Monday on SB245.  The bill create the homeowner property tax reduction fund, and to transfer moneys to the homeowner property tax reduction fund. The fund would come from the projected $110 million that the state will see once the State Sales Tax goes… Read more »

March 9, 2026

New Indoor Playland in Aberdeen? The YMCA Says yes!

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) It’s been announced that the Aberdeen Family Y as undertaken a new project aimed at giving kids something more to do.. Chief Executive Officer Mike Quast gives us an overview and breakdown of the planned facility. The weather and inability to play outside at times, definitely was a factor when… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Joint Committee on Appropriations hope to have budget ready by Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota budget writers are in the final stretch. At Monday’s Joint Committee on Appropriations meeting, co-chairs Mike Derby and Ernie Otten used airplane jokes to describe the push toward a final state budget. Derby said the landing gear is down and lawmakers are trying to land the plane on the 35th day.… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Aberdeen Central ATEC has exciting plans for funds from an awarded Grant

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Last week we announced that ACHS ATEC has been awarded the Perkins Reserve Grant.. The South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant aids schools in equipping students with current technologies, resources, and tools, offering students a realistic, hands-on learning experience that will strengthen their marketability to colleges or employers once they leave… Read more »

March 9, 2026

Update on Mid-America Manufacturing Index

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The economy is sending mixed signals. The Regional Mid-America Manufacturing Index from Creighton University showed a sharp improvement…pushing the index to its highest level in a year. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says regional job numbers are improving, but national job numbers are weak. Overall, the U-S economy lost 92-thousand jobs in the… Read more »

March 9, 2026

National Farmers Union elect Jeff Kippley to third term as VP

NEW ORLEANS, L.A.(HubCityRadio)- The National Farmers Union held their annual convention in New Orleans, L.A. from March 7th through the 9th. On Sunday, they elected Aberdeen farmer & rancher, Jeff Kippley to his third term as Vice President of the National Farmers Union. Kippley was sworn in immediately afterwards. Kippley talks about some of his… Read more »

March 7, 2026

Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(Districts 1 & 23)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held at Northern State on Saturday.  The members from District 1 & 23 that were able to attend was Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness from District 1 & Senator Mark Lapka from District 23.  Unable to attend were Senator Michael Rohl of District 1.  He… Read more »

March 7, 2026

Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(District 3)

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held Saturday at NSU. All three members of District 3 which represent Aberdeen were in attendance. Senator Carl Perry: Senator Perry talks about HB1082 which deals with reduced lunches for students. That bill might be discussed on the Senate floor on Monday. Perry discussed the positives… Read more »