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SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An arrest effort ended in gunfire in Sioux Falls late Monday. Police were attempting to arrest the suspect(24-year-old Deondre Gene Blackhawk), who was wanted on several warrants…including a deadly shooting. Assistant Police Chief Nick Cook. When police were serving the arrest warrant, Blackhawk produced a gun, and several officers opened fire on… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission address two issues during the meeting. The first dealt with a temporary alcohol license for the Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen during Brown County Fair week.  Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel: Brown County Commission approved the request. The other issue was bids for Padded Cell for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2025 Brown County Fair is now a little over a month away.  They are looking for volunteers to help out. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Kippley talks about what’s happening tonight for people who would like to help out with the fair. You can learn more about this year’s fair at… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor the Melgaard Park Fun Run at Melgaard Park at 7:30 p.m. The event will consist of a two-mile run that highlights the recreational trail along Moccasin Creek. The Fun Run is open to recreational as well as avid runners of all… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their first meeting for the 2025-26 term.  The council has two new members.  Councilman Talmage Ekanger for the SW District who has been serving the district since winning the election and was certified back in early June.  The other is Councilman Chad Nilson who began his five year… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard Mayor Travis Schaunaman about a possible purchasing agreement for the nursing building on the former Presentation College campus. Schaunaman give credit to the Presentation Sisters for offering this to the city and he also explains what else needs to be done with the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Tickets for the 2025 Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Ceremony are now available for purchase.  The nineteenth annual CHS Hall of Fame Banquet is scheduled for 5:00 pm Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Central High School. Banquet tickets are $50 per person.  Tickets are available at the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- Sarah Parkin has joined the ACLU of South Dakota as digital communications associate. In this role, Parkin develops and manages the cross-platform digital communications and social media strategy for the ACLU of South Dakota and is responsible for generating content that is engaging, up-to-date and results in measurable action. She also… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association will be their second concert of the Summer Concert Series on Thursday. Executive Director Alexa Sheldon: Rusty Rokit with HubCityRadio and Sheldon describe who HeatBox is. Sheldon talks about the Beer Garden and where the proceeds goes to. Sheldon runs down the sponsors for the concerts. Gates opening at… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans to be vigilant about money donation scams for relief efforts stemming from the Texas flash floods. “Scammers use tragedies like this to prey on the public’s compassion,” said Attorney General Jackley. “I encourage everyone to stay alert, trust your instincts, and verify the… Read more »