WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Local Watertown community leaders proudly announce that Codington County has been awarded the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant from the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance. This significant funding, amounting to $1 million over three years, will support programs aimed at serving justice-impacted individuals with substance use… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Minnehaha County Commissioner and Auditor clash over 2024 elections
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A month after the election, and Minnehaha County Commissioners and County Auditor Leah Anderson are still disputing her handling of the 2024 vote. Commissioner Joe Kippley is her primary detractor…criticizing what he called a disorganized legislative race recount in District 15. Candidate Joni Tschetter lost the election by just nine votes after… Read more »
Holiday Celebration for Youth scheduled for Thursday, December 12th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A “Holiday Celebration for Youth” is scheduled to be held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Youths of all ages are welcome to participate in fun holiday activities. The event is sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department with special assistance from… Read more »
Update on Brown County Fair happenings
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provided an update Wednesday on the happenings with the Brown County Fair and other event affiliated with them. Kippley talks about the cyber sales happening now for the grandstand concerts coming up in 2025. Already two acts have been declared for the 2025 fair(Tracy Lawrence on Thursday… Read more »
Lawsuit between Summit Carbon Solutions, pipeline opponents set for trial in September 2025
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A trial date has been set in a legal dispute between Summit Carbon Solutions and landowners opposed to the company’s proposed carbon capture pipeline. During a hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the Brown County Courthouse, Judge Richard Sommers scheduled trial for the week of Sept. 8, 2025. Thirty or so residents attended the… Read more »
Salvation Army doing Christmas Basket and Angel Tree in Huron
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The need is large each year for citizens who need a little help during the holidays. Proof in the past is shown with the Huron Salvation Army Christmas Basket and Angel Tree programs. This year the Angel Tree has received an increase in applications. Salvation Army advisory board member Cara Osier(oh’ heur) said it… Read more »
Watertown City Council hope to have new city manager by next spring
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Watertown Mayor Ried Holien says he’d like to see a new city manager hired and on the job by next spring. The position opened up with the recent announcement that City Manager Amanda Mack had accepted a similar position in Harrisburg. Holien says a Succession Planning Committee will be tasked with identifying a search… Read more »
Henry School District looking into athletic programs for the future
HENRY, S.D.–The Henry School Board held a special meeting Monday night, and on the agenda was a community discussion about the future of the school district’s athletics programs. Henry has been partnering with the Florence School District to field athletic teams for a number of years, but the Florence School Board recently voted to end… Read more »
Congressman Johnson to lead influential Conservative Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) was re-elected as Chair of the Republican Main Street Caucus (“Main Street”). In recent years, Main Street has been at the forefront of delivering key conservative wins, including cutting $2 trillion in spending over four years, reforming welfare, and unlocking American energy. “Now is a special… Read more »
Representative-elect Al Novstrup comments following Governor Noem’s budget address
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Kristi Noem delivered her annual budget address to the South Dakota Legislature. Representative-elect Al Novstrup will be on the Appropriations Committee for the 100th legislative session and shared the following statement after her speech: “The governor’s budget allocated $13 million to finish improvement to the Richmond Lake Dam. For safety reasons this… Read more »