PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- HB1054 was discussed Monday in front of the South Dakota House Education Commmittee. The bill allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain. Prime sponsor of the bill District 3 Representative Al Novstrup. Novstrup talks about how the bill is constitutional. Novstrup discuss how the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the Brown County Fair Board announced that Redferrin will be the opening act for the Dustin Lynch’s concert on Saturday, August 16th at the Brown County Fair. Redferrin is best known for hits like “Just Like Johnny” and “Jack and Diet Coke”. Tickets will go sale beginning March 10th. You can… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman will be delivering his annual State of the City Address on Thursday, February 6th.  Schaunaman will address what has happened in Aberdeen over the past year and look ahead to 2025. The address will take place at the K.O.Lee Public Library at 8:45am and is open to the public.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, legislators representing District 1(Representative Logan Manhart) & from District 3(Representative Al Novstrup & Senator Carl Perry) spoke to students at Aberdeen Christian High School.  Questions received for this one dealt more with social issues. District 1 Representative Logan Manhart: Manhart recapped the bills that was debated and defeated in his committee(House… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, legislators from District 1(Represenative Logan Manhart), and District 3(Representative Al Novstrup & Senator Carl Perry) spoke to student at Aberdeen Central High School.  The majority of question asked dealt with what happening with the schools. District 1 Representative Logan Manhart: Manhart was asked about about whether the Ten Commandments should be… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man who is a licensed psychologist is facing felony charges related to alleged sexual contact with a person he’d been counseling. Watertown police say 46 year-old Shane Michael Larson was arrested Wednesday. He’s charged with three counts of Sexual Penetration by a Psychotherapist, and a lesser count of Hiring for Sexual Activity.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- From music to vehicles to fashion, trends come and go and the same can be said for the tourism industry. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen says they’re seeing an uptick in the number of people that want to travel slowly and experience, what he refers to as JOMO (joe-moe)– or… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Education Committee on Tuesday, debated SB71. The bill revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance. Prime sponsor is Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen.  He gives the details of the bill Rohl explain his support dealing with students who don’t want to persue an education. Opposing the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Thursday discuss SCR 601. The resolution support the designation of a portion of U.S. Highway 12 as the Helen Miller Memorial Highway. Senator Michael Rohl describe the achievements of Helen Miller’s career in front of the chamber.(1:30) The Senate approved it on a 35-0.

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Legislature Thursday officially confirmed Tony Venhuizen as the new Lieutenant Governor in the state of South Dakota. Both houses approved in unanimous votes.  67-0 in the House and 35-0 in the Senate. Immediately following the votes, Venhuizen was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor.