DEADWOOD, S.D.(KBHB) – Police in Deadwood are investigating a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of the Franklin Silverado around 2:15 Monday. Police say the suspect made mention the bombs were to go off at a specific time. Deadwood Officers in combination with surrounding agencies worked fast and diligently in setting up a perimeter… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
License Plate Decals for August due Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Thursday, August 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for August. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for this month.
Robin Bobzien hired as new Aberdeen city manager
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Engineer and Public Works Director Robin Bobzien has been hired as the next city manager. The Aberdeen City Council made that decision on a unanimous vote following a lengthy executive session Monday, Aug. 28. City Manager Joe Gaa put his notice in that he was resigning back on August 15th to… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council receive update on study involving a new public service facility
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night received an update on the potential for a new public service facility. The council got update on a study done by HKG Architects. Andy Schaunaman, an employee with HKG Architects provided the results. Schaunaman is the brother of the Mayor of Aberdeen Travis Schaunaman. Andy Schaunaman… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address an amendment dealing with daycare
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address an amendment dealing with the issue of daycare. The focus was on substitutes being used for daycare. City Attorney Ron Wager explain how the amendment came about. Wager explains the goal of this amendment. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman asked about whether the substitute… Read more »
Preview of 2023 South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting on Thursday & running through Labor Day is the 2023 South Dakota State Fair taking place at the fairgrounds in Huron. Assistant Managing Director Candi Briley provides a preview. Briley talks about one of the first event taking place is the ribbon cutting for the new Dakota Events Complex(DEX) that will take… Read more »
Big Idea launches 2023 High School Business Competition
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) The capacity to have a great idea knows no boundaries. High school students are invited to submit their best business ideas to the 2023 BIG Idea Competition, which is open from September 1 to October 31. Over $50,000 in cash and scholarships to be awarded this year. The BIG Idea Competition continues… Read more »
SD Bankers Association planning to bring legislation that would reject central bank digital currency to 2024 legislative session
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bankers Association plans to bring forward proposals opposing the adoption of central bank digital currency when the 99th Session of the South Dakota Legislature convenes in January 2024. Bankers Association President Karl Adam says during the 2023 session, the bankers tried to pass HB1193, which would have updated provisions of… Read more »
Fire reported at bar & grill in Florence
FLORENCE, S.D.(KWAT)–A bar and grill in Florence was damaged by fire Monday morning. The fire at the Sidetrack on South Dakota Highway 20 was reported just before 11 o’clock, a few minutes before they were ready to open for the day. Owner A.J. Hanson says employees could see and smell smoke and called 911. Fire… Read more »
South Dakota performs well on franchise opportunites
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota scores well among franchising opportunities, thanks to its low tax rates. The annual ALEC-Laffer “Rich States, Poor States” economic competitiveness index places South Dakota 14th in the nation. Nick Powills, the publisher of “1851 Franchise”, is convinced based on the numbers and on testimonials. The idea of “finding your people”… Read more »