SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland met with leaders of federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies during a stop Wednesday in South Dakota. Garland says the most powerful tool we have to address violent crime is these types of partnerships. On Monday, United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota Alison… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Watertown School Board discuss cell phone ban
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Right before this week’s Watertown School Board meeting adjourned, Board Member John Iverson mentioned cell phone bans in school and that parents are asking him if the school is doing anything in the Watertown School District. Iverson begins his comments by suggesting a book. Iverson suggests the board discuss it more. The suggested… Read more »
Milbank doing fundraiser for South Dakota Special Olympics
MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will hold a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics of South Dakota this Sunday, August 18. The Special Olympics Heroes Pull will feature 10-person teams pulling a full-sized fire truck down Main Street in Milbank. A tournament bracket will match two teams each pulling the fire truck 45 feet with a rope attached… Read more »
Attorney General Marty Jackley update on sex trafficking at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies teamed up to spread the net on sex trafficking during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Their haul was seven arrests…about average for Rally week. But, Attorney General Marty Jackley says one unusual aspect was the fact that all seven suspects are from the immediate area. Jackley says the Rally provides a… Read more »
Senator Mike Rounds address topics at the Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared at the Brown County Fair on Tuesday. HubCityRadio had an opportunity to discuss various topics with him. Rounds talks about his time with area veterans and the main issue was healthcare. Rounds discuss biggest concern is veterans not getting to choose their own doctors. Rounds thanks veterans for their… Read more »
Preview of Saturday’s South Dakota Farmers Union Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting a forum on Saturday at the Brown County Fair. The President of the SDFU, Doug Sombke provides a preview. The theme this year is eminent domain. The forum will have candidates running for the South Dakota House seats in District 1 & 3. Sombke talks… Read more »
ACLU is looking for volunteers for 2024 elections
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- For years, the ACLU has been engaged in election protection efforts, working to ensure easy, fair and safe access to the ballot box. We do this by working with our partners to provide individual assistance through the Election Protection Hotline, by addressing systemic issues affecting access to the polls, and, when necessary,… Read more »
Brown County Commission address liquor license transfer involving Stacy Gossman
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discussed transferring liquor licenses form businessman Stacy Gossman to County Line Developers. Another businessman, Bill Ochs express concerns about this to the commission. Ochs explains how this has impact his former friendship with Gossman. Ochs express concerns about how the county is awarding liquor licenses to the… Read more »
South Dakota Farmers Union Expo Center had their ribbon cutting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On the first day of the Brown County Fair, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new South Dakota Farmers Union Expo Center. SDFU’s Education Specialist Samantha Bowman talks about how this came about. Bowman pushed to get this project through the Brown County Commission. Brown County Fair Foundation President Ryan Swenson:… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council held work session Monday about 2025 budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the upcoming 2025 budget. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen discuss three main components to the budget. McQuillen talks about the projected sales taxes for 2025. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien discuss budget projections for the various water projects. Bonds could also be… Read more »