PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators voted to approve over a quarter of a billion dollars in state funds to plan and construct a new men’s prison Tuesday. On a 27 to 6 vote, the Senate approved SB49. It allocates $132 million in general funds and nearly $94 million in state reserves. It also allocates $10 million… Read more »
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Governor Noem signs bills blocking Central Bank Digital Currency
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two bills that block a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) from being utilized in South Dakota. “In South Dakota, we will always protect the economic Freedom of our people,” said Governor Noem. “I VETOED last year’s UCC bill because it limited economic Freedom and put… Read more »
Mayor Travis Schaunaman announce he will seek re-election
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced that he will be seeking a second term as the mayor of Aberdeen. Schaunaman discuss his most proud moment as mayor. Schaunaman talks about how he was able to handle the COVID-19 when the outbreak occured back in 2020. Schaunaman talks about his most disappointing moment which occured… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman preview his “State of the City” address
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman appeared on KSDN’s Midday Report to preview his upcoming “State of the City” address he will be delivering on Thursday, March 7th. Mayor Schaunaman talks about some of the road work that will be done in 2024 starting with the project on South Kline Street. Schaunaman discuss some of… Read more »
House Local Govenment Committee pass SB199(County consolidations)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — It’s been 41 years since two South Dakota counties combined. Longer than that, some politicians and academics have thought more counties should merge. Tuesday, the House Local Government Committee passed SB199 on a 13 to 0 vote to facilitate possible county consolidations. The bill clarifies the consolidation process and allows county commissions and citizens… Read more »
Update on car windows being shot in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are excited to share some updated information regarding the intentional damage and suspected gunshots that were reported to us over the weekend. Yesterday, our officers and investigators were able to identify the three juveniles involved with the windows that were shot out and the egging. Charges will be pursued against all… Read more »
Brown County Commission looking to update their website
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Joe Adam, IT Support Specialist as they are looking to update their website. Adam talks about the process. Adam explains that one of the last steps in ensuring all departments are included in the updated website. The Departments will be holding a meeting… Read more »
February License Plate Decals due Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of February is due on Thursday, February 29th. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.
South Dakota House passes HB1093(Funding for LifeScape)
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA) — House lawmakers, spurred by impassioned stories from colleagues with special needs relatives, successfully ushered an $8 million funding package for South Dakota’s primary community support provider. House Bill 1093 would send funds to LifeScape for the construction of a new facility in the Sioux Falls area. Operating in both Sioux Falls and… Read more »
Murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker now underway
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker began Monday. He’s charged with First Degree Murder in the death of 28 year-old Kendra Owen, whose decapitated and decomposed body was found in her apartment at 307 1/2 North Broadway on September 2, 2020. Police were called to conduct a welfare check at her home after… Read more »