ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8am on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: Arch St. & 7th Ave. SE The intersection will be closed until approximately 5pm Tuesday. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
News Author: Hub City Radio Staff
Recap of first Crossroads Youth Leadership program
MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- A small group of Jones County middle schoolers got lessons in leadership this summer as part of the inaugural Crossroads Youth Leadership program. Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigle says he wanted to take what she learned in Leadership South Dakota and expand it to youth. Four students from the Jones County fourth,… Read more »
Sioux Falls City Council working on their budget
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls City Councilors will start voting on budget items next week. As they do, it’s becoming more apparent that the revenue side of this year’s spending plan is lagging behind expectations. Sales tax revenues are slightly higher than they were last year, but city Finance Director Shawn Prichett says they’re well… Read more »
The Shed premiered this week at South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The SD Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources held a grand opening for The Shed to be build on the SD State Fairgrounds. Governor Kristi Noem, Lt governor Larry Rhoden and DANR secretary Hunter Roberts were on hand. Noem said the future sheep facility was a long time in planning. Sd State Fair… Read more »
Labor Day weekend should be busy travel weekend
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and thousands will be on the move for summers last harrah. Shawn Steward with Triple-A South Dakota says this weekend travel should be better than last year. Gas prices have made a major u-turn since Labor Day 2023. Steward says gas prices have… Read more »
Doctors make house calls for the homeless in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Doctors are making house calls to the homeless in Sioux Falls as part of a program that hopes to expand into other South Dakota cities. Here is South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch with a report. To learn more about it go to www.sdnewswatch.org.
Town Hall – Watertown Community grapples with childcare crisis
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- A town hall meeting held Wednesday, brought together local leaders and community members to address the pressing issue of childcare shortages, specifically in Codington County. The childcare crisis, however, is being felt statewide and even nationwide. The meeting, moderated by Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Amanda Mack, discussed potential solutions… Read more »
Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Labor Day Holiday observance on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 7:00 A.M., Tuesday, September 3rd. Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »
South Dakota delegate Deb Knecht recap Democratic Convention held in Chicago
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting the nomination for President of the United States. The State of South Dakota had 20 delegates casting their votes for Vice President Harris. One of the delegates is Aberdeen’s Deb Knecht. Knecht talked about what the atmosphere… Read more »
Codington County Commission approve funding for court-appointed attorney budget
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During their regular meeting Wednesday, The Codington County Commissioners approved a formal supplement to the General Fund budget. The supplement was necessary to allocate $275,697.80 for court-appointed attorney budget expenditures. A line item within the budget that causes an annually growing deficit. County Auditor Brenda Hanten explains more to the Commissioners. The funds… Read more »