WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown “Outgoing” City Council has approved a lease agreement for the Watertown Municipal Events Center with Santo Tequila South Dakota LLC, marking a transition in the operation of the venue. The decision was made during last night’s council meeting, following the sale of the Ramkota Hotel and the termination of the previous… Read more »
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Watertown Regional Airport discuss possibly adding an airline
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says he’s had very preliminary discussions with at least one budget airline about offering seasonal flights out of Watertown. Meriwether says surveys have shown the five most popular destinations are Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Nashville. He says the flights would be “at risk,” meaning the… Read more »
Watertown Mayor Ried Holien begins his second term as mayor
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After a long run of one-term mayors in Watertown, Ried Holien took the oath of office Monday night to begin his SECOND term as mayor. Administering the oath of office was former Watertown Councilman and current State Senator Glen Vilhauer. Holien says his priorities moving forward are working with developers to increase Watertown’s housing… Read more »
Representative Logan Manhart comments and reactions
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday(4th of July), Distict 1 Representative Logan Manhart left what some people described as a disturbing post on Instagram. The post was a picture of himself with the caption ““It’s white boy summer and the boys are back in charge”, and #MAGA. The post has since been removed. In response the Democrats… Read more »
Sioux Falls Police report officer involved shooting Monday night
SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- An arrest effort ended in gunfire in Sioux Falls late Monday. Police were attempting to arrest the suspect(24-year-old Deondre Gene Blackhawk), who was wanted on several warrants…including a deadly shooting. Assistant Police Chief Nick Cook. When police were serving the arrest warrant, Blackhawk produced a gun, and several officers opened fire on… Read more »
Recap of Brown County Commission meeting held Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission address two issues during the meeting. The first dealt with a temporary alcohol license for the Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen during Brown County Fair week. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel: Brown County Commission approved the request. The other issue was bids for Padded Cell for… Read more »
Brown County Fair looking for volunteers
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2025 Brown County Fair is now a little over a month away. They are looking for volunteers to help out. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Kippley talks about what’s happening tonight for people who would like to help out with the fair. You can learn more about this year’s fair at… Read more »
Melgaard Park Fun Run planned for Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will sponsor the Melgaard Park Fun Run at Melgaard Park at 7:30 p.m. The event will consist of a two-mile run that highlights the recreational trail along Moccasin Creek. The Fun Run is open to recreational as well as avid runners of all… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council announces Deputy Mayor and liaisons for various city boards
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their first meeting for the 2025-26 term. The council has two new members. Councilman Talmage Ekanger for the SW District who has been serving the district since winning the election and was certified back in early June. The other is Councilman Chad Nilson who began his five year… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council agree on purchase agreement for former PC Nursing building
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard Mayor Travis Schaunaman about a possible purchasing agreement for the nursing building on the former Presentation College campus. Schaunaman give credit to the Presentation Sisters for offering this to the city and he also explains what else needs to be done with the… Read more »