News Category: Local News

One firefighter killed in Huron blaze

HURON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Huron Fire Department Fire Chief Ron Hines has confirmed one firefighter was killed in the fire incident on Monday, September 4th in Huron. Earlier Monday, the HFD responded to a fire in the Hurd Alignment & Service building at 20260 Old Highway 14 W., Huron. Black smoke was seen coming from… Read more »

One firefighter killed in Huron blaze

HURON, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Huron Fire Department Fire Chief Ron Hines has confirmed one firefighter was killed in the fire incident on Monday, September 4th in Huron. Earlier Monday, the HFD responded to a fire in the Hurd Alignment & Service building at 20260 Old Highway 14 W., Huron. Black smoke was seen coming from… Read more »

SD Public Utilites Commission to decide on Navigator’s CO2 pipeline permit

PIERRE, S.D.(KWAT)- This is the week the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission makes a decision on a permit for the proposed Navigator CO2 pipeline. The PUC has held more than two weeks of hearings spread out over August and early September, hearing arguments both for, and against, the pipeline. Commissioner Chris Nelson says in the… Read more »

SD Public Utilites Commission to decide on Navigator’s CO2 pipeline permit

PIERRE, S.D.(KWAT)- This is the week the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission makes a decision on a permit for the proposed Navigator CO2 pipeline. The PUC has held more than two weeks of hearings spread out over August and early September, hearing arguments both for, and against, the pipeline. Commissioner Chris Nelson says in the… Read more »

Katie Washnok announce plans to run for District 3 Senate seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past weekend, the chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok announced that she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing Aberdeen.  Washnok posted her announcement on her Youtube page. Senator Al Novstrup represents District 3 but will term limited so he can’t seek re-election in 2024.

Katie Washnok announce plans to run for District 3 Senate seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past weekend, the chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok announced that she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing Aberdeen.  Washnok posted her announcement on her Youtube page. Senator Al Novstrup represents District 3 but will term limited so he can’t seek re-election in 2024.

Recap of Senator Mike Rounds’ appearance on CNN “State of the Union”

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Senator Mike Rounds appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday morning, Host Dana Bash addressed several issues with Senator Rounds during the interview starting with the health of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Rounds believe that McConnell should continue to the leader of the Senate Republicans. Over the weekend President… Read more »

Recap of Senator Mike Rounds’ appearance on CNN “State of the Union”

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Senator Mike Rounds appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday morning, Host Dana Bash addressed several issues with Senator Rounds during the interview starting with the health of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Rounds believe that McConnell should continue to the leader of the Senate Republicans. Over the weekend President… Read more »

No injuries after shots fired in downtown Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are investigating after several shots were fired in downtown Sioux Falls on Saturday morning. According to Sgt. Wilson with the Sioux Falls Police Department, around 2:30 a.m., an officer on patrol heard several gunshots in the area of 10th Street and Phillips Avenue and people were seen… Read more »

No injuries after shots fired in downtown Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are investigating after several shots were fired in downtown Sioux Falls on Saturday morning. According to Sgt. Wilson with the Sioux Falls Police Department, around 2:30 a.m., an officer on patrol heard several gunshots in the area of 10th Street and Phillips Avenue and people were seen… Read more »

Recap of Landowners Forum heard on KSDN Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday’s KSDN Midday Report, landowners representing Brown, Spink, & McPherson Counties appeared on the program to address various topics relating to the CO2 pipeline debate. This past Tuesday, The Brown County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting in Aberdeen where the president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, Scott VanderWal explained that… Read more »

Recap of Landowners Forum heard on KSDN Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday’s KSDN Midday Report, landowners representing Brown, Spink, & McPherson Counties appeared on the program to address various topics relating to the CO2 pipeline debate. This past Tuesday, The Brown County Farm Bureau held their annual meeting in Aberdeen where the president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, Scott VanderWal explained that… Read more »

South Dakota Highway Patrol introduce Operation CARE

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Deaths from traffic crashes in South Dakota are up nearly 15-percent from this time last year. There have been 90 fatalities in South Dakota from 40 crashes in just the last eight weeks. The South Dakota Highway Patrol will be working alongside law enforcement agencies across the state for this weekends Operation CARE… Read more »

South Dakota Highway Patrol introduce Operation CARE

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- Deaths from traffic crashes in South Dakota are up nearly 15-percent from this time last year. There have been 90 fatalities in South Dakota from 40 crashes in just the last eight weeks. The South Dakota Highway Patrol will be working alongside law enforcement agencies across the state for this weekends Operation CARE… Read more »

Triple-A predict heavy traffic for Labor Day weekend

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Triple-A is predicting that travel numbers will be up this Labor Day holiday weekend.  Shawn Steward of Triple-A says it is a trend that is continuing from last year. He says the majority of travelers will be driving. Steward says the good news for those drivers is that gas prices are about the… Read more »

Triple-A predict heavy traffic for Labor Day weekend

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Triple-A is predicting that travel numbers will be up this Labor Day holiday weekend.  Shawn Steward of Triple-A says it is a trend that is continuing from last year. He says the majority of travelers will be driving. Steward says the good news for those drivers is that gas prices are about the… Read more »

South Dakota Public Safety Department Secretary react to increase in fatalities on the roads

HURON, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Public Safety Department Secretary Craig Price is troubled by the recent uptick in fatal traffic crashes across the state. Price says nearly half of this year’s road deaths in South Dakota have occurred over the past eight weeks. With highways being busy this Labor Day weekend, and thousands of people traveling to… Read more »

South Dakota Public Safety Department Secretary react to increase in fatalities on the roads

HURON, S.D.(KWAT)–South Dakota Public Safety Department Secretary Craig Price is troubled by the recent uptick in fatal traffic crashes across the state. Price says nearly half of this year’s road deaths in South Dakota have occurred over the past eight weeks. With highways being busy this Labor Day weekend, and thousands of people traveling to… Read more »

Erin Brockovich to speak at Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Lake Area Technical College has announced Erin Brockovich will be the featured speaker at the school on October 9th, as part of the Feuerstein (feer-stine) Series. Brockovich is known for building a lawsuit against a utility company for their groundwater contamination. Her story was depicted in an award-winning film starring actress Julia Roberts. The… Read more »

Erin Brockovich to speak at Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Lake Area Technical College has announced Erin Brockovich will be the featured speaker at the school on October 9th, as part of the Feuerstein (feer-stine) Series. Brockovich is known for building a lawsuit against a utility company for their groundwater contamination. Her story was depicted in an award-winning film starring actress Julia Roberts. The… Read more »