News Category: Local News

17th Ave SE from S. Herret St to S. Lloyd St closed starting Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 9th, 2025, the following road, to include the intersection of 17th Ave. SE and S. State St., will be closed to thru traffic for street patching: 17th Ave. SE From S. Herret St. to S. Lloyd St. The road and intersection are scheduled to be… Read more »

17th Ave SE from S. Herret St to S. Lloyd St closed starting Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 9th, 2025, the following road, to include the intersection of 17th Ave. SE and S. State St., will be closed to thru traffic for street patching: 17th Ave. SE From S. Herret St. to S. Lloyd St. The road and intersection are scheduled to be… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council canvass results from Tuesday’s elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Friday canvassed and certified the vote that was held this past Tuesday for the municipal elections. City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the procedure for canvassing the results. Heupel talks about the definition of an over vote. Heupel was asked with Chad Nilson winning the election by just… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council canvass results from Tuesday’s elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Friday canvassed and certified the vote that was held this past Tuesday for the municipal elections. City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the procedure for canvassing the results. Heupel talks about the definition of an over vote. Heupel was asked with Chad Nilson winning the election by just… Read more »

Ryan Budmayr announced as new President of South Dakota Chamber of Commerce

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Budmayr as its new President and CEO. Budmayr will succeed David Owen, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure leading the organization. “David has led this organization for more than a quarter of a century… Read more »

Ryan Budmayr announced as new President of South Dakota Chamber of Commerce

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Budmayr as its new President and CEO. Budmayr will succeed David Owen, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure leading the organization. “David has led this organization for more than a quarter of a century… Read more »

South Dakota lowest unemployment rate in the nation

PIERRE, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate, holding steady at 1.8 percent in April 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rate is less than half the national average of 4.2 percent, underscoring the state’s robust labor market. The state’s labor force expanded… Read more »

South Dakota lowest unemployment rate in the nation

PIERRE, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate, holding steady at 1.8 percent in April 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This rate is less than half the national average of 4.2 percent, underscoring the state’s robust labor market. The state’s labor force expanded… Read more »

Roberts County Sheriff’s Office seeking help

SISSETON, S.D.(KWAT)–The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office reached out on social media on Thursday asking for assistance in locating a suspect they say was involved in a violent incident on Wednesday. The suspect is identified as Jordan Biddell Junior. He entered a convenience store, attempted to buy alcohol, and then produced a black revolver-style BB gun, pointed… Read more »

Roberts County Sheriff’s Office seeking help

SISSETON, S.D.(KWAT)–The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office reached out on social media on Thursday asking for assistance in locating a suspect they say was involved in a violent incident on Wednesday. The suspect is identified as Jordan Biddell Junior. He entered a convenience store, attempted to buy alcohol, and then produced a black revolver-style BB gun, pointed… Read more »

Governor Rhoden spoke to students at Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday night was the annual Governor’s Dinner at Boys State on the campus of Northern State University. Governor Larry Rhoden talked about what message he wanted to send to the students. Rhoden offered advice to the students.  He talked about learning everyday since becoming Governor in February. Rhoden wants to make sure opportunities… Read more »

Governor Rhoden spoke to students at Boys State

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday night was the annual Governor’s Dinner at Boys State on the campus of Northern State University. Governor Larry Rhoden talked about what message he wanted to send to the students. Rhoden offered advice to the students.  He talked about learning everyday since becoming Governor in February. Rhoden wants to make sure opportunities… Read more »

Governor Rhoden in Mobridge and Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s Open for Opportunity Tour made stops in Aberdeen and Mobridge. About forty people was with Governor Rhoden at Great Plains Restaurant in Mobridge this morning. Governor Rhoden visited Aberdeen. He visited Richmond Dam. Governor Rhoden also visited SMACK Pet Food, on Centennial Drive.  Rhoden praised the industry for… Read more »

Governor Rhoden in Mobridge and Aberdeen Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s Open for Opportunity Tour made stops in Aberdeen and Mobridge. About forty people was with Governor Rhoden at Great Plains Restaurant in Mobridge this morning. Governor Rhoden visited Aberdeen. He visited Richmond Dam. Governor Rhoden also visited SMACK Pet Food, on Centennial Drive.  Rhoden praised the industry for… Read more »

Update on Richmond Lake Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project. Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project. Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project. Greenfield express… Read more »

Update on Richmond Lake Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands, Brock Greenfield provided an update on the latest on the Richmond Lake Dam project. Greenfield talks some of the tasks that needs to be done to prepare for the project. Greenfield provide an update on the bidding process for this project. Greenfield express… Read more »

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Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and… Read more »

Fewer eyes on the sky: NWS forecast reductions raise concerns in South Dakota

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) South Dakota’s three National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices are short of staff and sending up fewer weather balloons that gather important data in response to federal budget cuts and a hiring freeze, as tornado and thunderstorm season ramps up. The NWS, part of the National Oceanic and… Read more »

2025 State Trap Tournament Scheduled in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Teams from around the state will gather at the Aberdeen Gun Club for the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League this weekend. The state competition begins on Friday, June 6 with the Skeet shooting competition as all three Aberdeen high school’s will… Read more »

2025 State Trap Tournament Scheduled in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Teams from around the state will gather at the Aberdeen Gun Club for the 2025 Trap Shooting State Championships with the South Dakota State High School Clay Target League this weekend. The state competition begins on Friday, June 6 with the Skeet shooting competition as all three Aberdeen high school’s will… Read more »