ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune spent Thursday at the Brown County Fair.  HubCityRadio’s David Tukesbrey had an opportunity to speak with Senator Thune about different topics. Senator Thune was asked what he’s been hearing from the voters here in Aberdeen. Thune commented about some of the negative vibes, some of it could be blamed on… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(DRGNews)- A woman from the Humboldt area has been chosen as the 2023 Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year. Nikki Prosch with SDSU Extension made the announcement about Kelsey Geraets (jerr-its) during a forum yesterday (Aug. 17, 2023) at the annual farm show near Mitchell. The other finalists this year were: Pam Geppert, Kimball… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A state lawmaker in South Dakota has agreed to repay a large chunk of the federal COVID money she received to run her preschool in Rapid City. Attorney General Marty Jackley says Sen. Jessica Castleberry received over $600,000 that she used for her business. Jackley says they will not ask the families to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Aberdeen City Manager Joe Gaa is departing for Iowa after working in the Hub City for three years. Gaa was hired in the summer of 2020. According to an article by The Times-Republican out of Marshalltown, Iowa, Gaa was unanimously approved by the Marshalltown City Council Monday night to be hired… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- The issue of carbon dioxide pipelines in South Dakota is one that’s being taken up by elected officials at the state level rather than Congress. But that doesn’t mean House and Senate members in Washington aren’t hearing about it. Congressman Dusty Johnson says he hears about the topic on his trips back to… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- It’s back to school time in South Dakota, and Shawn Steward of AAA says it is important for drivers to get back into their back to school driving habits. He says drivers need to remember to follow the rules regarding school buses. Steward says it is important for parents to be careful when… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls police are looking for a suspect in an early morning armed robbery at a local casino. Police information officer Sam Clemens says they’re still collecting evidence. Clemens says the department is collecting surveillance footage of the robbery.

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- As the new school year begins, the Pierre School Board and Administration are putting a focus on student attendance. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Glodt says overall attendance for this past school year had improved, but was still lower than it was before COVID. Glodt says the district received a grant to hire someone to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- An architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm with projects underway in Pierre and Fort Pierre is opening an office in Pierre (122 East Sioux Avenue). Company President David Doxtad says they currently have offices in five states. Doxtad says they had been working based out of their office in Sioux Falls. Doxtad says… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up in 2024 maybe another opportunity to cast a vote to legalize recreational marijuana.  Executive Director for South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws, Matthew Schweich is hoping for that. Schweich compare this Initiated Measure that could be voted on to IM27 that failed in 2022. On Friday, Attorney General Marty Jackley release… Read more »