MOBILE, A.L.(DRGNews)- A ceremony will be held Friday in Mobile, Alabama, for a United States Navy ship named after the capitol of South Dakota. The Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) will be 419 feet long and capable of operating at speeds of over 46mph (40+ knots). Mayor Steve Harding says there… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KJJQ)- The Brookings School Board approves a resolution for the issuance of up to $25 million in capital outlay certificates to help pay for construction of the new Hillcrest and Medary Elementary Schools. This is on top of the 32-million dollar bond issue approved by voters last June. The original cost estimate for the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Three South Dakota airports could be spared more than $4 million in fees over the next ten years to maintain passenger air service after a bill was amended, thanks in part to Representative Dusty Johnson.  The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed bipartisan legislation making significant reforms to our nation’s aviation system. Originally,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & HubCityRadio)-  The Summer Study dealing with the topic of County Funding & Services held their first session on Wednesday. Chair of the committee is Representative Roger Chase of Huron.  Chase talks about why he wanted to be on this committee. The Vice-Chair is State Senator Randy Deibert of Spearfish. The group received… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, June 15, the following road will be closed to thru traffic to replace a water main: 3rd Ave SE from Park St. to Vivian St. And Wilson St. from 3rd Ave SE to 4th Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed until 6/16/2023, motorists are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting today, tickets can now be sold in person at various locations in Aberdeen. Brown County Fair Director Rachel Kippley runs down the locations where they can be sold. Kippley discuss the lineup for the Grandstand the week of the fair. The Brown County Fair Board is still looking to add another act… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study on County Funding & Services are meeting in Pierre this week. Among the legislators participating in the region is District 3 Senator Al Novstrup, who offered a preview of what to expect. Novstrup says the main topic of this committee. Novstrup talks where funding goes to various county projects. Novstrup… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lake Area Technical College received an approval vote from the Watertown School Board to transfer ownership of Garfield school property, located at 1014 2nd Avenue Southeast, from the Watertown School District to Lake Area Technical College for $1 million. Tiffany Sanderson, President of Lake Area Technical College. Sanderson talks synergy. Student housing could… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown School Board rejected the bid presented at Monday’s meeting for Phase 2 of the Athletic Complex. Business Manager Heidi Clausen. Clausen continues after speaking with Gray Construction, “Many of the subcontractors are currently full, which has led to inflated bid numbers.” Jason Kann, Associate Principal Architect with CO-OP Architecture. Kann shared some… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- The Mitchell Planning Commission on Monday denied a conditional use permit for the operation of a medical cannabis dispensary in downtown Mitchell.  The Flower Shop LLC applied for the permit to operate the dispensary at 100 North Main Street.  The building previously housed The Rusted Wing gift shop.  Several property owners in the… Read more »