ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide spraying for Mosquitoes on Monday, June 26th between the hours of 8:30 pm and 12:30 AM. The Adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph. The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure spray effectiveness during… Read more »
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Brett Bill hired as Aberdeen Housing Authority executive director
ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- The city’s longtime planning and zoning director has been hired as executive director for the Aberdeen Housing Authority. Current Executive Director Jody Zueger is retiring later this year. Bill begins his new job in September, according to a news release. Bill has been Aberdeen’s planning and zoning director for nearly 25 years. During that… Read more »
Heavy rains impacting the Spearfish area
SPEARFISH, S.D.(KBHB) – Hail the size of golf balls and up to three inches of rain hit Spearfish late Friday afternoon, resulting in wide spread flooding. The heavy rain inundated area creeks and streams, including Spearfish Creek, prompting a flash flood warning from the National Weather Service. There were reports of street flooding and some… Read more »
Recap of 1st Summer Study on South Dakota Elections
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Secretary of State office held their initial Summer Study meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The group discussed South Dakota election processes and established clear expectations for post-election audits, with a focus on discerning feasible applications to the elections process to enhance public transparency and accountability. Twenty individuals… Read more »
Money for housing should be handed out in August
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The money should begin to flow by August. That’s the hope of state officials for $200-million dollars approved by the Legislature and Governor Noem this year. The money will be used for infrastructure, to encourage housing development. State Senate Majority Leader Casey Crabtree of Madison says everyone wanted to money sooner, but… Read more »
Drought conditions spreading statewide
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Thunderstorms are building west of Sioux Falls…and the timing couldn’t be better. The national Weather Service says drought conditions have been spreading in recent days. Farmers like Jason Hofer of Bridgewater are hoping the storms arrive in time to save the crop. Hofer says it will take a good two-inch rain to… Read more »
Safe Harbor receive $25,000 award from First Interstate Bank
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week at their fiscal year end banquet, the folks from Safe Harbor received a surprise at the end of their event. A $25,000 check from First Interstate Bank. Executive Director with Safe Harbor, Gina Karst: Karst talked about how Safe Harbor was nominated by our local First Interstate Bank. Karst talks where… Read more »
Bowdle Tower Days this weekend
BOWDLE, S.D.(Aberdeen Insiders)- Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. Variety of events planned daily, including bull-riding on Friday at 5:30 p.m. and RetroActive Street Dance at 9 p.m. Saturday events include an 8 a.m. color run, 11 a.m. parade, bean bag tournament at noon. Live music by Remit Fire Gospel Band at 1 p.m.,… Read more »
Aberdeen Aquatic Center to host Special Needs Swim Event Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center is hosting a Special Needs Swim Event this Saturday, June 24. This event, which will be sensory friendly and available for all children and adults with special needs, will run from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Cost for the event is $6.00 per swimmer with no charge for… Read more »
NSU Authorized by South Dakota Board of Regents to Address Critical Workforce Needs in the Region with New Nursing Program
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has been authorized by the South Dakota Board of Regents to start a new nursing program that will address critical workforce needs for the community, region and state. Northern plans to develop a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program starting in fall 2024, following approval this week by the South Dakota Board of Regents. This new program will provide students a pathway to… Read more »