PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday(the first day of the 2026 legislative session), Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his first State of the State Address since becoming Governor in February of 2025. Governor Rhoden described the theme of his address. We’ll break this down by address the three themes separately. Strong: Governor Rhoden unveiled his plans to address… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their meeting on Tuesday.  Commissioner Duane Sutton went over the Open Meeting guidelines set by the South Dakota Legislature. The commission also addressed establishing liability insurance for 2026.  Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel went over the options. Commissioner Sutton questioned how the rates were determined. Commissioner Mike Wiese… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Over 200 days away from 2026 South Dakota State Fair.  Grandstand line ups are starting to be announced.  Candy Briley assistant manager of the State Fair gives the first announcement. Nate Smith is the first headliner announced for this year’s fair.  Briley said booking grandstand acts can be a time consuming process. Nate… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board held their first meeting in 2026. Superintendent Becky Guffin provided good news about students achieving perfect scores in State Assestment Tests this past summer. Guffin also announced when registration for kindergarten will be occuring. The Director of Special Education for the Aberdeen Schools, Nicole Olson informed the board of… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota landowners held their rally at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre Monday. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley spoke about how the Constitution is used to protect landowners. Among the speakers today was Charles Maude.  He and his wife Heather was going to be criminally charged in 2025 by the federal government.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The following road is now closed to thru traffic for emergency water main break repair: Centennial St. from 6th Ave. SE to 7th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Carl Perry on Monday made it official.  He will seek re-election for the District 3 Senate seat. In his press release he writes: “South Dakotans deserve leaders who put people before politics and focus on getting things done.  I believe experience and integrity matter, especially when representing our community at the state… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 80th annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival was held Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Auditorium.  Emceeing the event was the host of County Legends Jukebox, Jay Dean who provided the origin of this event. The winner and the Snow Queen for 2026 is Brooklyn Kast of Faulkton who introduced herself to the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting on Tuesday at the Courthouse. Some items to highlight on the agenda include the following: Reviewing Open Meeting Laws Reviewing Liability Insurance Quotes Reviewing Centennial Village Report for the 2025 Brown County Fair The meeting takes place at 8:45am and is open to the general… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD – at approximately 6:30 pm on January 9, 2026, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 10 block of 17th Avenue SW in Aberdeen. Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke coming from the two-unit residential building. Two adult occupants were able to exit the building safely prior to… Read more »