News Category: Local News

Sioux Falls police preparing extra security for Friday’s Parade of Lights

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »

Sioux Falls police preparing extra security for Friday’s Parade of Lights

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police say they plan for the worst case scenario when putting together security plans for events like this coming Friday’s Parade of Lights. Sunday night’s tragedy in Waukesha, Wisconsin is on their minds. Lt. Andrew Siebenborn says the department dedicates considerable staffing to these events. Siebenborn says the department has… Read more »

Gov. Noem to host Christmas At The Capitol Tree-Lighting ceremony tonight

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem will host the 2021 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Governor Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light… Read more »

Gov. Noem to host Christmas At The Capitol Tree-Lighting ceremony tonight

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Governor Kristi Noem will host the 2021 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol in the Rotunda on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 7:30 p.m. CST. The public is invited to join Governor Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding as they welcome guests and light… Read more »

SD GOP chair says party will stay out of Primary process

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like South Dakota republicans could see primary candidates for Governor, US Senate and Congress on next June’s election ballot. GOP Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party stays out of those races. Governor Kristi Noem is facing a challenge from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls. Lederman says despite the Governor… Read more »

SD GOP chair says party will stay out of Primary process

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- It looks like South Dakota republicans could see primary candidates for Governor, US Senate and Congress on next June’s election ballot. GOP Party Chairman Dan Lederman says the party stays out of those races. Governor Kristi Noem is facing a challenge from Representative Steven Haugaard of Sioux Falls. Lederman says despite the Governor… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday observance on Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26, 2021, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Both Wednesday and Thursday’s… Read more »

Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau delivers their 3rd Quarter Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Executive Director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel delivered the 3rd quarter report to the Aberdeen City Council Monday night. Weismantel talks about fewer people seeing the official website but are staying on for longer length of time. Weismantel talked about the campaigns they ran during the summer months. Weismantel… Read more »

Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau delivers their 3rd Quarter Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Executive Director of the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel delivered the 3rd quarter report to the Aberdeen City Council Monday night. Weismantel talks about fewer people seeing the official website but are staying on for longer length of time. Weismantel talked about the campaigns they ran during the summer months. Weismantel… Read more »

Tif request from Stencil Group tabled by Aberdeen City Council

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tif(Tax Increment Finance) request made by the Stencil group has been put on hold for two weeks. City Manager Joe Gaa talks what this tif was for. Gaa talks about infrastructure that will be include in this tif. Councilman Clint Rux express opposition to that part. Pete Stencil with the Stencil Group… Read more »

Tif request from Stencil Group tabled by Aberdeen City Council

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tif(Tax Increment Finance) request made by the Stencil group has been put on hold for two weeks. City Manager Joe Gaa talks what this tif was for. Gaa talks about infrastructure that will be include in this tif. Councilman Clint Rux express opposition to that part. Pete Stencil with the Stencil Group… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approves the charges & fees to the city with changes

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night approved the fees and charges the citizens of Aberdeen would have to pay for a variety of programs.  One change did take place regarding the cannabis industry. Councilman Clint Rux offered an amendment in regards to a fee to start a cannabis dispensary. Rux explains why he… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council approves the charges & fees to the city with changes

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council Monday night approved the fees and charges the citizens of Aberdeen would have to pay for a variety of programs.  One change did take place regarding the cannabis industry. Councilman Clint Rux offered an amendment in regards to a fee to start a cannabis dispensary. Rux explains why he… Read more »

Recap of the Monday’s Work Session dealing with potential upgrades to the water treatment plant

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday the Aberdeen City Council did a work session dealing with the potential need to upgrade the Aberdeen Water Treatment Plant. Banner Associates Dennis Rebelein, Wastewater Treatment Department Head gave the council a review. Rebelein talks about the current conditions of the treatment plant. Rebelein talks one of the bigger issue is… Read more »

Recap of the Monday’s Work Session dealing with potential upgrades to the water treatment plant

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday the Aberdeen City Council did a work session dealing with the potential need to upgrade the Aberdeen Water Treatment Plant. Banner Associates Dennis Rebelein, Wastewater Treatment Department Head gave the council a review. Rebelein talks about the current conditions of the treatment plant. Rebelein talks one of the bigger issue is… Read more »

Gobbles the Turkey pardoned by Rapid City Mayor

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Black Hills had their very own turkey pardon Monday. With Thanksgiving just days away, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender wanted to make sure Gobbles was safe. At a special ceremony at Main Street Square, Allender provided a pardon for Gobbles the Turkey. Gobbles was on hand for today’s pardoning and… Read more »

Gobbles the Turkey pardoned by Rapid City Mayor

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – The Black Hills had their very own turkey pardon Monday. With Thanksgiving just days away, Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender wanted to make sure Gobbles was safe. At a special ceremony at Main Street Square, Allender provided a pardon for Gobbles the Turkey. Gobbles was on hand for today’s pardoning and… Read more »

Member of NDN Collective react to climate summit in Scotland

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following two weeks of sometimes contentious discussions at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, the path away from fossil fuel usage remains unclear. Eight of the events attendees, representatives from the Rapid City-based NDN Collective Climate Justice team, have returned home and are now assessing the path forward. One team… Read more »

Member of NDN Collective react to climate summit in Scotland

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KOTA)- Following two weeks of sometimes contentious discussions at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference, or COP26, the path away from fossil fuel usage remains unclear. Eight of the events attendees, representatives from the Rapid City-based NDN Collective Climate Justice team, have returned home and are now assessing the path forward. One team… Read more »