PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The Senate Transportation Committee green-lighted solid background plates as an option. SB24 was introduced by the chair of the Transportation Committee on behalf of the Department of Revenue. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl says it’s a matter of appearance for vehicle owners. The move to solid background plates started in Iowa, and has… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate passed three Senate Appropriation bills.  One of the bills includes $20.3 million for the WINS project for Northern South Dakota. Senator Mike Rounds who serves on the Appropriation Committee released the following statement: “I’m pleased that the Senate has passed our second appropriations package for FY2026,”said Rounds. “This… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At his weekly press conference held Thursday in Pierre, Governor Larry Rhoden addressed a variety of topics ranging from property taxes, rural health, future funds, etc. Governor Rhoden discuss the $189 million coming from the federal government to address rural health. Rhoden hopes this lead to immediate success and can lead to more… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A Senate resolution urging limited government involvement in economic development narrowly failed on the Senate floor Thursday. Senate Concurrent Resolution 601 called for state policies that avoid tax incentives and subsidies and instead rely on market forces to guide growth. Sponsor Senator John Carley said economic development has drifted away from its original… Read more »

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday at the Capitol Rotunda in Pierre approximately 400 landowners appeared at a rally ahead of the 2026 South Dakota Legislative session. Emceeing the event was rancher, landowner, and podcaster Amanda Radke of Mitchell.  She talked about statements made by Attorney General Marty Jackley protecting landowner rights. Radke discussed two bills discussed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has closed the outdoor rinks at Lincoln and Manor Park today due to the weather.  The department will reevaluate on a daily basis.  They encourage everyone to stay away from those areas to allow them to preserve the ice at both locations. The National Weather Service… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker was Gloria Hutson with CASA for the 5th Circuit Court. The Circuit Court covers ten counties mainly in the northeast and north central portion of South Dakota.  CASA stands for Court Appointed Services Advocates.  She talked… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday observance On Monday, January 19th, City garbage will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Monday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Tuesday, January 20th.  Both Monday and Tuesday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Larry Rhoden delivered his State of the State Address on Tuesday.  Congressman Dusty Johnson who’s running for Governor in 2026 offered his take on the speech that was delivered. Johnson talks about the status of the South Dakota economy compared to elsewhere in the U.S. Johnson reacted to the property tax cuts… Read more »