PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating the death of an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The inmate, identified as Nicholas Skorka, 42, was found deceased in his cell Tuesday. An autopsy has been ordered for Thursday. “DCI… Read more »
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Indivisible Aberdeen to hold rally Saturday at Anderson Park
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Indivisible Aberdeen are hosting a No Kings Day rally Saturday at Anderson Park in Aberdeen. Indivisible Aberdeen is a non-partisan group that focus on defending democracy and keeping America great. Rallies like these are taking place nationwide. The rally is to counter the military parade planned for President Trump’s 79th birthday. Their main… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley announces former State Employee sentenced for forgery-related charges
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Springfield, S.D. woman was sentenced to two years in prison on each count, suspended on conditions ordered by the court; ordered to pay $2,000 in fines,and placed on five years-probation for earlier pleading guilty to four forgery-related charges. The crimes were committed while… Read more »
Preview of Arts in the Park
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Arts in the Park is taking place at Melgaard Park this weekend. Administrative Assistant for the Aberdeen Area Arts Council Grace Chipman provides a preview. Hours are Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. Check out the full list of vendors scheduled for Arts in the Park, go to www.aberdeenareaartscouncil.com.
Aberdeen Aquatic Center close lap pool this weekend for swim meet
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be hosting the Aberdeen Swim Club High Point Swim Meet on June 13th-15th. Therefore, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center Lap Pool will be closed June 13th-15th. The leisure pool, waterslides, and lazy river areas will all remain open for public use with limited capacity during the regular scheduled… Read more »
Supreme Court Justice Janine Kern announce retirement
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)—South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Janine M. Kern has announced that she will retire from the bench on Dec. 8, 2025. Justice Kern was appointed to the South Dakota Supreme Court in 2014 by Gov. Dennis Daugaard to represent the First Supreme Court District, which includes Custer, Lawrence, Meade and Pennington counties. She… Read more »
Senator Thune address protests in L.A.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is speaking out about the ongoing protests in Los Angeles. In a press conference on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Thune criticized how local officials have been dealing with the situation. Thune also addressed the reasoning behind President Trump sending in National Guard troops. Around 700 U.S. Marines have also… Read more »
Hughes County Commission address their courthouse
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking to take security at the courthouse in Pierre to the next level. What that level looks like is up to discussion. Hughes County Commission chair Rob Fines wants to see something come from recent meetings on the issue. Sixth Circuit Presiding Judge Christina Klinger says the State of South… Read more »
Parts of 3rd Ave SE closed Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, Wright & Sudlow will have the following road closed for concrete work: 3rd Ave. SE From Park St. to S. Roosevelt St. And Roosevelt St. to Greenwood St. The road is scheduled to be closed Wednesday thru Friday, June 13th, until 5 pm. … Read more »
Lager’s Inn – Pint for a Pint Blood Drive on Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) LAGER’S INN is hosting an opportunity to help save up to three lives with a simple blood donation. Each donor will receive a token for a free drink token along with a $10 digital gift card (if registered in our rewards program) and be entered in a Vitalant system-wide drawing for… Read more »