ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Democrats has scheduled a Meet & Greet BBQ on Saturday from 11AM to 1PM at the Wylie Park Birdhouse. Among those who have been invited to attend include: Dan Ahlers for Governor Nikki Gronli for U.S. House Terrence Davis for SD Secretary of State Frank Kloucek for SD… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Paragliding accident claimed the life of Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s son
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Wednesday, Brown County Communications received a 911 call reporting a paraglider accident that occured northeast of Aberdeen. The accident involved Mayor Travis Schaunaman and his two children. Mayor Schaunaman suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately the accident killed his 8-year-old son while the 10-year-old daughter only suffered minor injuries. The Brown County… Read more »
Farm Bill addressed at 2026 DakotaFest
MITCHELL, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with Congressman Dusty Johnson was on the panel Wednesday updating on the Farm Bill working its way through Congress. Senator John Thune talked about some of the priorities he was pleased to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. Senator Mike Rounds was happy to… Read more »
Boyd Street from 5th to 6th Ave SE closed Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, August 20th, 2026, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street repair: Boyd St. from 6th Ave. SE to 5th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 8am Friday, August 21st, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »
Hughes County Commission supports ballot on-demand printing technology
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is showing its support for the use of ballot on-demand printing technology in future elections. Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says the resolution only shows county support for the idea. State county officials will consider the matter further at their convention this September. Oliva sees on-demand ballot printing as a… Read more »
Ways to save money for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2026 South Dakota State Fair is just a two weeks away. Candi Briley, assistant manager of the Fair had some helpful reminders of some of the ways to save money including on gate admission to the fair. Candi said there are ways to save money on the midway carnival. With all of… Read more »
Sizzlin Summer Nights Car Show to take over Downtown
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The biggest Car Show in the Region returns to Downtown Aberdeen this Saturday, the much awaited event has grown from year to year and Aberdeen Downtown Association Director Sabrina Metz tells us what to expect. You’ll see cars and Bikes from all Eras, old and new, Metz said before the… Read more »
SDSU to introduce program addressing AI engineering
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Starting this fall, SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering will offer degrees in artificial intelligence engineering. SDSU President Barry Dunn says this a natural evolution of engineering and design work. He said this will be a good fit for SDSU’s engineering college. Dunn said they expect high job demand for the engineers… Read more »
License plate readers not happening for now
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council cancelled the work session on Monday addressing license plate readers. Concerns were raised about how these were going to invade the privacy of citizens in the community. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley last week spoke with Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman who raised those concerns with him.… Read more »
E Bikes and E Scooters becoming more of an issue
ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman addressed the issues and enforcement of the popular E Bikes and E Scooters. The Scooters are a bit of a different beast, Schaunaman explains.. As more research on use comes in, laws will likely be more tough, for the sake of safety.