STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – What has become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before the official start of the annual rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater led a group of… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Intersection of 3rd Ave SW & S 2nd Street closed Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, July 31st, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for repainting of intersection markings: 3rd Ave. SW & S. 2nd St. Third Ave. SW, approximately ½ block east and west of S. 2nd St., is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or… Read more »
Reactions to Congressman Johnson’s bill(HR4135)
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced HR4135. The purpose of the bill is to encourage states to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council’s online dashboard for certain covered projects. The text of the bill is the following: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States… Read more »
2nd annual Celebration in the Park at Groton coming up Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Groton Lions Club is hosting their second annual Celebration at the Park at the Groton City Park on Saturday. Suzie Easthouse with the Groton Lions Club talks about how this event came about. Easthouse talks about what the Groton Lions Club does for the community. Easthouse talks about this event is good… Read more »
U.S. Senate Committee address grain trade on Tuesday
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s about creating a transparent, trustworthy trade system. That’s the message delivered to Washington by Huron area soybean farmer Brandon Wipf. Senator John Thune asked Wipf to testify on the importance of the Federal Grain Inspection Service in international grain trade. Wipf says it’s all about developing trust. Wipf is also South Dakota’s… Read more »
SDPB look to uncertain future
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up to 20 staff members, and potentially, programming cuts. And it’s putting pressure on lawmakers at the state level… Read more »
Lifeserve schedule blood drives in August in the region
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation. Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62% are eligible to donate, but only 3% donate blood each year. Often, people assume… Read more »
Codington County Sheriff’s Office host 1st ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first-ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy, a new initiative designed to introduce local youth to the diverse career paths available within law enforcement. This inaugural three-day program was conducted in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, leveraging their strong connection with local youth to… Read more »
More vendors planned for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A sure sign this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be bigger than last year – the number of vendor licenses issued in town is already up 266 over 2024. Sturgis Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto told the Council Monday night about the increases. Bertolotto says overall, they are at 494 licenses, compared to… Read more »
Grand Marshall for 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally announced
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This year’s Grand Marshal for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Gloria Tramontin(Tra-Mahn-Tin) Struck. A 2011 inductee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Hall of Fame, Tramontin Struck said she was truly honored to be named Grand Marshal. Sturgis Public Information Officer Deb Holland says she looks forward to be a being a… Read more »