STURGIS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, South Dakota Attorney General made it official. He will be running for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota. He released the following statement to the public: “I am humbled by the outpouring of support and encouragement I have received across the state to run for Congress,” said Jackley. “I am… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Firearms confiscated from a Pierre middle school
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 13 year old male student is in custody, but a situation at Georgia Morse Middle School in Pierre was quickly resolved about mid-morning Tuesday. Information from the Pierre Police Department says the student had brought “a couple of firearms” to school, but no known threats were made. Pierre School District Superintendent Dr.… Read more »
Governor Rhoden release plan for new mens prison
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)–On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden released the full plan for a new prison to be built at the Benson Road site in Sioux Falls. This plan reflects the unanimous agreement by the prison task force. The plan will be voted on in the upcoming special session on September 23. You can find the… Read more »
Mitchell Mayor provide update on Lake Mitchell
MITCHELL, S.D.(KELO)- A voter-approved plan to clean up Lake Mitchell is on hold…and Mitchell’s Mayor says he’s frustrated. The lake was to be drained this fall after voters approved a 25-million dollar bond issue to dredge it. Mayor Jordan Hanson says in a Facebook post the city was just informed that will have to wait.… Read more »
Congressman Johnson comment on South Dakota’s economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- South Dakota boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. But, Congressman Dusty Johnson says the state’s economy is fading fast. Johnson says that’s why he’s leaving the U-S House and running for Governor next year, to generate the plan and urgency needed to get the state back on track.
Senator Thune looking to change Senate Rules on nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The gloves are coming off in the U-S Senate, and Majority Leader John Thune pushes to get hundreds of President Trump’s nominees comfirmed. He says Democrats have obstructed the process in an unprecedented way, playing partisan games to hold up, oppose and block the nominations. For the first time ever, he says none… Read more »
Aberdeen citizens discuss pros and cons of two-way Main Street
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the two-way Main Street. Following their presentation, citizens were allowed to comment both in favor and oppose to the project. Proponents: Group leading the case for this project is the Aberdeen Downtown Association. Executive Director Alexa Sheldon talks about how this will… Read more »
Recap of work session addressing two-way Main Street
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the issue of a need for a two-way Main Street in downtown Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien addressed getting an agreement in place with the Aberdeen Downtown Association for this project. Bobzien discuss the estimate for the cost of the project… Read more »
Loung Lang keynote speaker at NSU on September 24th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University will welcome internationally renowned author and advocate Loung Ung as the keynote speaker for the Larry and Julie Poeppel Family Common Read Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater in the Johnson Fine Arts Center. The lecture is free and open to the… Read more »
SD GF&P optimistic for upcoming bird hunting season
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Officials with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department are optimistic about the prospects for a great bird hunting season this fall. Senior Wildlife Biologist Alex Solem says last year was good on its own merits. Solem says last year was the first year of an extended prairie grouse season. Solem says… Read more »