ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- For years, the ACLU has been engaged in election protection efforts, working to ensure easy, fair and safe access to the ballot box. We do this by working with our partners to provide individual assistance through the Election Protection Hotline, by addressing systemic issues affecting access to the polls, and, when necessary,… Read more »
News Category: Pheasant Country News
Brown County Commission address liquor license transfer involving Stacy Gossman
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discussed transferring liquor licenses form businessman Stacy Gossman to County Line Developers. Another businessman, Bill Ochs express concerns about this to the commission. Ochs explains how this has impact his former friendship with Gossman. Ochs express concerns about how the county is awarding liquor licenses to the… Read more »
South Dakota Farmers Union Expo Center had their ribbon cutting on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On the first day of the Brown County Fair, they held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new South Dakota Farmers Union Expo Center. SDFU’s Education Specialist Samantha Bowman talks about how this came about. Bowman pushed to get this project through the Brown County Commission. Brown County Fair Foundation President Ryan Swenson:… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council held work session Monday about 2025 budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held a work session on Monday addressing the upcoming 2025 budget. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen discuss three main components to the budget. McQuillen talks about the projected sales taxes for 2025. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien discuss budget projections for the various water projects. Bonds could also be… Read more »
Road Closed and Water Off for water main replacement Tuesday, August 13th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED AND WATER OFF: Beginning at 7am on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following areas for watermain replacement: Road Closed: 700 Block of S. 14th St. Water Off: S. 14th St. from 6th Ave. SW to 8th Ave. SW… Read more »
Court expedites Life Defense Funds’s Case, adds Secretary of State
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release) – The South Dakota Circuit Court signed an order to expedite Life Defense Fund (LDF)’s case – Life Defense Fund and Leslee Unruh vs. Dakotans for Health – so that the case is determined before ballot measures are published in South Dakota newspapers. The court also joined the Secretary of State as a party to the case,… Read more »
Hell on Wheels’ Is Coming to Aberdeen Wednesday
(Press Release) What: Visitors on their way into the Brown County Fair are in for an earful on Wednesday, when “Hell on Wheels”—PETA’s life-size, hyperrealistic chicken transport truck covered with images of real chickens crammed into crates on their way to slaughter—will bombard them with actual recorded sounds of the birds’ cries along with… Read more »
Summer study on property taxes to meet Tuesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Is it just a review of procedures, or could we see property tax cuts in South Dakota? Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco (buh-RANK-oh) is keeping close tabs on a Legislative Committee that studying the issue. That committee meets again Tuesday. Barranco has high hopes property tax payers will see some relief.… Read more »
Childcare crisis hits home in Codington County
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- At last week’s Codington County Commissioner meeting, Sara Foust, the Codington County Community Service Director, shed light on the pressing issue of childcare in the community. With working parents struggling to find affordable and accessible childcare options, the county faces a significant challenge. Foust explains more to the Commissioners. Foust shares some… Read more »
Race planned for Sunday in Sturgis in jeopardy because of weather
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council will need to meet in special session Saturday because the threat of rain may postpone Sunday’s inaugural Sturgis TT flat track race. Sturgis Director of Communications of Deb Holland says in their final contract with A.F.T. Events, Monday was designated as rain date should Sunday’s races get rained… Read more »