WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Thursday issued the follow, Ding statement following President Trump’s executive order on dismantling the Department of Education. Senator Rounds previouslyintroduced the “Returning Education to Our States Act” which would eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and redistribute all critical federal programs under other departments. “The federal… Read more »

DOUGLAS, S.D.(KCCR)- South Dakota U-S Senator Mike Rounds is thankful the South Dakota Legislature found away to help fund a new school building for the Douglas School District.  Senate Bill Six will also housing infrastructure money to be used as a zero-interest loan to help build an elementary school. Rounds says the school needs to… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson’s visit to the Black Hills Wednesday drew protestors against the current Trump administration – particularly the amount of power being given to Elon Musk. Protestors were out during Johnson’s tour of the new Spearfish High School  Career and Technical Education Center as well as his visit to… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man was sentenced Wednesday on charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and First Degree Burglary for a violent crime that occurred last August. Marcus Weber (pictured) showed up at the female victim’s residence in a premeditated manner, and attempted to kill her by dragging the victim out of the home by her… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for taking the life of another Watertown man last fall. Police were called to the home of Corey Ross at 418 2nd Avenue Southeast on September 11th, where they found Ronnie Silas dead. Ross was charged with Aggravated Assault–a Class 3 felony–and pleaded… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have had several reports of someone impersonating an officer, claiming to be calling about a legal matter that requires immediate attention. The scammer is impersonating “Detective Tim Morgan,” with the phone number 605-301-5542. The scammer’s voicemail has been setup to say, “You have reached the Aberdeen Police Department all deputies are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The legislators from District 3 representing Aberdeen appeared on the Nightly Report on KSDN recapping this year’s session. All three legislators asked how lobbyists dictate the way they vote on issues. Senator Carl Perry: Representative Al Novstrup Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: All three were asked about the line between religion and public schools.  A… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, legislators representing Aberdeen appeared on KSDN Nightly Report to recap the 2025 session.  The program itself lasted for about two hours. Each were asked for their overview of how the session went in general: Senator Carl Perry: Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: Representative Al Novstrup: We discussed one cut that didn’t occur this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Allevity Entertainment has announced they will be doing upgrade to their facility. Owner Al Novstrup talked about studies release which motivated the changes. Novstrup discuss the goal is to improve the dining part of the business. Novstrup talks about what is coming up for the weekend. Novstrup inform the public where they can… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, as part of Governor Rhoden’s Open for Opportunity tour made a stop in Aberdeen.  Rhoden spent the day at Northern State University, BAE Systems, & ATEC Academy next to Aberdeen Central High School. Governor Rhoden discuss the purpose of the tour. This year saw a major changeover legislators compare to years… Read more »