WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Human Society is doing Puttin’ for Paws fundraiser on Saturday, July 19th at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Mona Smith with the Humane Society provides a preview. Smith talks about what registration for this event provides. Smith talks about a reward anyone can receive for getting a hole-in-one during the fundraiser.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1, two government accountability bills signed by Governor Larry Rhoden will take effect.SB 62 establishes mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and SB 63 establishes protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime. Implementation efforts are being rolled out this week to all… Read more »

MILLER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The American Legion in Miller, Saturday held a legislative forum involving legislators representing District 23.  They are Senator Mark Lapka of Ipswich, Representatives Scott Moore of Ipswich & Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Senator Mark Lapka: Senator Lapka is a member of the Prison Project Reset Task Force and provided updates with that committee.… Read more »

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, The United States struck three sites in Iran inserting itself into Israel ’s war aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program. South Dakota leaders react to the attacks. Senator John Thune released the following statement. “The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off… Read more »

BROOKINGS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are warning about buckling roads in the extreme heat affecting much of the Dakota News Now viewing area. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on Friday of a buckled section of the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 south of Brookings. On Thursday, South Dakota Highway Patrol… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal light work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- A pleasant surprise on the regional economy. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in its most positive readings in two years. That caught economist, Dr. Ernie Goss by surprise. Grain prices are below break even, so community bankers in the survey said they expect farm operations to lose money this year. Despite… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The northeast region of South Dakota was hit with severe storms Thursday night.  The main source of the severe was hail being reported across the region. 1.5 inch(Golf ball size) hail reported 5 miles northeast of Cresbard at 9:13pm. .75 inch(Dime size) hail reported in Castlewood at 11:44pm. 1 inch(Pea size) hail reported… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- South Dakota legislative leaders recently ordered the removal of lawmakers’ home addresses from the Legislature’s website in response to the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota. The decision is about personal safety, said state Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls. Legislative staff removed addresses, cities of residence and ZIP… Read more »