WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia’s Center for Effective Lawmaking recently named South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds as the second most effective Republican on defense issues.  Rounds says it is an honor to be recognized and says he has a great team in place. Rounds authored more than 30 provisions in the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Construction crews are wrapping up work on the $36.5 million Prairie Lakes Ice Arena on Watertown’s east side, and it’ll be ready to host the Girl’s State Hockey Tournament in early March. City Manager Amanda Mack says the contractors will turn over ownership of the building to the city in just a few weeks.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council appears ready to take another run at getting a satisfactory bid to renovate the former Wells Fargo Bank building in the downtown area into a new City Hall. That’s been the plan since the city bought the building more than three years ago for $1.3 million. But the initial renovation… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Following Tuesday’s State of the State address by Governor Kristi Noem, South Dakota Democratic legislators provided the following statements: Sen. Reynold Nesiba (Minnehaha County) “There is much that South Dakota Democrats and the Governor agree. We applaud her deepening commitment to taking care of new moms and children in the first 1,000… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Here are reaction from legislators in Aberdeen to Governor Noem’s State of the State Address. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl: “I thought it was a positive speech overall.  Certainly less policy orientated than years past and more broad concepts.” District 3 Senator Al Novstrup: “Governor Noem’s State of the State speech promoted ten… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Kristi Noem delivered her sixth State of the State address Tuesday since becoming Governor in 2019. Governor Noem described what the theme of her address was going to be. #10 Way that Freedom Works Here: Freedom to Keep and Bear Arms #9 Way that Freedom Works Here: Freedom to Enjoy the Outdoors… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man is facing multiple charges stemming from an assault call on New Year’s Eve.  Pierre Police Captain Dusty Pelle says officers were called December 31st around nine-pm to a reported assault in the 300 block of East 5th Street in Pierre. Investigating officers learned 51 year-old Michael Andrews of Pierre was… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Randy & Stephanie Mages(Ma-Ges) defended themselves following a letter sent to them asking both to resign from the Brown County Fairboard. Randy Mages talks about the letter. Mages made a request that the County Commission rescind the request for his wife, Stephanie to resign. The issue is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton provided an update on the funding needed to replace the roof for the Holum Expo building. No action was taken Tuesday by the Brown County Commission.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting three legislative cracker barrels in 2024. All sessions, which are free and open to the public, will be held from 10am to 12pm in the Kessler’s Champions Club, Barnett Center, Northern State University campus. The dates are January 27, February 10 and February… Read more »