News Category: Point 106.7 News

Congressman Johnson address blackmail charge made by Governor Rhoden’s campaign

YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio(Audio from KYNT))- Back on Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s campaign made allegations that Congressman Dusty Johnson was trying to convince the governor to not run for reelection.  If they did, Johnson’s campaign team would use their war chest to go after them. Congressman Johnson responded to those accusations. Johnson believes his campaign is sticking… Read more »

Congressman Johnson address blackmail charge made by Governor Rhoden’s campaign

YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio(Audio from KYNT))- Back on Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s campaign made allegations that Congressman Dusty Johnson was trying to convince the governor to not run for reelection.  If they did, Johnson’s campaign team would use their war chest to go after them. Congressman Johnson responded to those accusations. Johnson believes his campaign is sticking… Read more »

Minnehaha County Sheriff address recidivism rate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Presumptive parole is creating big problems in South Dakota, just as it is in our nation’s largest cities. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says the current parole system lets offenders out of prison – sometimes after serving less than a third of their sentence – without going before a parole board. Sheriff… Read more »

Minnehaha County Sheriff address recidivism rate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Presumptive parole is creating big problems in South Dakota, just as it is in our nation’s largest cities. Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead says the current parole system lets offenders out of prison – sometimes after serving less than a third of their sentence – without going before a parole board. Sheriff… Read more »

Brown County Sheriff candidates address role of South Dakota Legislature

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Saturday’s Candidate Forum, the four candidates running for Brown County Sheriff were asked what role the South Dakota Legislature should play to help address recidivism. Incumbent Sheriff Dave Lunzman: Lunzman referred to a bill passed by the legislature back in 2013.  Candidate Dan Kaiser was a legislator in 2013 and voted against… Read more »

Brown County Sheriff candidates address role of South Dakota Legislature

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Saturday’s Candidate Forum, the four candidates running for Brown County Sheriff were asked what role the South Dakota Legislature should play to help address recidivism. Incumbent Sheriff Dave Lunzman: Lunzman referred to a bill passed by the legislature back in 2013.  Candidate Dan Kaiser was a legislator in 2013 and voted against… Read more »

Mayor Schaunaman dedicates the DAV Freedom Fountain

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Saturday Afternoon, the DAV proudly introduced their Freedom Fountain. The City Parks and Rec Dept has been working closely with them, and Mayor Schaunaman was on hand to dedicate the fountain, he followed up with his thoughts. The fountain is located in the Moccasin Creek just to the East of… Read more »

Mayor Schaunaman dedicates the DAV Freedom Fountain

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Saturday Afternoon, the DAV proudly introduced their Freedom Fountain. The City Parks and Rec Dept has been working closely with them, and Mayor Schaunaman was on hand to dedicate the fountain, he followed up with his thoughts. The fountain is located in the Moccasin Creek just to the East of… Read more »

Recap of District 1 House Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 1 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates were the incumbents Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness.  The challengers were Keith Miller & Daniel Kjos. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools:… Read more »

Recap of District 1 House Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 1 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates were the incumbents Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness.  The challengers were Keith Miller & Daniel Kjos. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools:… Read more »

Recap of District 3 Senate Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 Senate Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The candidates are the incumbent Senator Carl Perry and challenger Katie Washnok. The main questions asked in the thirty minute forum was on economic development. Senator Perry talks… Read more »

Recap of District 3 Senate Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 Senate Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  The candidates are the incumbent Senator Carl Perry and challenger Katie Washnok. The main questions asked in the thirty minute forum was on economic development. Senator Perry talks… Read more »

Recap of District 3 House Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates are incumbent Representative Al Novstrup, and challengers, Kaleb Weis, Spencer Sommers, and Tim Hanigan. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools: Each candidate was… Read more »

Recap of District 3 House Candidate Forum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters hosted the District 3 House Candidate Forum on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The candidates are incumbent Representative Al Novstrup, and challengers, Kaleb Weis, Spencer Sommers, and Tim Hanigan. Public funding for private schools, homeschooling & charter schools: Each candidate was… Read more »

24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRAdio)- Northern State University in conjunction with the Northeast United Way are doing their 24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday.  It’s an opportunity for NSU athletes to volunteer their time for the city of Aberdeen and surronding communities. Communication & Impact Coordinator for United Way of Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg… Read more »

24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRAdio)- Northern State University in conjunction with the Northeast United Way are doing their 24th annual Day of Champions coming up on Saturday.  It’s an opportunity for NSU athletes to volunteer their time for the city of Aberdeen and surronding communities. Communication & Impact Coordinator for United Way of Northeast South Dakota, Angie Cleberg… Read more »

Update on the Richmond Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Interim Committee on Appropriation held their meeting on Thursday.  They got an update on the Richmond Dam and spillway project from Commissioner of School and Public Lands Brock Greenfield.  This update was required due to SB121 that was passed by the legislature. Greenfield has no issue providing updates every six months to… Read more »

Update on the Richmond Dam project

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Interim Committee on Appropriation held their meeting on Thursday.  They got an update on the Richmond Dam and spillway project from Commissioner of School and Public Lands Brock Greenfield.  This update was required due to SB121 that was passed by the legislature. Greenfield has no issue providing updates every six months to… Read more »

Mid-America economy remains on positive territory

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our Regional manufacturing economy is in positive territory for a third straight month…but South Dakota numbers are less impressive. Manufacturing Supply Managers say their businesses are feeling the effect of tight supplies because of the war in Iran. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says despite that, the regional manufacturing economy is headed… Read more »

Mid-America economy remains on positive territory

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Our Regional manufacturing economy is in positive territory for a third straight month…but South Dakota numbers are less impressive. Manufacturing Supply Managers say their businesses are feeling the effect of tight supplies because of the war in Iran. Creighton University Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says despite that, the regional manufacturing economy is headed… Read more »