WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- The USDOT has announced that funding for the Essential Air Service for airports have been extended to November 18th. The funding will allow the USDOT to extend the program and to subsidize payments and grant reimbursements. Aberdeen Transportation Manager Rich Krokel indicated for now the shutdown has had no impact on the Aberdeen… Read more »
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Prairie Lakes to merge with Sanford Health
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Sioux Falls Business reports the details of the merger were finalized this week. “Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes have always worked collaboratively in support of our communities,” said Prairie Lakes CEO John Allen, who will continue to lead the Watertown area. Allen says as an independent healthcare system, “we have all the challenges of… Read more »
Secretary of State Johnson subpoenaed to appear in front Government Operations and Audit Committee
PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The state legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee voted Thursday to subpoena Secretary of State Monae Johnson. Johnson had been repeatedly invited to appear before the committee but did not attend yesterday’s meeting. The committee wants to ask about allegations made by election-advocacy organization South Dakota Canvassing Group regarding election equipment contracts. State… Read more »
Daylight Saving Time reminder to replace batteries in smoke alarms
SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- Daylight saving time is Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices. Having a working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and death. The death rate is twice as high for home fires where… Read more »
Spink County deputy injured near Mellette
MELLETTE, S.D. (Press Release) — A Spink County deputy has been injured while assisting a pedestrian Wednesday morning. The deputy had pulled onto the south shoulder of Highway 20, four miles east of Mellette, to assist a pedestrian standing in the north ditch around 7:30 a.m. A 32-year-old driver reduced speed and moved into the… Read more »
Salvation Army Aberdeen gearing up for the holidays
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Salvation Army of Aberdeen are getting ready for the upcoming holiday season. Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh talks about ways to restock the pantry. Hixenbaugh discuss looking for volunteers to help out for the Thanksgiving Day meal they will be doing on Wednesday, November 26th. Hixenbaugh also discuss looking for people to be bell… Read more »
Aberdeen Police Department offer safety tips for Halloween
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday is Halloween Day. The Aberdeen Police Department on their Facebook page offered up safety tips for those that are planning to wear costumes for trick or treating that night. -Use reflective tape and stickers and choose colors that stick out once nightfall set in. -Choose masks and face paints that doesn’t impact… Read more »
Trick or Treat on Main coming up on Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association are getting ready for Trick or Treat on Main on Halloween Day at downtown Aberdeen. Those schedule to participate will have orange flyer at the front of the business. The event will run from 3:pm to 5:30pm.
Northern State University joins SD INBRE Research Consortium
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Northern State University has joined the South Dakota IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (SD INBRE), a statewide research consortium funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). New this academic year (2025–26), Northern is serving as a partner institution in the program, which supports undergraduate research and strengthens biomedical and behavioral science… Read more »
New Effington woman sentenced to 15 years in prison
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A New Effington woman has been sentenced to 15 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary following an incident in which she shot her supervisor at the Avantara Care Center in Milbank last January. Judge Dawn Elshere sentenced Carrie Anne Collins to 15 years in prison with 2 years suspended, and credit for… Read more »