ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, August 20th, 2026, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street repair: Boyd St. from 6th Ave. SE to 5th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 8am Friday, August 21st, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »
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Hughes County Commission supports ballot on-demand printing technology
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is showing its support for the use of ballot on-demand printing technology in future elections. Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says the resolution only shows county support for the idea. State county officials will consider the matter further at their convention this September. Oliva sees on-demand ballot printing as a… Read more »
Ways to save money for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2026 South Dakota State Fair is just a two weeks away. Candi Briley, assistant manager of the Fair had some helpful reminders of some of the ways to save money including on gate admission to the fair. Candi said there are ways to save money on the midway carnival. With all of… Read more »
Sizzlin Summer Nights Car Show to take over Downtown
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The biggest Car Show in the Region returns to Downtown Aberdeen this Saturday, the much awaited event has grown from year to year and Aberdeen Downtown Association Director Sabrina Metz tells us what to expect. You’ll see cars and Bikes from all Eras, old and new, Metz said before the… Read more »
SDSU to introduce program addressing AI engineering
BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Starting this fall, SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering will offer degrees in artificial intelligence engineering. SDSU President Barry Dunn says this a natural evolution of engineering and design work. He said this will be a good fit for SDSU’s engineering college. Dunn said they expect high job demand for the engineers… Read more »
License plate readers not happening for now
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council cancelled the work session on Monday addressing license plate readers. Concerns were raised about how these were going to invade the privacy of citizens in the community. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley last week spoke with Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman who raised those concerns with him.… Read more »
E Bikes and E Scooters becoming more of an issue
ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman addressed the issues and enforcement of the popular E Bikes and E Scooters. The Scooters are a bit of a different beast, Schaunaman explains.. As more research on use comes in, laws will likely be more tough, for the sake of safety.
Excise Tax to reduce Property Taxes will go to Public Vote
ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commission heard the 2nd reading on an ordinance to move an Excise Tax , Charirman Duane Sutton has more. Sutton went on to say the voters should decide. Commissioner Drew Dennert echoed the view and offered reasons why he’ll support the motion.. The Commission also heard the… Read more »
Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil discussed adding personnel to next year’s budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- During the City Manager’s Report, City Manager Dave McNeil made suggestion to adding personnel as part of next year’s budget. McNeil began with the Aberdeen Fire Department and adding personnel to ambulance service. Next, McNeil wants to add on to the Finance Department. McNeil discussed Public Works more specifically the pumps… Read more »
City Council hears from experts on data centers
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council is working on an ordinance dealing with setting guidelines for data centers within the city limits. On Monday night, they heard from experts looking into, primarily noise and energy usage. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka talked about SB135 which was labeled the Data Center Bill of… Read more »