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Congressman Johnson react to the Presidential Debate

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson came away from the first presidential debate last night with some concerns over what he, and the nation, had seen. Johnson went so far as to describe the President’s performance as sad. The congressman does not want his critique of the debate to be seen as a partisan… Read more »

Congressman Johnson react to the Presidential Debate

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson came away from the first presidential debate last night with some concerns over what he, and the nation, had seen. Johnson went so far as to describe the President’s performance as sad. The congressman does not want his critique of the debate to be seen as a partisan… Read more »

Two vehicle crash reported in Hayti

HAYTI, S.D.(Press Release)-A two-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on the eastern edge of Hayti near 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. A construction pick-up truck turning left from a South Dakota Department of Transportation driveway onto… Read more »

Two vehicle crash reported in Hayti

HAYTI, S.D.(Press Release)-A two-vehicle collision on Thursday afternoon sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene on the eastern edge of Hayti near 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. A construction pick-up truck turning left from a South Dakota Department of Transportation driveway onto… Read more »

SDPRLCA Chairman Jim Eschenbaum talks about SB201 Referendum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubcityRadio)- Earlier this week the referendum to repeal SB201 was turned in to the Secretary of State’s office.  The Chairman of the South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance, Jim Eschenbaum(also Hand County Commissioner) talked about the process how this came about. One concern was dealing with the deadline to turn the petitions… Read more »

SDPRLCA Chairman Jim Eschenbaum talks about SB201 Referendum

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubcityRadio)- Earlier this week the referendum to repeal SB201 was turned in to the Secretary of State’s office.  The Chairman of the South Dakota Property Rights and Local Control Alliance, Jim Eschenbaum(also Hand County Commissioner) talked about the process how this came about. One concern was dealing with the deadline to turn the petitions… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD Water Restrictions Update

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) As of late June, the City of Aberdeen was placed on level one water restrictions. Stu Nelson, Public Works Director & City Engineer, provided a statement on why the restrictions were issued. Nelson also gave an update on the timeline needed for the repairs. Nelson notes the biggest change will… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD Water Restrictions Update

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) As of late June, the City of Aberdeen was placed on level one water restrictions. Stu Nelson, Public Works Director & City Engineer, provided a statement on why the restrictions were issued. Nelson also gave an update on the timeline needed for the repairs. Nelson notes the biggest change will… Read more »

Baird Park Sledding Hill Campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 2024 Leadership Aberdeen Class is raising funds to make Baird Hill in Baird Park, a safer, more usable sledding hill for families to use throughout the winter. The class plans to purchase a snowmaker machine and snow groomer for use on the sledding hill. The City has a master plan in… Read more »

Baird Park Sledding Hill Campaign

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The 2024 Leadership Aberdeen Class is raising funds to make Baird Hill in Baird Park, a safer, more usable sledding hill for families to use throughout the winter. The class plans to purchase a snowmaker machine and snow groomer for use on the sledding hill. The City has a master plan in… Read more »

How Artificial Intellegence impact higher education

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- From the Congressional hearing rooms in Washington to the plains in South Dakota, alarm bells are going off on the potential problems related to technology…especially on the subject of Artificial Intelligence. In the field of higher education the issue of academic integrity is being sorely tested. SDSU Vice Provost Dr. Victor Taylor… Read more »

How Artificial Intellegence impact higher education

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- From the Congressional hearing rooms in Washington to the plains in South Dakota, alarm bells are going off on the potential problems related to technology…especially on the subject of Artificial Intelligence. In the field of higher education the issue of academic integrity is being sorely tested. SDSU Vice Provost Dr. Victor Taylor… Read more »

Minnehaha County perform election audit on Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The first time around on auditing vote tabulations produced few changes. Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson opted for an audit of all votes in this month’s primary elections. The audit only revealed a few errors…but the number was higher than advertised by the election system. Anderson says she’s confident in the accuracy… Read more »

Minnehaha County perform election audit on Tuesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The first time around on auditing vote tabulations produced few changes. Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson opted for an audit of all votes in this month’s primary elections. The audit only revealed a few errors…but the number was higher than advertised by the election system. Anderson says she’s confident in the accuracy… Read more »

Two teens arrested following shooting in Sioux Falls Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Juvenile crime is on the rise in Sioux Falls…and it’s more violent. That point is being driven home with an incident that happened Wednesday. Captain Josh Phillips of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office says deputies witnessed a gun being fired from a car following an assault. That started a pursuit, which ended… Read more »

Two teens arrested following shooting in Sioux Falls Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Juvenile crime is on the rise in Sioux Falls…and it’s more violent. That point is being driven home with an incident that happened Wednesday. Captain Josh Phillips of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office says deputies witnessed a gun being fired from a car following an assault. That started a pursuit, which ended… Read more »

Concert at Melgaard Park canceled due to weather

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 27, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

Concert at Melgaard Park canceled due to weather

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to inclement weather, the Municipal Band Concert and Melgaard Park Kids Activity for tonight, Thursday, June 27, 2024 have been cancelled. For further information, contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department at 626-7015.

Circle E Drive-in in Murdo’s Big Al Burger finalist for best burger in South Dakota

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- A Murdo restaurant and it’s Big Al Burger is a finalist for the best hamburger in South Dakota.  The Big Al Burger from the Circle E Drive-in in Murdo joins burgers from restaurants in Sioux Falls, Summerset, Webster and Deadwood as finalists. An honorable mention is going to the Baker’s Bakery and Cafe… Read more »

Circle E Drive-in in Murdo’s Big Al Burger finalist for best burger in South Dakota

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- A Murdo restaurant and it’s Big Al Burger is a finalist for the best hamburger in South Dakota.  The Big Al Burger from the Circle E Drive-in in Murdo joins burgers from restaurants in Sioux Falls, Summerset, Webster and Deadwood as finalists. An honorable mention is going to the Baker’s Bakery and Cafe… Read more »