PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission got good news regarding the North Bend Wind Farm on the Hughes/Hyde County border. County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says the first revenue from the farm has been received by the county. Commission Chair Tom Rounds was curious about how the wind farm determines what revenue the county gets.… Read more »
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Watertown City Council adopt plans for their parks
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown City Council adopted a master plan for the city’s park facilities at their meeting Monday night. City Manager Amanda Mack explains what the 250-page document is all about. Councilman Mike Danforth had concerns about “adopting” the master plan, and exactly what that means. Councilman Bruce Buhler. The master plan was put together… Read more »
Watertown police dog retired Monday
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A member of the Watertown Police Department retired Monday. The Watertown City Council accepted the retirement of K-9 officer Sadie. Patrol Captain Ryan Beauchamp told the council a little about Sadie at their meeting Monday night. Sadie is a Dutch Shepherd who came to Watertown from the Netherlands. She’ll spend her retirement days with… Read more »
Work to begin on bridge south of Britton Friday
BRITTON, S.D.(Press Release)- A significant bridge repair project is slated to commence on S.D. Highway 27 is located approximately two miles south of Britton. The project, set to begin on Friday, April 19, 2024, will involve the installation of signs and concrete barriers by the contractor as the initial phase. The bridge work is scheduled… Read more »
Sturgis City Council responds to voters not accepting city manager form of government
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis Council Monday night narrowly approved a temporary resolution that addresses the transition to City Government without a city manager but opening up the possibility of employing a city administrator. The city manager form of government was voted down by voters at last week’s municipal election. The primary goal of the… Read more »
Senator Rounds discuss the B21 Raider at recent Senate Armed Services Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Among the many duties of US Senator Mike Rounds is membership on the Senate Armed Services Committee. At a recent Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Rounds engaged General C.Q. Brown, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a discussion of the B21 Raider Aircraft.(1:22) Mike Rounds has been the United States Senator… Read more »
Early voting begins Friday for the June Primary
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Primary will be taking place on Tuesday, June 4th. Early voting will be starting on Friday. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel talks about those requesting absentee voting will have their ballot mailed out Friday. Sample ballots can be seen at the Brown County Courthouse which is also a location you… Read more »
Gene Morsching retiring after 37 years with Aberdeen Parks & Rec
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Gene Morsching announced earlier this year that he will be retiring as Recreation Superintendent for Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department. Director Mark Hoven: Morsching spoke to the Aberdeen City Council Monday & wanted to thanks everyone involved starting with the full time staff. Morsching appreciated the work of part-time staff that worked… Read more »
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunication Week. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting.(1:43)
Senator Thune oppose latest attempt by President Biden to forgive student loans
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The Supreme Court ruled it isn’t constitutional…but President Biden is making another push to forgive student loan debt. The new plan was redesigned to try to put in more solid legal ground. Senator John Thune objects to the plan, saying it’s wrong to transfer the burden of student loan debt from one group… Read more »