ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission discussed the burn ban that put in place last week. Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints recommended to extend for another week. Meints inform the commission about an issue landowner brought up to one of the commissioners. The Brown County Commission extended the burn ban for at least another… Read more »
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Flat track race during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally to be decided by the voters
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council after meeting in executive session voted to accept the petitions seeking to send a proposed flat track race to a public vote. Upon accepting the petitions, the council voted 6 to 2 to send the matter to the April 9th municipal election ballot. Mayor Angela Wilkerson and Councilor… Read more »
Senator Thune explains why he should lead Republicans in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- South Dakota Senator John Thune recently announced his bid to replace outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Thune, who is the No. 2 Senate Republican, says the decision was not difficult. Thune talked about what he would bring to the position. He talked about what can be done to bridge the gap between… Read more »
Hughes County looking to add a Human Resource Director
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Hughes County is moving forward in a unique partnership with the South Dakota Housing Development Authority for of all things…a Human Resource Director. Housing Authority Executive Director Chas Olson say Hughes County in the same situation they are. Olson says he’s worked with Commissioner Rob Fines and County Manager Lori Jacobson in finding… Read more »
Impact from last summer hail storms in Fort Pierre still being felt in 2024
FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The impacts of a summer hail storm are still being dealt with in Fort Pierre. On July 18th, 2023 severe thunderstorms dropped massive hail on Pierre and Fort Pierre and the Fort Pierre City Council is finally ready to address roof damage to some city structures. Fort Pierre Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen… Read more »
Recap of Monday night’s City Council meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their on Monday night & addressed several different issues. During the Open Forum, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel wanted to praise the city following last weekend’s State B Boys Basketball Tournament. Weismantel wanted to thank NSU for their accomodations & SDPB for their coverage. Councilwoman… Read more »
APD Press Release regarding situation at Central High School
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – At approximately 12:15 pm, an altercation occurred between three students at Aberdeen Central High School. As the school resource officer was attempting to intervene and gain control of the situation, he was injured. The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and released. As this situation was… Read more »
700 block of Congress Street closed Tuesday for storm sewer replacement
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and no parking allowed for storm sewer replacement: 700 Block of S. Congress St. The road will be closed and parking is prohibited between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday, March… Read more »
Portions of Aberdeen Central High School on “stay in place”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Aberdeen Central High School Administrative Office was placed on “stay in place” due to a disturbance taking place there. Aberdeen School Superintendent Becky Guffin released the following statement at 1:21pm: “Good afternoon CHS parents. This is Jason Uttermark principal at Central High School. An altercation between students occured in the Central… Read more »
Glacial Lakes Energy CEO reflect on this year’s legislative session
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 South Dakota Legislature dealt with a series of bills in relation to the CO2 pipelines that could be put in place in the state of South Dakota. Glacial Lake Energy CEO Jim Seurer(Sire) took a look back at what they did this session. Seurer gave an overall view on what they… Read more »