WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown City Council Monday night approved the purchase of a new 2025 Toro Groundsmaster 4100D Wide Area Mower for the Parks Division. The acquisition, although necessary to replace aging equipment, sparked a notable discussion about the increasing impact of tariffs on city expenditures. City Manager Alan Stager explained that the new Toro… Read more »
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President Trump endorses Senator Rounds for re-election if he choose to run again
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KELO.com) — Senator Mike Rounds hasn’t announced he’s running for reelection yet…and already he has the endorsement of President Trump. Trump calls Rounds a fighter for South Dakota values, farmers, the economy and the military. Rounds thanked the President on social media and hinted an official campaign launch is coming soon.
Flow-testing fire hydrants happening now between 12th Ave SE to Melgaard Rd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 2pm Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 12th Ave. SE to Melgaard Rd. Between Cochrane St. & S. Lawson St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some… Read more »
Fire Hydrant Water Flow Testing on 6th Ave. SE to 1st Ave. SE between S. Dakota St. & S. High St.
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Water Hydrant Testing Schedule: Beginning at approximately 9am Wednesday, July 22, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 6th Ave. SE to 1st Ave. SE Between S. Dakota St. & S. High St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure… Read more »
Fraternal Order of Police 3X3 Basketball Tournament on July 22nd
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Fraternal Order of Police and the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department are sponsoring a 3X3 Basketball Tournament for Tuesday July, 22nd at the Aberdeen Civic Arena due to the heat advisory being posted for the city. The tournament is for boys & girls from grades 3-7. Officials and all equipment… Read more »
Bowen Fladland pleads not guilty to first degree murder
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A Clark man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he murdered his own mother and cut her head off. Bowen Fladland is being held in the Codington County Jail on $500,000 cash-only bond for the July 5th murder of 70 year-old Marlene Fladland. Authorities discovered her decapitated body under a sheet in front… Read more »
Brown County Commission receive request about Bridge #350
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard update on Bridge #350 from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. Rogers put request to no longer put a grant in for the bridge. Rogers sent a message to ag producers about bridges. Rogers provided an example of this. Rogers explains why the grant is no longer needed for Bridge… Read more »
Brown County Landfill address fees for 2026
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received request for fees for the Brown County Landfill for 2026. Brown County Landfill Manager Mike Scott talks about landfill tipping fees and requesting an increase. Scott explains the reason for the fee increase. Scott also talked about an assessment fee increase. Brown County Commission approved all… Read more »
Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien provide update on the city
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Toward the end of Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien provide an update on what’s happening in the city. Bobzien addressed the plans for celebrations taking place in Aberdeen in 2026. Bobzien also update on the water projects scheduled for the city. Bobzien update on upcoming SDDOT projects planned… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address ordinance dealing with drones
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed an ordinance on Monday dealing with repealing a previous ordinance addressing drones. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) talked about the 0rdinance that addressed drones in 2016. Wager discuss possibly repealing this ordinance back in 2019. Wager recommends to repeal the 2016 ordinance after more safety measure were in… Read more »