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Lonna Carroll sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

Lonna Carroll sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

Avera made request to be included in next year’s Brown County Commission budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2026. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the request is for. Avera is asking for $25,000 to be a part of the upcoming budget as they did… Read more »

Avera made request to be included in next year’s Brown County Commission budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2026. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the request is for. Avera is asking for $25,000 to be a part of the upcoming budget as they did… Read more »

Move Over law in effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the new law applies to vehicles whether they are… Read more »

Move Over law in effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the new law applies to vehicles whether they are… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Friday, July 4th, City garbage and Dependable Sanitation recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Monday, July 7th.  Both Friday’s and Monday’s garbage will… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Friday, July 4th, City garbage and Dependable Sanitation recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Monday, July 7th.  Both Friday’s and Monday’s garbage will… Read more »

Optimal Performance wins 2nd Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Big Pitch Competition was held  Monday night in Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Hanigan announced the winner. Samantha Wipf is the owner of Optimal Performance and she described her motivation for starting the business. Wipf believe Aberdeen could use more one on one type sessions in… Read more »

Optimal Performance wins 2nd Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Big Pitch Competition was held  Monday night in Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Hanigan announced the winner. Samantha Wipf is the owner of Optimal Performance and she described her motivation for starting the business. Wipf believe Aberdeen could use more one on one type sessions in… Read more »

Toby Doeden for SD statement after Congressman Johnson announce his run for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will run for Governor in South Dakota in the 2026 elections. Upon hearing the news, South Dakota Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden, released the following to us to share with the public: “Today was a day decades in the making.  Dusty Johnson has been plotting his campaign… Read more »

Toby Doeden for SD statement after Congressman Johnson announce his run for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will run for Governor in South Dakota in the 2026 elections. Upon hearing the news, South Dakota Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden, released the following to us to share with the public: “Today was a day decades in the making.  Dusty Johnson has been plotting his campaign… Read more »

Governor Rhoden’s property tax bill goes into law Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216, will take effect. “SB 216 is a big win for South Dakota homeowners. It is impactful and workable, and it will certainly slow down any future tax increases,” said Governor Larry Rhoden.… Read more »

Governor Rhoden’s property tax bill goes into law Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216, will take effect. “SB 216 is a big win for South Dakota homeowners. It is impactful and workable, and it will certainly slow down any future tax increases,” said Governor Larry Rhoden.… Read more »

South Dakota’s expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect Tuesday. Highway Patrol Trooper Troy Archambeault (ARE-shm-BO) says the updated law requires motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights. A violation of South Dakota’s Move Over law is… Read more »

South Dakota’s expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect Tuesday. Highway Patrol Trooper Troy Archambeault (ARE-shm-BO) says the updated law requires motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights. A violation of South Dakota’s Move Over law is… Read more »

Congressman Johnson Announces Governor Run in ’26

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com / Audio from DakotaNewsNow)) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced his candidacy for Governor of South Dakota. Prior to talking about his ambitions as Governor, he received a couple of endorsements.  One from Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson compared Congressman Johnson to other candidates announced they’re running… Read more »

Congressman Johnson Announces Governor Run in ’26

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio.com / Audio from DakotaNewsNow)) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced his candidacy for Governor of South Dakota. Prior to talking about his ambitions as Governor, he received a couple of endorsements.  One from Representative Will Mortenson of Fort Pierre. Mortenson compared Congressman Johnson to other candidates announced they’re running… Read more »