WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address the importance of energy security. Senator Thune defines energy security. Thune criticizes President Biden’s support for the Green New Deal. Thune talks about how this has impacted South Dakota. Thune believes the U.S. is not ready for electric… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center would like to thank all of the generous blood donors in the Aberdeen area who helped with the local hospital blood supply in October! 15 donors registered to donate and 14 units of life saving blood was collected at the Aberdeen Donor Center. Those units can help save up to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Just a day after bringing it’s findings to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Appropriations, the Study Committee on County Funding and Services brought it’s final report to it’s final stop, the Executive Board.  Representative Will Mortenson found favor with the Committee’s proposal to support Cybersecurity protections for counties. Senator Lee Schoenbeck says counties… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–When the Watertown City Council gives final approval to the 2024 city budget in the next few weeks, there could be money in it for a new position being recommended by City Manager Amanda Mack. That position would be a public information officer for Watertown. Mack explains. The public information officer–or P.I.O.–would ensure there’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Noem will give her annual budget address in three weeks. When she does, she’s expected to have some ideas on how to spend the rest of the state’s COVID Relief money from the federal government. State Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger says of the nearly One-billion dollars offered, there’s about 105-million… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A conflict of interest case that caused a legislator(Jessica Castleberry) to resign this year may be more common than anyone realized. Governor Noem asked the Court for an advisory ruling on what constitutes a conflict of interest. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says the Court’s final ruling could send very significant shockwaves… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioner received suggestions on the future of the Brown County Fair. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about a new event to attract more interest on coming out Sunday at the fair. Commissioners agreed to this suggestion. Kippley also update the commission on the potential for a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, November 15th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South Main St. from 2nd Ave. to 1st Ave. The road will remain closed until 5 pm Friday, November 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Senior Center is doing a fundraising drive in association with Allevity Entertainment. Aberdeen Senior Center Director Jackie Whitlock talks about what the fundraiser is for.h Whitlock talks about working with Allevity Entertainment. Whitlock discuss how long this fundraiser will last. The passes has to be picked up at the Senior… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Watertown will have one fewer elementary school beginning next fall. At Monday night’s Watertown School Board meeting, the board voted to close Roosevelt Elementary at the end of the current academic year. The school board has been studying the issue for months, as enrollment levels among elementary age students in the… Read more »