FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has voted to a reduced pay raise for employees while increasing a raise for themselves. The Council’s Personnel Committee discussed a dollar-50 raise across the board or the which is the equivalent of a three-and-a-half percent raise. However Councilman Rick Cronin wanted to back up. Cronin then… Read more »
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Hughes County Commission address COLA raise for county employees
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is considering moving forward with a three-percent increase in wages for county employees. County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva wanted clarification from the Commission about whether or not the governing board would move a pay raise forward. Commissioner Connie Hohn says a three-percent pay adjustment would work for most county… Read more »
Another former state employee indicted on criminal charges
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another former state government employee in South Dakota is facing 26 forgery-related charges stemming from work she did for two state agencies. A Hughes County Grand Jury delivered the indictment against 55 year old Renee Strong of Springfield on Tuesday. She’s accused of forging and falsifying food service inspection reports while performing… Read more »
Brown County Commission receive major update on the Brown County Fairgrounds
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission receive an update on the Brown County Fair from Fair Manager Rachel Kippley. Kippley discuss contracts for musical performances for the upcoming 2025 fair. Kippley also talks about the contract to use Coke projects exclusive at the fair. She begins by discussing a poll of Brown County Fair Board… Read more »
Brown County Commission receive 2024 overview of bridges
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report on inspections of the county’s bridges from IMEG. Civil Designer Chelsey Sheridan runs down how many bridges are in Brown County. Sheridan reveal what the average replacement cost for the county. Sheridan also talks about the sufficiancy rate in Brown County. Sheridan… Read more »
Aberdeen Exchange Club announce students of the month for December
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, The Aberdeen Exchange Club decided on the Young Citizenship Award for for the month of December for their unselfish work within the community. Senator-elect Carl Perry who is also a member of the Aberdeen Exchange Club announced it a both the Aberdeen City Council meeting Monday & Brown County Commission meeting… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address 2024 budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address two ordinances dealing with budget supplements for the year 2024. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen discuss the first ordinance. McQuillen also talk about other provisions involving the first ordinance. McQuillen moves on to the second ordinance dealing with the budget for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation,… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre release shows planned for 2025
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre have released the shows planned for their 45th season for 2025. The shows are the following: UNCANNY VALLEY ACT’s entry in the 2025 AACTFest play festivals UNCANNY VALLEY explores the relationship between a neuroscientist and her subject and asks the question: What defines humanity? Claire creates Julian, a… Read more »
Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation looking for nominations for 2025 Aberdeen Central Hall of Fame
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation is proud to announce that nominations for the 2025 Aberdeen Central High School Hall of Fame are officially open. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the school community and beyond. Nominations are accepted in the areas of Academics/Achievement, Athletics,… Read more »
Governor Noem offer Christmas memories
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- As long as South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been in office, one of her most favor duties has been taking part in the annual Grand Lighting ceremony for the Christmas at the Capitol display. Pending her confirmation as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security, this year’s ceremony was her… Read more »