WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Ellsworth Air Force Base near Rapid City has come a long way in the last 20 years…and Senator John Thune says he aims to keep it going. 20 years ago the Defense Department’s Base Realignment and Closure Commission proposed closing the base. Thune says it was a gut punch for him…during his first… Read more »
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Elizabeth Duffy & Nan Kelly win seats to Sioux Falls School Board
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – An incumbent and a newcomer have won seats on the Sioux Falls School Board of Education after the May 13 election. Elizabeth Duffy won 2,582 votes, earning the most votes on the ballot. Duffy is an attorney and a mother who moved to Sioux Falls in 2008 after… Read more »
Watertown High School Commencement planned for Sunday
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School Board received an update from Patty McClemans regarding the upcoming high school graduation for the Class of 2025, as well as a special ceremony honoring Native American graduates. Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 25th, at 2:00 PM at the Watertown Civic Arena, with a live stream option available through… Read more »
Brown County Sheriff’s Office warn of phone scam
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have been made aware the scammers are at it again. They are now using our admin phone number. This will show up on your caller ID as 626-7100. These scammers are attempting to get you to pay for a warrant over the phone. It is important to note the Brown County… Read more »
Watertown School Board address new athletic complex
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School Board approved a change order for the ongoing athletic complex project during tonight’s meeting. The board unanimously approved Change Order Number Six, which encompasses nine modifications to the project totaling an additional $46,301 to the contract. Watertown School District Business Manager Heidi Clausen presented the details of the change order.… Read more »
Update on Brown County Fairgrounds
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provided an update on what’s happening at the Fairgrounds. One topic discussed is the contract for a new gaga ball pit. Kippley was joined by members of the Aberdeen Area Association of Realtors. Former President of them, Joni Napton talked about… Read more »
Aberdeen Police Department seeking assistance in locating missing person
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) We are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman for a welfare check. Ahlaqui Blindman, is early 30s, 5’6” 143 lbs, and was last seen on May 7. She was reported missing on May 10. The Aberdeen Police Department has been in contact with friends and relatives of Ahlaqui. We… Read more »
Recap of SE District Candidate Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce & the League of Women Voters hosted a City Council Forum for candidates running for the open seat in the SE District. The three candidates running are Incumbent Tiffany Langer, and her challengers, Chad Nilson & Kurt Preszler. All three candidates were asked questions about how… Read more »
Recap of SW District Candidate Forum
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce & the League of Women Voters hosted a City Council Forum for candidates running for the open seat in the SW District. The two candidates vying for the seat are Talmage Ekanger & Nicole Schutter. Both candidates were asked questions about how they would improve… Read more »
17th Ave SE from South State to Herret Street closed Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer installation: 17th Ave. SE From State St. to S. Herret st. The road is scheduled to remain closed till approximately 5pm Wednesday, May 14th, or until finished. The road, however, will be… Read more »