ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 10 am on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water off for water main repair: South Aldrich Street From 10th Ave SE to 11th Ave SE The road is scheduled to be closed and water off until finished. Motorists are advised to… Read more »
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Property Tax Task Force meant in Sioux Falls Wednesday
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The legislature’s Property Tax Task Force resumed work on reducing property taxes today. Meeting in Sioux Falls they heard a detailed explanation of the state’s property tax system, which funds local governments. During the past legislative session, lawmakers talked often about inefficiencies in local government operations. Today they heard from city officials… Read more »
Authorities warn of law enforcement impersonation scam in Hamlin County
HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that a scammer has been impersonating a deputy from its office. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s office, the scammer has been calling people and telling them they need to discuss important legal matters or that they… Read more »
Farm Family of the Year applications now being accepted
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites applications for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of agriculture in northeastern South Dakota. To be eligible for the award, recipients must be actively engaged… Read more »
Heavy rains fell in portions of northeast South Dakota Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Heavy rains fell Wednesday morning in parts of the northeastern South Dakota. .57″ fell at the Aberdeen Regional Airport this morning. 5: of rain fell in Milbank. The NWS was informed of a report of standing water in farm fields around Milbank & Twins Brook. Over 4″ fell five miles south of Webster… Read more »
Aberdeen Aquatic Center closed Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to chilly weather, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closed today. Aquatic Center do plan to open up on Thursday. There will no Riverwalk or water exercise classes this evening.
Ban on sanctuary cities goes into effect Tuesday
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1st, the ban on sanctuary cities in South Dakota,SB 7, will take effect. This was the first bill Governor Larry Rhoden signed after taking office as Governor. “We must do everything we can to keep our people safe, including removing criminal illegal aliens from this country. Signing SB 7 was… Read more »
Overdose deaths, gang violence draw charges in some — not all — recent prison incidents
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) — Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a flurry of criminal charges Tuesday in a series of incidents that have played out since February on the grounds of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Two people stand accused of providing the drugs that killed two of the four inmates who’ve overdosed this year… Read more »
Aberdeen Downtown Association announce first concert for Summer Concert Series
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association’s first Summer Concert is coming up on Thursday. ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon reminds everyone who is performing. Rusty Rokit with 94.1FM the Rock talks about her music. Kat Perkins brings pop, edgy rock, and Top 40 hits tha can be dance and sing to. Sheldon talks about the… Read more »
Recap of Initial Incarceration Reentry Analysis and Comparison of Relevant States Interim meeting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday was the first meeting of a summer study involving incarceration and reentry and comparing it other states in the region. Co-Chairs of this committee are District 16 Senator Kevin Jensen and District 12 Representative Greg Jamison. Jensen previews what this summer study is designed to do. Jamison discuss the states they… Read more »