News Category: Pure Country News

Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s events at the fair and the Aquatic Center this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society has two events coming up this week. Mona Smith provides a preview for each event starting with what they are doing on Friday on the Brown County Fair. The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will end their season Sunday at 5pm and Smith talks about what they have planned for… Read more »

Aberdeen Area Humane Society’s events at the fair and the Aquatic Center this week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society has two events coming up this week. Mona Smith provides a preview for each event starting with what they are doing on Friday on the Brown County Fair. The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will end their season Sunday at 5pm and Smith talks about what they have planned for… Read more »

State Attorney Generals files suit to address beef labeling

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- If it’s labeled “Product of the USA”, you should be able to trust that to be true…but it isn’t. At least not when it comes to beef products. Attorney General Marty Jackley is leading a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General to change that. South Dakota ranchers filed suit after the USDA allowed manufacturers… Read more »

State Attorney Generals files suit to address beef labeling

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- If it’s labeled “Product of the USA”, you should be able to trust that to be true…but it isn’t. At least not when it comes to beef products. Attorney General Marty Jackley is leading a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General to change that. South Dakota ranchers filed suit after the USDA allowed manufacturers… Read more »

McIntosh school on lockdown Wednesday

MCINTOSH, S.D.(DRGNews)- Wednesday was the first day of the new school year for students in the McIntosh School District and they ended up spending about 25 minutes of it in a lockdown. Information from the school and the Corson County Sheriff’s Office says that at 9:19a.m., the McIntosh School District was notified by the Corson… Read more »

McIntosh school on lockdown Wednesday

MCINTOSH, S.D.(DRGNews)- Wednesday was the first day of the new school year for students in the McIntosh School District and they ended up spending about 25 minutes of it in a lockdown. Information from the school and the Corson County Sheriff’s Office says that at 9:19a.m., the McIntosh School District was notified by the Corson… Read more »

Codington County Commission address mental health and public safety

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During a Tuesday’s Codington County Commissioners meeting, discussion was sparked by Commissioner Myron Johnson regarding the intersection of mental health and public safety, particularly in the wake of recent national events. Johnson voiced concerns about a perceived increase in violent incidents. Johnson asked when you can institutionalize these people who have mental issues.… Read more »

Codington County Commission address mental health and public safety

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During a Tuesday’s Codington County Commissioners meeting, discussion was sparked by Commissioner Myron Johnson regarding the intersection of mental health and public safety, particularly in the wake of recent national events. Johnson voiced concerns about a perceived increase in violent incidents. Johnson asked when you can institutionalize these people who have mental issues.… Read more »

Speaker of the House and Gubernatorial candidate Jon Hansen’s days in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Speaker of the South Dakota House and candidate for Governor of the state of South Dakota, Jon Hansen was in Aberdeen this week.  HubCityRadio had an opportunity to do an interview with him to address several different topics. Hansen was asked about the newest member of the South Dakota House, Nick Fosness… Read more »

Speaker of the House and Gubernatorial candidate Jon Hansen’s days in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Speaker of the South Dakota House and candidate for Governor of the state of South Dakota, Jon Hansen was in Aberdeen this week.  HubCityRadio had an opportunity to do an interview with him to address several different topics. Hansen was asked about the newest member of the South Dakota House, Nick Fosness… Read more »

Recap of Day 2 of Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Wednesday was the second day of the Comprehensive Property Tax Force held at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Session began with more public testimony addressing property taxes. Another Aberdeen resident brought up the issue whether how nice a property look should impact what their tax rate should be. Another resident and former South… Read more »

Recap of Day 2 of Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Wednesday was the second day of the Comprehensive Property Tax Force held at Northern State University in Aberdeen. Session began with more public testimony addressing property taxes. Another Aberdeen resident brought up the issue whether how nice a property look should impact what their tax rate should be. Another resident and former South… Read more »

Recap of day 1 of the Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night was the first of two days scheduled for the Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force at NSU. Chair of the Committee, Senator Chris Carr of Sioux Falls talks about the purpose of the committee. Carr talked about three subgroups from the task force. Carr also address the work group dealing with funding… Read more »

Recap of day 1 of the Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday night was the first of two days scheduled for the Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force at NSU. Chair of the Committee, Senator Chris Carr of Sioux Falls talks about the purpose of the committee. Carr talked about three subgroups from the task force. Carr also address the work group dealing with funding… Read more »

South Dakota Transportation Department reject bid for Elm Lake Bridge Crossing

ABERDEEN & PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Transportation Commission in their meeting Tuesday rejected all bids for the bridge crossing at Elm Lake. Prior to the meeting, Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers told the Brown County Commission that this was likely to happen. The engineer’s estimate for the bridge was around 2.7 million dollars.… Read more »

South Dakota Transportation Department reject bid for Elm Lake Bridge Crossing

ABERDEEN & PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The South Dakota Transportation Commission in their meeting Tuesday rejected all bids for the bridge crossing at Elm Lake. Prior to the meeting, Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers told the Brown County Commission that this was likely to happen. The engineer’s estimate for the bridge was around 2.7 million dollars.… Read more »

California man charged for transporting methamphetamine

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a 42-year-old Fresno, CA man has been indicted on two felony counts after he was arrested Friday night transporting 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in Sturgis. The case is being prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Meade County State’s Attorney. “Meth… Read more »

California man charged for transporting methamphetamine

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a 42-year-old Fresno, CA man has been indicted on two felony counts after he was arrested Friday night transporting 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in Sturgis. The case is being prosecuted by the Attorney General’s Office and the Meade County State’s Attorney. “Meth… Read more »

Ed Korbel winner of 2025 Aberdeen Association Educator Plus Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public Schools retired teacher Ed Korbel is the winner of the 2025 Aberdeen Education Association Educator Plus Award. Korbel received the AEA award on Tuesday during a welcome back event held at Aberdeen Central High School. Korbel taught for 33 years, all in the Aberdeen Public School District. “A past… Read more »

Ed Korbel winner of 2025 Aberdeen Association Educator Plus Award

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public Schools retired teacher Ed Korbel is the winner of the 2025 Aberdeen Education Association Educator Plus Award. Korbel received the AEA award on Tuesday during a welcome back event held at Aberdeen Central High School. Korbel taught for 33 years, all in the Aberdeen Public School District. “A past… Read more »