News Category: Pure Country News

New teachers welcomed at New Faculty Luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center.… Read more »

New teachers welcomed at New Faculty Luncheon

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – New teachers and staff from all Aberdeen educational institutions will be welcomed to our schools and community at this year’s New Faculty Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce & Education Committee. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 12-1 pm at the Dakota Event Center.… Read more »

Man hit and killed by drunk driver near Wilmot

WILMOT, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A man is dead after a car hit him near Wilmot, South Dakota early Sunday morning. Authorities say a man was walking in the southbound lane early Sunday morning when a car also traveling in the southbound lane struck him. The driver was taken to jail for Driving Under the Influence.… Read more »

Man hit and killed by drunk driver near Wilmot

WILMOT, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A man is dead after a car hit him near Wilmot, South Dakota early Sunday morning. Authorities say a man was walking in the southbound lane early Sunday morning when a car also traveling in the southbound lane struck him. The driver was taken to jail for Driving Under the Influence.… Read more »

Get to know U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year, Sioux Falls native and Democrat Sheryl Johnson announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota.  On Sunday, she made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Blue Jeans BBQ hosted by Brown County Democrats. Johnson tells us her background. Johnson discuss her motivation to run for… Read more »

Get to know U.S. House candidate Sheryl Johnson

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this year, Sioux Falls native and Democrat Sheryl Johnson announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat representing South Dakota.  On Sunday, she made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Blue Jeans BBQ hosted by Brown County Democrats. Johnson tells us her background. Johnson discuss her motivation to run for… Read more »

Recap of First annual Blue Jeans BBQ

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, the Brown County Democrats conducted their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ at Wylie Park in Aberdeen.  Those in attendance had an opportunity to hear from candidates running for elections in the region & in South Dakota. Sheryl Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House against incumbant Representative Dusty Johnson. … Read more »

Recap of First annual Blue Jeans BBQ

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, the Brown County Democrats conducted their first annual Blue Jeans BBQ at Wylie Park in Aberdeen.  Those in attendance had an opportunity to hear from candidates running for elections in the region & in South Dakota. Sheryl Johnson is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House against incumbant Representative Dusty Johnson. … Read more »

South Dakota Democrats energized with VP Kamala Harris

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Sunday, July 21st President Joe Biden announced he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States.  Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democrats, Jessica Meyers was in Chicago when the announcement was made. Meyers discuss the meeting held on Monday to determine what to do with… Read more »

South Dakota Democrats energized with VP Kamala Harris

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Sunday, July 21st President Joe Biden announced he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States.  Vice Chair of the South Dakota Democrats, Jessica Meyers was in Chicago when the announcement was made. Meyers discuss the meeting held on Monday to determine what to do with… Read more »

Sioux Falls man accused of kidnapping & child abuse charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is being held on kidnapping, assault and child abuse charges in an early-morning incident in southwest Sioux Falls. Officers responded to a report from neighbors that included mention of a firearm. Raymond Allen allegedly assaulted a woman and a small child, and then fled the scene with her… Read more »

Sioux Falls man accused of kidnapping & child abuse charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A Sioux Falls man is being held on kidnapping, assault and child abuse charges in an early-morning incident in southwest Sioux Falls. Officers responded to a report from neighbors that included mention of a firearm. Raymond Allen allegedly assaulted a woman and a small child, and then fled the scene with her… Read more »

Grass fire reported in Stanley County

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Volunteer firefighters from a handful of different departments spent around four hours Thursday afternoon  in 100+ degree heat to extinguish a fire that took off into a wheat field in Stanley County. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden was the incident commander at the scene. He says it was… Read more »

Grass fire reported in Stanley County

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Volunteer firefighters from a handful of different departments spent around four hours Thursday afternoon  in 100+ degree heat to extinguish a fire that took off into a wheat field in Stanley County. Fort Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Tye Odden was the incident commander at the scene. He says it was… Read more »

Senators Thune & Warner introduce legislation to address student debt crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) —U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bipartisan legislation would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent Thune’s previously enacted provision that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans. This bill would help… Read more »

Senators Thune & Warner introduce legislation to address student debt crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) —U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) recently introduced the Employer Participation in Repayment Act. This bipartisan legislation would help Americans tackle their student loan debt by making permanent Thune’s previously enacted provision that allows employers to contribute up to $5,250 tax-free to their employees’ student loans. This bill would help… Read more »

Business Pitch Competition coming up Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern Innovation & Startup Center and Aberdeen Development Corporation are excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This milestone represents a significant advancement in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community. The competition aims to inspire and support entrepreneurial ventures, refine business ideas, and… Read more »

Business Pitch Competition coming up Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Northern Innovation & Startup Center and Aberdeen Development Corporation are excited to announce the finalists for the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This milestone represents a significant advancement in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community. The competition aims to inspire and support entrepreneurial ventures, refine business ideas, and… Read more »

Mayor Paul TenHaken propose budget to run Sioux Falls in 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 781-million dollars…that’s the proposed cost of running the city of Sioux Falls in 2025. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his proposed spending plan in his annual Budget Address this afternoon. It comes at a time of uncertainty due to the proposed repeal of the sales tax on consumption…which could drastically cut city… Read more »

Mayor Paul TenHaken propose budget to run Sioux Falls in 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- 781-million dollars…that’s the proposed cost of running the city of Sioux Falls in 2025. Mayor Paul TenHaken laid out his proposed spending plan in his annual Budget Address this afternoon. It comes at a time of uncertainty due to the proposed repeal of the sales tax on consumption…which could drastically cut city… Read more »