SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Nearly $10 million in FEMA grants will not be coming to South Dakota, because of a decision by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The grants were part of a program called Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, or BRIC. Noem ended the program last month, calling it “wasteful” and “ineffective.” However, the FEMA website… Read more »
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Senator Mark Lapka discuss Prison Project Reset Committee
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Prison Project Reset Task Force has been meeting since the end of the legislative session back in March. One member of that committee is District 23 Senator Mark Lapka(Lap-Key). Lapka talks about the purpose of the task force. Lapka talks about what he’s learned so far after the first two meetings. Lapka… Read more »
Intersection of 9th Ave NW & N 1st St closed Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: 9th Ave. NW & N. 1st St. The intersection is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »
This week is National Travel and Tourism Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) is hitting the road during National Travel and Tourism Week, carrying a powerful message to communities across the state: Tourism Isn’t Just Fun – It’s Fuel for Our Economy! Now in its 42nd year, NTTW highlights the essential contributions of tourism to both local and national… Read more »
Lake County Commission reject landowners petition addressing CO2 pipeline
LAKE COUNTY, S.D.(KELO)- Carbon Capture Pipeline opponents in Lake County are trying to decide what’s next. On Tuesday morning, the Lake County Commission rejected petitions they turned in two weeks ago…calling for a public vote of proposed pipeline ordinances. County Commissioner Adam Leighton: Frustrations are running high for Lake County landowners trying to call for… Read more »
Olive Drive from 15th Ave NW to Willow Drive closed Tuesday & Wednesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for culvert replacement and patching: Olive Drive From 15th Ave. NW to Willow Drive The road is scheduled to remain closed till approximately 5pm Wednesday or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »
Aberdeen Police Department respond to incident on South Roosevelt Street Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Sunday at about 2:00 pm, officers from the Aberdeen Police Department and Deputies from the Brown County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the 1100 block of South Roosevelt St. in reference to a welfare check on an individual in a vehicle with a weapon. On arrival officers established a… Read more »
Recap of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- In a meeting that lasted about five minutes Tuesday, the Brown County Commission did the following: The Commission approved a rental agreement with All Seasons Motorsports for the golf carts that will be used at this year’s Brown County Fair. The Commission approved transfers of two Chevrolet vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office(2015 Traverse… Read more »
Big Stone City Council hear comments on possible new mens prison
BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (KDIO Radio & Northern Plain News) — Big Stone City Mayor Steve Brown called the regular council meeting to order Monday, May 5, in front of a packed house of area residents. After regular business, Brown opened the floor for public comment on the proposal to build the South Dakota State… Read more »
City of Sturgis may owe expenses for race held at last year’s Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Although an amount, if any, has yet to be determined, it may be possible the City of Sturgis may owe money to help pay expenses incurred from last August’s TT race held at the end of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Sturgis City Attorney Erik Davis says city officials and officials with American… Read more »