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Preliminary awards at Miss South Dakota Competition

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release) – Miss Rapid City, Payton Steffensen of Sioux Falls, and Miss Brookings, Emily Deinken of Sioux Falls, took home preliminary awards at the Miss South Dakota competition Thursday night. Deinken is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Deinken. Steffensen is the daughter of Emily Smith and Tony Steffensen. Steffensen won the $500… Read more »

Preliminary awards at Miss South Dakota Competition

BROOKINGS, S.D.(Press Release) – Miss Rapid City, Payton Steffensen of Sioux Falls, and Miss Brookings, Emily Deinken of Sioux Falls, took home preliminary awards at the Miss South Dakota competition Thursday night. Deinken is the daughter of Brian and Michelle Deinken. Steffensen is the daughter of Emily Smith and Tony Steffensen. Steffensen won the $500… Read more »

High speed pursuit happened Thursday near Sisseton

SISSETON, S.D. (KWAT)–The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high speed pursuit Thursday, but the suspect they were chasing remains at large. The chase began when a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle on South Dakota Highway 10 east of Sisseton near the Minnesota border. The motorcycle fled at… Read more »

High speed pursuit happened Thursday near Sisseton

SISSETON, S.D. (KWAT)–The Roberts County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a high speed pursuit Thursday, but the suspect they were chasing remains at large. The chase began when a deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle on South Dakota Highway 10 east of Sisseton near the Minnesota border. The motorcycle fled at… Read more »

State of Emergency declared on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation

ROSEBUD, S.D. (Press Release) Date Issued: May 27, 2025 Issued By: Kathleen Wooden Knife, President, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Situation: Due to escalating threats posed by widespread methamphetamine and illicit drug use, trafficking, and related gun violence, President Kathleen Wooden Knife has officially declared a State of Emergency on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation. This crisis… Read more »

State of Emergency declared on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation

ROSEBUD, S.D. (Press Release) Date Issued: May 27, 2025 Issued By: Kathleen Wooden Knife, President, Rosebud Sioux Tribe Situation: Due to escalating threats posed by widespread methamphetamine and illicit drug use, trafficking, and related gun violence, President Kathleen Wooden Knife has officially declared a State of Emergency on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation. This crisis… Read more »

Youth Baseball/Softball Rosters Posted

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Youth Baseball and Softball Rosters have been posted at the following locations: Lincoln Elementary School – Main Entrance May Overby School – Main Entrance Washington Street Gym – 401 N Washington St Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center – ARCC – 225 3rd AVE SE Please check the rosters to make sure… Read more »

Youth Baseball/Softball Rosters Posted

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Youth Baseball and Softball Rosters have been posted at the following locations: Lincoln Elementary School – Main Entrance May Overby School – Main Entrance Washington Street Gym – 401 N Washington St Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center – ARCC – 225 3rd AVE SE Please check the rosters to make sure… Read more »

Codington County Commission address proposal dealing with grassland easements

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners met for the regular Tuesday meeting and to discuss a proposal regarding grassland easements in the county, presented by Chad Carlson of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) out of the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge located in Columbia, SD, north of Aberdeen, SD. Carlson explained that grassland… Read more »

Codington County Commission address proposal dealing with grassland easements

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners met for the regular Tuesday meeting and to discuss a proposal regarding grassland easements in the county, presented by Chad Carlson of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) out of the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge located in Columbia, SD, north of Aberdeen, SD. Carlson explained that grassland… Read more »

Codington County Commission approve MOU with Watertown School District

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Watertown School District to designate the Codington County Extension Complex as a potential emergency drop-off and pick-up location for students. Codington County Facilities Manager Steve Molengraff presented the information to the commissioners. Commissioner Lee Gabel inquired whether this plan was integrated… Read more »

Codington County Commission approve MOU with Watertown School District

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Watertown School District to designate the Codington County Extension Complex as a potential emergency drop-off and pick-up location for students. Codington County Facilities Manager Steve Molengraff presented the information to the commissioners. Commissioner Lee Gabel inquired whether this plan was integrated… Read more »

ADC’s Internship Network begins tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation is promoting the Aberdeen Internship Network.  Their first of four sessions begin tonight. Director of Marketing, Kendra Hinz talks more about it. Hinz points out this is for those who have interns ready to go. Director of Business Retention & Expansion Rich Ward provides a preview of what’s happening… Read more »

ADC’s Internship Network begins tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation is promoting the Aberdeen Internship Network.  Their first of four sessions begin tonight. Director of Marketing, Kendra Hinz talks more about it. Hinz points out this is for those who have interns ready to go. Director of Business Retention & Expansion Rich Ward provides a preview of what’s happening… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley announces DCI leading investigation into multiple inmate assaults at State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating reports of multiple assaults involving inmates Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “The assaults occurred in different sections of the Jameson Annex at the same time,” said Attorney General… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley announces DCI leading investigation into multiple inmate assaults at State Penitentiary

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating reports of multiple assaults involving inmates Tuesday at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. “The assaults occurred in different sections of the Jameson Annex at the same time,” said Attorney General… Read more »

Toby Doeden officially launches his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden officially declared his candidacy for Governor of the state of South Dakota. Prior to his speech, other spoke on his behalf.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman inform the public that if elected Doeden would be the first Aberdeen resident to become Governor… Read more »

Toby Doeden officially launches his campaign for Governor

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday night at Wylie Park in Aberdeen, Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden officially declared his candidacy for Governor of the state of South Dakota. Prior to his speech, other spoke on his behalf.  Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman inform the public that if elected Doeden would be the first Aberdeen resident to become Governor… Read more »

Lincoln school counselor Ashley Seeklander named 2025 SD Counselor of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Ashley Seeklander has been named the 2025 South Dakota Counselor of the Year. Seeklander, school counselor at Lincoln Elementary, received the award at the recent South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) Awards Banquet in Sioux Falls. The Counselor of the Year award is given to a person who… Read more »

Lincoln school counselor Ashley Seeklander named 2025 SD Counselor of the Year

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Ashley Seeklander has been named the 2025 South Dakota Counselor of the Year. Seeklander, school counselor at Lincoln Elementary, received the award at the recent South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) Awards Banquet in Sioux Falls. The Counselor of the Year award is given to a person who… Read more »