ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – In conjunction with our 140th anniversary, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a membership special for August 2024. No matter the size, any business or organization can join for just $140, which is good through the end of the year. A commitment to renew membership for 2025 is required… Read more »
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Teachers still needed in South Dakota as school year approaches
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently announced there were 353 teacher positions open in July in the state. That is a significant increase from last year at this time, when there were 256 openings, nearly 100 fewer than this year. In 2022, there were 225 openings. The numbers include not only… Read more »
Update on state’s plans for America’s 250th birthday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The America 250 South Dakota Commission has been working to help South Dakota get ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. In addition to Walk 250 by 2026 and a collaboration with the University of South Dakota on the Indian Citizenship Act, the Commission is looking to set up a… Read more »
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital named 5-Star facility by CMS
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital has been named a 5-star facility by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the patient experience and quality of care information provided on the Care Compare website. “Our health care workers are dedicated to providing high… Read more »
Storybook Land installs new slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD just installed another new attraction inside the park, the rolling slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill. Mark Hoven, the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director, explained why the old slide needed to be replaced. Hoven states that the new slide will be safer for children using… Read more »
City of Sturgis host Police Chief’s Ride Wednesday
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – What has not become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before the official start of the annual rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater led a group… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 1st
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 1st between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »
National Night Out coming up on Tuesday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Night Out is coming up on this Tuesday. It’s an annual event where communities across the country connect with law enforcement. The focus of National Night Out is to get neighborhoods actively involved in preventing crime in their community. Aberdeen Police Sergeant Jordan Majeske provides a preview of what to expect. Majeske discuss… Read more »
Update on upcoming South Dakota State Fair
HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- Just four weeks out from the start of the 2024 South Dakota State Fair. Assistant manager Candi Briley gives us the update. Briley said exhibitor deadlines are upon us. The SD State Fair runs August 28-September 2.
Joint Committee on Appropriations look into impact of IM28 might have on next year’s budget
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations met Tuesday in Pierre. One of the topics on their day long agenda was the possible impact passage of Initiated Measure 28 might have on South Dakota’s budget. Legislative Research Council Fiscal Annalist Jeff Mehlhaff tried to break down interpretations of the measure’s language before getting to… Read more »