ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers provided an update to the Commission on Tuesday. Rogers addressed update on bridges starting with the status on the Elm Lake Bridge. Rogers also update on progress with the Sand Lake Bridge. Rogers also update on road projects including one north of Dakota Street. He address concerns… Read more »
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This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Commissioner Drew Dennert read the proclamation to the public.(1:41) The commission praised the work by telecommunicators serving Brown County.
Road Closed & Water Off beginning Tuesday, April 15th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED & WATER OFF: Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and water will be off in the following area for fire hydrant removal: Railroad Ave. SE From S. Main St. to Market St. The road will be closed and… Read more »
South Dakota Board of Education Standards adopt new standards
PIERRE, S.Dl(KELO)- The South Dakota Board of Education Standards unanimously adopted new standards for Native American curriculum Monday morning. That came over the objections of a number of Tribal members involved in education. Sarah White of the Oglala Lakota Tribe said the planning discussions didn’t include a formal process of getting input from all nine… Read more »
Koins for Kids fundraiser coming April 24th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Child Protection Team are hosting their annual Koins for Kids fundraising event on Thursday, April 24th. Kelsi Vinger & Karla Nelson, both with the Brown County Attorney’s Office are members of the team. Vinger describe what the Child Protection Team is. Nelson describes the event itself. The event begins at… Read more »
Grass fire reported north of Henry
HENRY, S.D. (KWAT)–Three area fire departments were busy overnight fighting a grass fire five miles north of Henry. The fire call came in around 12:30 Monday morning. Henry Fire Department Chief Dave Fuller says it appears the fire started from a burn pit, and was fueled by very strong winds. He says they had their… Read more »
Brown County Democratic Party announce leadership team
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Brown County Democratic Party released the new leadership team. The new Democratic Chair is Jory(Jaw-ree) Kunzman(Koonz-Men). Kunzman is the Information Services Librarian at the K.O. Lee Library. The Vice-Chair is Erin Ronayne Rudner. Treasurer is Pauline Bruce. Secretary is Vickie Haiar. Gary Job & Deena Ronayne are Committee Chairpeople.
Brown County Democrats to host event at Courthouse on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Saturday, April 19 from 1-5pm, community members from across the region will gather at the Brown County Courthouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota for a Day of Action under the banner #HandsOff. This peaceful protest is part of a nationwide mobilization against policies that threaten our rights, communities, and democracy. Participants will… Read more »
Matt Braun named new director of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Thursday’s Aberdeen Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department meeting, the committee elected Matt Braun to be the new director of the department. Braun will be taking over for Mark Hoven who is set to retire in May. Braun’s schedule to begin on April 28th.
SD Chamber of Commerce President Dave Owen reflect on his career
YANKTON, S.D.(JOster)- The 2025 session of the South Dakota legislature was marked by a transition in the Governor’s office. Governor Kristi Noem resigned on January 25th to become Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Upon her departure, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden became Governor. Dave Owen, President of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and… Read more »