News Category: Pure Country News

Emerald Ash Borer now located in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the Watertown city limits. The invasive beetle was discovered by City forestry staff during a routine inspection and verified by EAB experts at South Dakota State University. Rodiek (roddick) The Emerald Ash… Read more »

Emerald Ash Borer now located in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the Watertown city limits. The invasive beetle was discovered by City forestry staff during a routine inspection and verified by EAB experts at South Dakota State University. Rodiek (roddick) The Emerald Ash… Read more »

The Initial Incarceration, Reentry Analysis, and Comparison of Relevant States Committee to meet Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Initial Incarceration, Reentry Analysis, and Comparison of Relevant States Interim Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2025 Interim  on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at Avera Hall at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South… Read more »

The Initial Incarceration, Reentry Analysis, and Comparison of Relevant States Committee to meet Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- The Initial Incarceration, Reentry Analysis, and Comparison of Relevant States Interim Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2025 Interim  on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and at Avera Hall at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South… Read more »

Recount showed no change in Pierre City Commission race

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd.  A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthouse Wednesday morning. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva started the recount with an explanation of the process to the recount board… Read more »

Recount showed no change in Pierre City Commission race

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd.  A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthouse Wednesday morning. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva started the recount with an explanation of the process to the recount board… Read more »

Some lawmakers want 45Q tax credit out of “One Big Beautiful Bill”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Regional elected officials are hoping to have an impact on the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”. They’ve signed a letter on its way to congress to fight the 45-Q tax credit. That credit is the financial engine that would make Carbon Capture pipelines profitable. State Senator Joy Hohn of Minnehaha County says… Read more »

Some lawmakers want 45Q tax credit out of “One Big Beautiful Bill”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Regional elected officials are hoping to have an impact on the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”. They’ve signed a letter on its way to congress to fight the 45-Q tax credit. That credit is the financial engine that would make Carbon Capture pipelines profitable. State Senator Joy Hohn of Minnehaha County says… Read more »

South Side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. closed Thursday, June 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Beginning at 10 am on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for sewer lining repair: South Side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. The south side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. will be completely… Read more »

South Side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. closed Thursday, June 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Beginning at 10 am on Thursday, June 19th, 2025, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for sewer lining repair: South Side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. The south side of the intersection of 6th Ave. SE on S. Roosevelt St. will be completely… Read more »

Rising Above Ministries to host livestream June 20-21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Rising Above Ministries are doing a livestream on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st.  The theme is Confident Hope. Aberdeen resident Melissa Dorn provides a preview.  She talks about her motivation for doing this. Dorn talks about how Arise Church got involved. The theme is Confident Hope and Dorn talks more about… Read more »

Rising Above Ministries to host livestream June 20-21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Rising Above Ministries are doing a livestream on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st.  The theme is Confident Hope. Aberdeen resident Melissa Dorn provides a preview.  She talks about her motivation for doing this. Dorn talks about how Arise Church got involved. The theme is Confident Hope and Dorn talks more about… Read more »

City of Aberdeen workers applied for union vote

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Workers from across City of Aberdeen departments have filed for a union election, taking a major step toward securing a stronger voice on the job. The vote is scheduled to take place on July 7th and 8th. This campaign to unionize is being led by city employees who want fair pay, better… Read more »

City of Aberdeen workers applied for union vote

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Workers from across City of Aberdeen departments have filed for a union election, taking a major step toward securing a stronger voice on the job. The vote is scheduled to take place on July 7th and 8th. This campaign to unionize is being led by city employees who want fair pay, better… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did a first reading on Ordinance 302 which would establish setback for various wind projects. Scott Bader, County Planning and Zoning Director talks about what happened during the committee meetings. Bader talks about how they establish the distances for both municipalities and landowner’s properties. They agree to… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did a first reading on Ordinance 302 which would establish setback for various wind projects. Scott Bader, County Planning and Zoning Director talks about what happened during the committee meetings. Bader talks about how they establish the distances for both municipalities and landowner’s properties. They agree to… Read more »

Brown County Fair address fair contracts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley did a conference call with the Fran Romeo Agency & Neste Live during the commission meeting Tuesday. President of Neste Live Andrew Fortin: Fortin told the commission about their business merger they did this year. Fortin discussed how it impacted the Brown County Fair. Owner of… Read more »

Brown County Fair address fair contracts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley did a conference call with the Fran Romeo Agency & Neste Live during the commission meeting Tuesday. President of Neste Live Andrew Fortin: Fortin told the commission about their business merger they did this year. Fortin discussed how it impacted the Brown County Fair. Owner of… Read more »

Brown County Commission hear report on Area IV Senior Nutrition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission heard a report and budget request for 2026 from Marla Kiesz, Executive Director of Area IV Senior Nutrition. Kiesz talks about the location they use here in Aberdeen. Kiesz talks about what they have to do to accomodate for this. Kiesz runs down how many people they make per month… Read more »

Brown County Commission hear report on Area IV Senior Nutrition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission heard a report and budget request for 2026 from Marla Kiesz, Executive Director of Area IV Senior Nutrition. Kiesz talks about the location they use here in Aberdeen. Kiesz talks about what they have to do to accomodate for this. Kiesz runs down how many people they make per month… Read more »