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Pierre City Commission approve contract for 911 dispatch center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town’s 911 emergency dispatch center. Police Chief Jason Jones says the Central South Dakota Communications Center agreement was first created in 2014 and was renewed in 2018.… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approve contract for 911 dispatch center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a renewal of the joint agreement with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety covering the work done through the town’s 911 emergency dispatch center. Police Chief Jason Jones says the Central South Dakota Communications Center agreement was first created in 2014 and was renewed in 2018.… Read more »

Update on Let Freedom Fly Air Show coming next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Conversations are happening behind the scenes as organizers progress with creating the lineup for the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show to be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. The air show idea started with Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (pie-tz). Pierre City Commissioner Jamie… Read more »

Update on Let Freedom Fly Air Show coming next year

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Conversations are happening behind the scenes as organizers progress with creating the lineup for the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show to be held at the Pierre Regional Airport over Memorial Day weekend next year. The air show idea started with Mustang Aviation owner and pilot Jim Peitz (pie-tz). Pierre City Commissioner Jamie… Read more »

Hughes County jury indict David Shangreaux, Jr. on multiple charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County grand jury has indicted a Pierre man on three charges in connection to a stabbing death at the end of November. Tuesday the grand jury indicted David Shangreaux, Jr. on a single count each of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.  Shangreaux was originally charged with only… Read more »

Hughes County jury indict David Shangreaux, Jr. on multiple charges

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Hughes County grand jury has indicted a Pierre man on three charges in connection to a stabbing death at the end of November. Tuesday the grand jury indicted David Shangreaux, Jr. on a single count each of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault.  Shangreaux was originally charged with only… Read more »

Governor Noem supports bill to prevent antisemitism

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem voiced her support for legislation declaring that antisemitism is discrimination. “Jewish people around the world are facing discriminatory acts of hatred. Acts of violence against the Jewish people have even skyrocketed here in America. South Dakota will always stand with the Jewish people – and we… Read more »

Governor Noem supports bill to prevent antisemitism

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem voiced her support for legislation declaring that antisemitism is discrimination. “Jewish people around the world are facing discriminatory acts of hatred. Acts of violence against the Jewish people have even skyrocketed here in America. South Dakota will always stand with the Jewish people – and we… Read more »

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Johnson bill included in Select Committee on China Economic Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, the Select Committee on the China voted to pass its report addressing America’s economic and technological competition with the Chinese Communist Party, which includes the PRC Accountability and Divestment Act, led by U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.). “Bankrolling the growth of China’s economy is a direct threat to American… Read more »

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Representative Carl Perry provide update on retirement system

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Representative Carl Perry told the Brown County Commission about what’s happening with the retirement system in South Dakota. Retired South Dakotans in Brown County have received total so far about $31 million dollars.

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »

Senator Thune offer his support for the NDAA

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, Senator John Thune went on the floor of the Senate to offer his support for the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA). Senator Thune talks about how the Senate looked to make NDAA a better bill back in the summer. Thune talks about how important to get national security settled in the U.S.… Read more »

Founder of Super 8 & My Place hotels has passed away

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ron Rivett of Aberdeen, who is most known for being the founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels, has passed away at age 83. According to a death notice posted by Carlson Funeral Home, Rivett died on December 9 at the Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. In… Read more »

Founder of Super 8 & My Place hotels has passed away

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Ron Rivett of Aberdeen, who is most known for being the founder of Super 8 Motels and My Place hotels, has passed away at age 83. According to a death notice posted by Carlson Funeral Home, Rivett died on December 9 at the Baptist Medical Center in Miami, FL. In… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss the PPE Pilot Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about the PPE Pilot program. Brown County Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim talks about the program. Tunheim inform the commission that this is something that Brown County would need to enforce. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints express his concerns about the program. Meints talks… Read more »

Brown County Commission discuss the PPE Pilot Program

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard about the PPE Pilot program. Brown County Human Resources Director Allison Tunheim talks about the program. Tunheim inform the commission that this is something that Brown County would need to enforce. Brown County Emergency Management Director Scott Meints express his concerns about the program. Meints talks… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on the Holum Expo Building roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a bid to replace the roof at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley discuss the bid the board received. The bid came from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Kippley request… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on the Holum Expo Building roof

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a bid to replace the roof at the Holum Expo Building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley discuss the bid the board received. The bid came from Mega Construction with the material from Campbell’s Town & Country. Kippley request… Read more »