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Impact from last summer hail storms in Fort Pierre still being felt in 2024

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The impacts of a summer hail storm are still being dealt with in Fort Pierre.  On July 18th, 2023 severe thunderstorms dropped massive hail on Pierre and Fort Pierre and the Fort Pierre City Council is finally ready to address roof damage to some city structures. Fort Pierre Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen… Read more »

Impact from last summer hail storms in Fort Pierre still being felt in 2024

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The impacts of a summer hail storm are still being dealt with in Fort Pierre.  On July 18th, 2023 severe thunderstorms dropped massive hail on Pierre and Fort Pierre and the Fort Pierre City Council is finally ready to address roof damage to some city structures. Fort Pierre Finance Officer Roxanne Heezen… Read more »

Recap of Monday night’s City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their on Monday night & addressed several different issues. During the Open Forum, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel wanted to praise the city following last weekend’s State B Boys Basketball Tournament. Weismantel wanted to thank NSU for their accomodations & SDPB for their coverage. Councilwoman… Read more »

Recap of Monday night’s City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their on Monday night & addressed several different issues. During the Open Forum, Aberdeen Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Casey Weismantel wanted to praise the city following last weekend’s State B Boys Basketball Tournament. Weismantel wanted to thank NSU for their accomodations & SDPB for their coverage. Councilwoman… Read more »

APD Press Release regarding situation at Central High School

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – At approximately 12:15 pm, an altercation occurred between three students at Aberdeen Central High School.  As the school resource officer was attempting to intervene and gain control of the situation, he was injured.  The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and released. As this situation was… Read more »

APD Press Release regarding situation at Central High School

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – At approximately 12:15 pm, an altercation occurred between three students at Aberdeen Central High School.  As the school resource officer was attempting to intervene and gain control of the situation, he was injured.  The officer was transported by ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and released. As this situation was… Read more »

700 block of Congress Street closed Tuesday for storm sewer replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and no parking allowed for storm sewer replacement: 700 Block of S. Congress St. The road will be closed and parking is prohibited between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday, March… Read more »

700 block of Congress Street closed Tuesday for storm sewer replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic and no parking allowed for storm sewer replacement: 700 Block of S. Congress St. The road will be closed and parking is prohibited between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm Tuesday, March… Read more »

Portions of Aberdeen Central High School on “stay in place”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Aberdeen Central High School Administrative Office was placed on “stay in place” due to a disturbance taking place there. Aberdeen School Superintendent Becky Guffin released the following statement at 1:21pm: “Good afternoon CHS parents.  This is Jason Uttermark principal at Central High School.  An altercation between students occured in the Central… Read more »

Portions of Aberdeen Central High School on “stay in place”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Aberdeen Central High School Administrative Office was placed on “stay in place” due to a disturbance taking place there. Aberdeen School Superintendent Becky Guffin released the following statement at 1:21pm: “Good afternoon CHS parents.  This is Jason Uttermark principal at Central High School.  An altercation between students occured in the Central… Read more »

Glacial Lakes Energy CEO reflect on this year’s legislative session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 South Dakota Legislature dealt with a series of bills in relation to the CO2 pipelines that could be put in place in the state of South Dakota. Glacial Lake Energy CEO Jim Seurer(Sire) took a look back at what they did this session. Seurer gave an overall view on what they… Read more »

Glacial Lakes Energy CEO reflect on this year’s legislative session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2024 South Dakota Legislature dealt with a series of bills in relation to the CO2 pipelines that could be put in place in the state of South Dakota. Glacial Lake Energy CEO Jim Seurer(Sire) took a look back at what they did this session. Seurer gave an overall view on what they… Read more »

If selected to be Donald Trump VP candidate, Govenor Noem still plans to remain Governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has no plans to formally delegate authority to Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden if she is chosen as Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket for 2024. Here’s News Watch reporter Stu Whitney with more:(1:07) To learn more go to www.southdakotanewswatch.org.

If selected to be Donald Trump VP candidate, Govenor Noem still plans to remain Governor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has no plans to formally delegate authority to Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden if she is chosen as Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee on the Republican ticket for 2024. Here’s News Watch reporter Stu Whitney with more:(1:07) To learn more go to www.southdakotanewswatch.org.

Codington County Commission to continue to support the Boys & Girls Club program

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)} Codington County Commissioners voted to continuing support the on-going success of the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown’s Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative after Director of Youth Diversion and Prevention Louis Canfield presented an update. Canfield gives an overview. The program has seen a rise in simple assault and tobacco/vape continues to be… Read more »

Codington County Commission to continue to support the Boys & Girls Club program

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)} Codington County Commissioners voted to continuing support the on-going success of the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown’s Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative after Director of Youth Diversion and Prevention Louis Canfield presented an update. Canfield gives an overview. The program has seen a rise in simple assault and tobacco/vape continues to be… Read more »

Sioux Falls man sentenced for Sexual Contact with a minor

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the rape of a nine year-old child. Sixth Circuit Judge Margo Northrup sentenced 31 year-old Shadu Kawaja to the maximum 15 years in prison on a charge of Sexual Contact with a Child Under 16 Years Old, but suspended one… Read more »

Sioux Falls man sentenced for Sexual Contact with a minor

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for the rape of a nine year-old child. Sixth Circuit Judge Margo Northrup sentenced 31 year-old Shadu Kawaja to the maximum 15 years in prison on a charge of Sexual Contact with a Child Under 16 Years Old, but suspended one… Read more »

Governor Noem comment on this year’s session

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Next Monday, lawmakers will return to Pierre for Veto Day where they will consider any vetoes issued by Governor Noem.  As the session ended earlier this month, some legislators were optimistic that there would be few and possibly no bills vetoed by the governor.  At a stop in Mitchell last week, Governor Noem… Read more »

Governor Noem comment on this year’s session

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Next Monday, lawmakers will return to Pierre for Veto Day where they will consider any vetoes issued by Governor Noem.  As the session ended earlier this month, some legislators were optimistic that there would be few and possibly no bills vetoed by the governor.  At a stop in Mitchell last week, Governor Noem… Read more »