ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, Senator Mike Rounds was invited to deliver the keynote address at the Veteran’s Day program at Aberdeen Central High School. Senator Rounds talk about the meaning of Veteran’s Day. Rounds discuss veterans who served even during peace time. Rounds talks about an award that they are giving away to veterans during… Read more »
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Legislators from District 3 & District 23 speak to students
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, legislators that represented District 3 & Representative Scott Moore of Ipswich who represent District 23 spoke to students at both Aberdeen Roncalli & Aberdeen Christian talking about how the legislative procedure works in Pierre. District 3 Senator Al Novstrup explain how cracker barrel works. District 23 Representative Scott Moore talks about… Read more »
Abortion Reactions
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) – The 2024 election is less than a year away, and things are beginning to heat up on abortion. Ohio voters approved a measure Tuesday that’s similar to one that’s expected to be on South Dakota’s ballot next year. Rick Weiland, director of “South Dakotans 4 Health” believes it’s part of a… Read more »
House Fire Update
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – An update for you this morning on those two young girls, ages 7 and 5, who were severely injured in a house fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest in Watertown Wednesday morning. According to the Bruckner family fundraiser on GoFundMe.com, the girls remain hospitalized in the burn unit of a Twin… Read more »
Red Kettle Season
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – A kick off event was held Thursday afternoon to mark the start of this year’s Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign in Watertown. The kick off event was held inside the front entrance to Trav’s Outfitter. That was an appropriate location because store owner Travas Uthe (travis yoo-thee) was named the honorary… Read more »
NOAA believes El Nino will be a factor this winter
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for the winter of 2023-24 shows El Nino will be a primary factor in weather conditions. During Wednesday’s US Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River basin meeting in Pierre, Scott Doering (door-ing) with the National Weather Service said weather models show South Dakota having slightly above… Read more »
Central Park to host Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 16th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is hosting the Central Park Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 16 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. The Tree Lighting will occur at 6:00 pm. In addition to the tree lighting, there will be free hot chocolate, a photo booth and giveaway prizes. Special guests will… Read more »
5 finalists – 5 minutes – 1 night of big ideas
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Five finalists will have five minutes to sell their ideas, shark tank style, at Northern’s annual Idea Pitch competition on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The audience will weigh in on who walks away with cash prizes. The event is free and open to the public to attend. This year’s finalists include students… Read more »
Grants awarded to address challenges of absenteeism
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Four South Dakota school districts have been awarded Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Grants. These grants were awarded on a competitive basis to high-needs school districts. Mitchell, Spearfish, Leola, and Watertown school districts each received up to $500,000 to implement programs to support districts, students, and families with regular school attendance. Money from… Read more »
Sioux Falls taking part of survey to eliminate lead out of water supply system
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They want to get the lead out…out of the water supply system. Sioux Falls is taking part in a nationwide survey to identify lead water service lines. City environmental engineer Ted Lewis is asking for your help. You can find the survey at sdwaterpipes.com.