WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–When the Watertown City Council gives final approval to the 2024 city budget in the next few weeks, there could be money in it for a new position being recommended by City Manager Amanda Mack. That position would be a public information officer for Watertown. Mack explains. The public information officer–or P.I.O.–would ensure there’s… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Noem will give her annual budget address in three weeks. When she does, she’s expected to have some ideas on how to spend the rest of the state’s COVID Relief money from the federal government. State Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger says of the nearly One-billion dollars offered, there’s about 105-million… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A conflict of interest case that caused a legislator(Jessica Castleberry) to resign this year may be more common than anyone realized. Governor Noem asked the Court for an advisory ruling on what constitutes a conflict of interest. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says the Court’s final ruling could send very significant shockwaves… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioner received suggestions on the future of the Brown County Fair. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about a new event to attract more interest on coming out Sunday at the fair. Commissioners agreed to this suggestion. Kippley also update the commission on the potential for a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, November 15th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South Main St. from 2nd Ave. to 1st Ave. The road will remain closed until 5 pm Friday, November 17th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Senior Center is doing a fundraising drive in association with Allevity Entertainment. Aberdeen Senior Center Director Jackie Whitlock talks about what the fundraiser is for.h Whitlock talks about working with Allevity Entertainment. Whitlock discuss how long this fundraiser will last. The passes has to be picked up at the Senior… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Watertown will have one fewer elementary school beginning next fall. At Monday night’s Watertown School Board meeting, the board voted to close Roosevelt Elementary at the end of the current academic year. The school board has been studying the issue for months, as enrollment levels among elementary age students in the… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – New information on last week’s house fire in Watertown that left two children in a Twin Cities burn hospital with second-degree burns. Watertown Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Scott Jongbloed (jung-blood) said, “the fire is deemed accidental, and the ignition source is undetermined.” The fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest was reported just after midnight… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hardee’s fast food restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 81 in Watertown has closed. A sign posted on the establishment’s door Monday morning read, “This location has closed. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and Guests.” A U-Haul truck was parked next to the building, and workers… Read more »