News Category: The Reason 94.5 News

County Road 19 Railroad Tracks closed Thursday for railroad crossing repair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Thursday, May 1st, 2025, BNSF will have the following section of road closed to thru traffic for railroad crossing repair: County Road 19 Railroad Tracks Only (These are the tracks south of 3M and north of Menards) The section of the road is scheduled to remain closed until… Read more »

County Road 19 Railroad Tracks closed Thursday for railroad crossing repair

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Thursday, May 1st, 2025, BNSF will have the following section of road closed to thru traffic for railroad crossing repair: County Road 19 Railroad Tracks Only (These are the tracks south of 3M and north of Menards) The section of the road is scheduled to remain closed until… Read more »

Federal officials and state leaders support Maude family at DC press conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States government announced Tuesday that criminal charges against South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude had been dropped. In March 2024, the Maudes were notified that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service had received a complaint claiming a fence between their property and the adjacent Buffalo Gap National Grasslands blocked… Read more »

Federal officials and state leaders support Maude family at DC press conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States government announced Tuesday that criminal charges against South Dakota ranchers Charles and Heather Maude had been dropped. In March 2024, the Maudes were notified that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service had received a complaint claiming a fence between their property and the adjacent Buffalo Gap National Grasslands blocked… Read more »

Brian Bengs declare candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

HOT SPRINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bengs officially declared his candidacy as an Independent in the 2026 election for South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat. A husband, father, dual service military veteran, attorney, former criminal justice professor at Northern State University, and recent Wind Cave National Park Ranger, Bengs pledges to… Read more »

Brian Bengs declare candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

HOT SPRINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bengs officially declared his candidacy as an Independent in the 2026 election for South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat. A husband, father, dual service military veteran, attorney, former criminal justice professor at Northern State University, and recent Wind Cave National Park Ranger, Bengs pledges to… Read more »

Enterprise St from Maloney to Capital Ave NE closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, B&B Contracting will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: Enterprise St. From Maloney Ave NE to Capital Ave NE The road is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 8pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

Enterprise St from Maloney to Capital Ave NE closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, B&B Contracting will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: Enterprise St. From Maloney Ave NE to Capital Ave NE The road is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 8pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

Origin of Brule’

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »

Origin of Brule’

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »

Watertown Municipal Utilities see increase in budget bill

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Municipal Utilities has reported an increase in the average budget bill for its customers. During Monday’s board meeting, Director of Administration Adam Karst disclosed that the average budget bill customers are seeing an increase. Which is approximately $28 higher than last year’s average. Watertown Municipal Utilities sends out budget bill letters in… Read more »

Watertown Municipal Utilities see increase in budget bill

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Municipal Utilities has reported an increase in the average budget bill for its customers. During Monday’s board meeting, Director of Administration Adam Karst disclosed that the average budget bill customers are seeing an increase. Which is approximately $28 higher than last year’s average. Watertown Municipal Utilities sends out budget bill letters in… Read more »

Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day

OMAHA, N.E.(KCCR)- The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is recognized Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday with partners in the public health, law enforcement and community organization arenas.   Emily Murray with the D-E-A’s Omaha office says they’re partnering to save lives. Murray says two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control reported over 105-thousand deaths from synthetic opioids… Read more »

Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day

OMAHA, N.E.(KCCR)- The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is recognized Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday with partners in the public health, law enforcement and community organization arenas.   Emily Murray with the D-E-A’s Omaha office says they’re partnering to save lives. Murray says two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control reported over 105-thousand deaths from synthetic opioids… Read more »

Senator Rounds attend Pope Francis funeral

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of five America Senators who attended funeral services last weekend for Pope Francis.  Rounds says he was asked Thursday if he could flyout Friday. Rounds says it was a quick trip over a long distance. Rounds says he was astounded by the reverence everyone had for… Read more »

Senator Rounds attend Pope Francis funeral

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of five America Senators who attended funeral services last weekend for Pope Francis.  Rounds says he was asked Thursday if he could flyout Friday. Rounds says it was a quick trip over a long distance. Rounds says he was astounded by the reverence everyone had for… Read more »

K.O.Lee hosting a kids event Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The K.O.Lee public library will be celebrating El Día del Niño, a special day dedicated to children and families. This event brings together the Aberdeen community to honor the Hispanic tradition of Children’s Day in a fun and welcoming space. There will be stories, games for all ages, snacks, and more. Come… Read more »

K.O.Lee hosting a kids event Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The K.O.Lee public library will be celebrating El Día del Niño, a special day dedicated to children and families. This event brings together the Aberdeen community to honor the Hispanic tradition of Children’s Day in a fun and welcoming space. There will be stories, games for all ages, snacks, and more. Come… Read more »

Arby’s to help with the homeless today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Aberdeen Homeless Coaltion made a presentation to the Brown County Commission. Kathy Zerr talks about what the coalition does. Today Arby’s in Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser to help with homeless.  Senator Carl Perry:  

Arby’s to help with the homeless today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Aberdeen Homeless Coaltion made a presentation to the Brown County Commission. Kathy Zerr talks about what the coalition does. Today Arby’s in Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser to help with homeless.  Senator Carl Perry: