WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At Monday night’s meeting during the open public forum, Rick Weiland, representing Dakotans for Health, presented arguments in favor of IM 28, a measure to repeal the state-level grocery tax. At the September 4, 2024, meeting, the Watertown City Council voted on approving a resolution to oppose the passing of Initiated Measure 28… Read more »
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Preview of Walk to End Alzheimer’s coming up on Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up this Saturday at the Strode Activities Center Athletic Field. Executive Director of the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association, Leslie Morrow provided a preview. Before doing that we got update on the latest developments dealing with the disease starting with a new drug that was recently approved by… Read more »
Alley closed beginning Wednesday, September 18th
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ALLEY CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt resurfacing: 3rd Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE between S. Main St. & S. Lincoln St. The alley is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Friday, September 20th or until… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council address 2025 budget
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council did their second reading for the 2025 city budget. There were no changes from the resolution that was discussed two weeks ago. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien was asked about a new position at the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil describe… Read more »
Aberdeen Development Corporation opposes IM28
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announced that they would be opposing IM28(Repeal of Consumption Tax). At Monday night’s city council meeting, the Aberdeen Development Corporation announced they also are opposing IM28. Executive Director Mike Bockorny talks about how vague the measure is. Bockorny discuss how they try to define the work… Read more »
Digital sign boards to appear on South Dakota interstates as early as 2025
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- If you travel South Dakota’s interstate system you will notice some new digital message boards next year. Christina Bennett with the South Dakota Department of Transportation says the state’s current system of information boards are getting old and beyond their useful life. South Dakota will replace all of the current board and add… Read more »
437 Project happening in South Dakota this week
SOUTH DAKOTA(KCCR)- The 3rd annual 437 Project begins Thursday on the South Dakota/Wyoming border. The 437 Project will lead 12 runners across South Dakota raising awareness and funds for the Helpline Center and 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Lexie Warejcka of Platte says she’s running to represent rural South Dakota. A brief stop on the… Read more »
Former owner of radio stations inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(KCCR)- A former owner of K-C-C-R and dozens of radio stations in South Dakota is now forever enshrined in the South Dakota Hall of Fame in Chamberlain, Dean Sorenson says he’s honored to be joining such a special group of South Dakotans. Even though his ownership is through Sorenson remains engaged with radio because… Read more »
Aberdeen Fire Rescue respond to home fire Sunday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Sunday at 7:20am, Aberdeen Fire Rescue dispatched to the 600 block of South Rock Street for reported smoke coming from a residence. Fire crews arrived and found moderate smoke conditions coming from a single-story home. Crews located and quickly extinguished fire that had spread from the walls into the attic area… Read more »
Recap of District 1 House Candidate Forum held Saturday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Candidates looking to representing District 1 held their candidate forum Saturday at the K.O.Lee Library. All the candidates are seeking their first term in the South Dakota Legislature. They are the following: Republicans Christopher Reder & Logan Manhart, Democrats Steven McCleerey(who looking to return to the legislature) & Mark Sumption, and Libertarians Tamara(Ta-Mar-A)… Read more »