News Category: The Reason 94.5 News

AAA preview travel over 4th of July weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Triple A South Dakota is expecting Independence Day travel to be as robust as ever. Shawn Steward with Triple A Pubic Affairs says if driving, it should cost you less to get to where you’re going. Triple A is also expecting to meet a few people whose vehicles didn’t go the distance. Tires… Read more »

AAA preview travel over 4th of July weekend

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Triple A South Dakota is expecting Independence Day travel to be as robust as ever. Shawn Steward with Triple A Pubic Affairs says if driving, it should cost you less to get to where you’re going. Triple A is also expecting to meet a few people whose vehicles didn’t go the distance. Tires… Read more »

Independence Day activities scheduled for weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday is Independence Day and a number of activities have been scheduled for the Aberdeen region to celebrate the holiday. Wylie Park 4th of July Celebration schedule: 7pm- Storybook Land Theatre to perform “Little Red Riding Boots and Cooter Coyote: Master of Disguise” at the castle(weather permitting). Aberdeen Municipal Band Concert scheduled for… Read more »

Independence Day activities scheduled for weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Friday is Independence Day and a number of activities have been scheduled for the Aberdeen region to celebrate the holiday. Wylie Park 4th of July Celebration schedule: 7pm- Storybook Land Theatre to perform “Little Red Riding Boots and Cooter Coyote: Master of Disguise” at the castle(weather permitting). Aberdeen Municipal Band Concert scheduled for… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley discusses law enforcement partnerships with FBI Director Kash Patel

PIERRE, S.D. –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley discussed federal and state law enforcement partnerships last week with FBI Director Kash Patel. “My meeting with Director Patel focused on strengthening South Dakota’s federal and state partnerships throughout the state, including Indian Country,” said Attorney General Jackley. “As a former U.S. Attorney and now Attorney General,… Read more »

Attorney General Jackley discusses law enforcement partnerships with FBI Director Kash Patel

PIERRE, S.D. –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley discussed federal and state law enforcement partnerships last week with FBI Director Kash Patel. “My meeting with Director Patel focused on strengthening South Dakota’s federal and state partnerships throughout the state, including Indian Country,” said Attorney General Jackley. “As a former U.S. Attorney and now Attorney General,… Read more »

FCC Chairman launch Build American Agenda in Sioux Falls Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is setting his sites high on the future of technology and broadcasting. Brenden Carr is in Sioux Falls to launch his Build America Agenda…an ambitious plan to connect the entire nation to the latest technology to deliver high speed internet. He says it’s part of… Read more »

FCC Chairman launch Build American Agenda in Sioux Falls Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is setting his sites high on the future of technology and broadcasting. Brenden Carr is in Sioux Falls to launch his Build America Agenda…an ambitious plan to connect the entire nation to the latest technology to deliver high speed internet. He says it’s part of… Read more »

Enplanements for June at Watertown Regional Airport

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown Regional Airport turned in its busiest month so far this year in June. Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says a total of 1,388 passengers flew out last month on Denver Air Connection flights. The breakdown was 791 passengers to Denver, and 597 to Chicago O’Hare. The June numbers are a 10.5 percent increase… Read more »

Enplanements for June at Watertown Regional Airport

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown Regional Airport turned in its busiest month so far this year in June. Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says a total of 1,388 passengers flew out last month on Denver Air Connection flights. The breakdown was 791 passengers to Denver, and 597 to Chicago O’Hare. The June numbers are a 10.5 percent increase… Read more »

NorthWestern Energy Rate Hike Approved for New Power Projects

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Network) Electric bills are going up for NorthWestern Energy customers in South Dakota. The state’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a small monthly rate hike to help pay for two new gas power plants in Aberdeen. It’s also going toward research into possible future nuclear energy. The average residential customer will… Read more »

NorthWestern Energy Rate Hike Approved for New Power Projects

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Network) Electric bills are going up for NorthWestern Energy customers in South Dakota. The state’s Public Utilities Commission has approved a small monthly rate hike to help pay for two new gas power plants in Aberdeen. It’s also going toward research into possible future nuclear energy. The average residential customer will… Read more »

Congressman Johnson talk about his run for Governor in 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will be running for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.  On Wednesday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his campaign. Johnson talks about why now was the right time to announce his candidacy. Johnson was asked about wanting to wait to see… Read more »

Congressman Johnson talk about his run for Governor in 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will be running for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.  On Wednesday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his campaign. Johnson talks about why now was the right time to announce his candidacy. Johnson was asked about wanting to wait to see… Read more »

Senator Thune accepting applications for fall interns

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend Senate… Read more »

Senator Thune accepting applications for fall interns

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend Senate… Read more »

H.U.G.S. Aberdeen discusses suicide loss

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- H.U.G.S. chapter in Aberdeen appeared at the HubCityRadio stations to address the impact suicide has the lives of those impacted. Gayla Martens with H.U.G.S. talks about what the acronym stands for. Heather Hedges with Conklin Clinics talks about their mission. Martens talks about the meetings they hold each month at Conklin Clinics. Martens… Read more »

H.U.G.S. Aberdeen discusses suicide loss

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- H.U.G.S. chapter in Aberdeen appeared at the HubCityRadio stations to address the impact suicide has the lives of those impacted. Gayla Martens with H.U.G.S. talks about what the acronym stands for. Heather Hedges with Conklin Clinics talks about their mission. Martens talks about the meetings they hold each month at Conklin Clinics. Martens… Read more »

Fire hydrants testing happening in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »

Fire hydrants testing happening in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »