SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, News Media Corporation announce they are closing newspapers effective immediately to about 150 newspapers located in the following states: Arizona, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Newspapers impacted in South Dakota include the Huron Plainsman, Redfield Press, Brookings Register, and Moody County Enterprises based in Flandreau. Some media markets are looking… Read more »
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Standoff held on reservation in Roberts County Thursday
SISSETON, S.D. (KWAT)–An active shooter situation led to an hour-long standoff in Sisseton Thursday morning. Roberts County Sheriff Tyler Appel (apple) says a 911 call came in a little before 9:00 a.m. of someone shooting off rounds in a tribal housing neighborhood on the north edge of town. The sheriff’s office and tribal police immediately responded and… Read more »
Watertown’s new City Hall to have ribbon cutting on September 10th
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The City of Watertown invites the public to attend the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new City Hall on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. The event will include a program, followed by a ribbon cutting. Then guests are invited to walk through the main lobby, Council Chambers, and… Read more »
Enplanements in Watertown strong in July
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–It was a strong July for passenger enplanement numbers at Watertown Regional Airport. Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says total passenger boardings for the month were 1,599. Of that number, 1,011 people flew to Denver, and 588 to Chicago O’Hare. July was the last month of Denver Air Connection service in Watertown SkyWest Airlines… Read more »
Speed limit from Bath to Aberdeen now lowered to 55mph
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting this past Monday, the speed limit from Bath Corner to Aberdeen on US HWY 12 was lowered from 65 to 55mph. The request to make changes to the speed limit went to the South Dakota State Transportation Committee back on June 26th. Aberdeen Regional Transportation Engineer Matt Dorfschmidt submitted the following request:… Read more »
85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Daily Information
STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, to 6 a.m. August 6, 2025 Item Sturgis Rapid City Dist. Dist. Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 57 13 70 83 Misd. Drug Arrests 110 31 141 171 Felony Drug Arrests 52 9 61 101 Total… Read more »
Major construction of parking lot at airport to begin on August 13th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Transportation Director inform the citizens of Aberdeen about the upcoming project involving the parking lot at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. Krokel said this shouldn’t have an impact on flights coming to and from Aberdeen. Krokel encourage everyone to give yourself a little more time to get to the airport. Krokel discuss the… Read more »
Attorney General’s Office warn public about text scam involving ICAC
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns the public about a text scam involving the State’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). “These text messages are designed to create fear and confusion – don’t fall for it,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Legitimate law enforcement agencies will never demand payment or… Read more »
Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force coming to Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with property taxes(Property Tax Task Force) is coming to Aberdeen on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 12th & 13th. The itinerary planned for both days are the following: Tuesday, August 12th: 6:30pm Public Comment Wednesday, August 13th: 9:00am Meeting begins 9:15am Public Testimony 11:45am Recess for Lunch 1:15pm Workforce Sessions(School… Read more »
Severe weather rolls through northeast South Dakota Tuesday night
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Another night of severe weather rolled through northeast South Dakota on Tuesday night. Weatherology meteorologist Phil Jensco provide a recap of what was seen. Jensco talked about the hail and winds that went through the region. According to the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen 2.75″ hail was reported 10 miles south of… Read more »