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Roads closed Tuesday to replace manhole

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic to replace a sanitary sewer manhole at the intersection of 12th Ave. NE & N. Lincoln St.: 12th Ave. NE from N. Main St. to N. Washington St. And Lincoln St. from 11th Ave.… Read more »

Roads closed Tuesday to replace manhole

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 the following roads will be closed to thru traffic to replace a sanitary sewer manhole at the intersection of 12th Ave. NE & N. Lincoln St.: 12th Ave. NE from N. Main St. to N. Washington St. And Lincoln St. from 11th Ave.… Read more »

Police arrest rape suspect following standoff at RC motel

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team arrested a man charged with numerous crimes following a standoff at a motel in Rapid City. The RCPD responded to the motel for a reported sighting of 52-year-old James Lewis Norris Jr. at the Super… Read more »

Police arrest rape suspect following standoff at RC motel

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team arrested a man charged with numerous crimes following a standoff at a motel in Rapid City. The RCPD responded to the motel for a reported sighting of 52-year-old James Lewis Norris Jr. at the Super… Read more »

One person dead following crash near Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Watertown that left a 53-year-old man dead on Saturday night. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 8:15 p.m., the driver of a 2016 Chrysler 300S was traveling West on 164th Street near 450th Avenue, about 7 miles northwest of Watertown.… Read more »

One person dead following crash near Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash near Watertown that left a 53-year-old man dead on Saturday night. According to the Department of Public Safety, around 8:15 p.m., the driver of a 2016 Chrysler 300S was traveling West on 164th Street near 450th Avenue, about 7 miles northwest of Watertown.… Read more »

Watertown Airport looking for new manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After less than two years on the job, Rob Cyrus is out as manager of Watertown Regional Airport. A source tells KWAT News that his employment with the city was terminated on Friday. His hiring was announced in June 2022. He was a veteran of 24 years in the Air Force and had also… Read more »

Watertown Airport looking for new manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After less than two years on the job, Rob Cyrus is out as manager of Watertown Regional Airport. A source tells KWAT News that his employment with the city was terminated on Friday. His hiring was announced in June 2022. He was a veteran of 24 years in the Air Force and had also… Read more »

Tumbleweed Market now open in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) A new boutique, Tumbleweed Market is now open and ready for business in the Hub City. The owner of the store, Ellen Sarkinen, gives an introduction on herself and the business. Ellen shares her inspiration for the store and the importance of boutiques in a small city like Aberdeen. Ellen… Read more »

Tumbleweed Market now open in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) A new boutique, Tumbleweed Market is now open and ready for business in the Hub City. The owner of the store, Ellen Sarkinen, gives an introduction on herself and the business. Ellen shares her inspiration for the store and the importance of boutiques in a small city like Aberdeen. Ellen… Read more »

State Senator Michael Rohl look back at this year’s session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 99th South Dakota Legislature is in the books for 2024.  District 1 Senator Michael Rohl took time to look back on the session. Senator Rohl reflect back on the session as a whole. Senator Rohl had twelve bill he was a prime sponsor of in the Senate that was signed by the… Read more »

State Senator Michael Rohl look back at this year’s session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 99th South Dakota Legislature is in the books for 2024.  District 1 Senator Michael Rohl took time to look back on the session. Senator Rohl reflect back on the session as a whole. Senator Rohl had twelve bill he was a prime sponsor of in the Senate that was signed by the… Read more »

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service will be doing Severe Weather Preparedness Week beginning Monday in South Dakota & Minnesota. NWS Meteorologist Kelly Serr(Sire) provides tips to handle weather that will take place during the spring & summer months. Serr talks about the difference between the Watch & a Warning. Serr talks about what to… Read more »

Severe Weather Preparedness Week begins Monday

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ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The National Weather Service will be doing Severe Weather Preparedness Week beginning Monday in South Dakota & Minnesota. NWS Meteorologist Kelly Serr(Sire) provides tips to handle weather that will take place during the spring & summer months. Serr talks about the difference between the Watch & a Warning. Serr talks about what to… Read more »

Board of Regents approve master’s degree in AI at Dakota State

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Regents also approved a new master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at Dakota State University, starting this fall. The new degree will be the only one of its kind in the state, and one of just a few in the region. Dr. Rebecca Hoey (HOY), Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student… Read more »

Board of Regents approve master’s degree in AI at Dakota State

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Regents also approved a new master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at Dakota State University, starting this fall. The new degree will be the only one of its kind in the state, and one of just a few in the region. Dr. Rebecca Hoey (HOY), Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student… Read more »

Spring Sump Pump Discharge

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is reminding business and homeowners that as of April 5, 2024, ground water from sump pumps or any standing water is not allowed to be discharged into the city sanitary sewer system.  It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your… Read more »

Spring Sump Pump Discharge

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is reminding business and homeowners that as of April 5, 2024, ground water from sump pumps or any standing water is not allowed to be discharged into the city sanitary sewer system.  It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your… Read more »

Access to abortion pills for South Dakotans could hinge on Supreme Court case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case involving medication abortion that could change the way some South Dakota women access abortion services by crossing the border into neighboring states. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about it go to www.sdnewswatch.org.

Access to abortion pills for South Dakotans could hinge on Supreme Court case

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case involving medication abortion that could change the way some South Dakota women access abortion services by crossing the border into neighboring states. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about it go to www.sdnewswatch.org.