MITCHELL, S.D. (KMIT) – A man who beat a dog to death in Mitchell last year was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Tuesday, according to Mitchell Radio Group. 25-year-old Aaron Hacecky pleaded guilty to one count of Cruelty to an Animal last year. This is a Class 6 felony. He was also sentenced… Read more »
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South Dakota Senate table SB125(Study on Child Care)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — An attempt to fund a state study on child care died a sudden death on the Senate floor Tuesday. Just after presenting the reasons to fund the study by the sponsor, Republican Sen. Tim Reed from Brookings, Republican Sen. Jean Hunhoff from Yankton, the co-chair of the Joint Appropriations Committee, moved… Read more »
South Dakota Senate passes SB49(Funding for mens prison)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators voted to approve over a quarter of a billion dollars in state funds to plan and construct a new men’s prison Tuesday. On a 27 to 6 vote, the Senate approved SB49. It allocates $132 million in general funds and nearly $94 million in state reserves. It also allocates $10 million… Read more »
Governor Noem signs bills blocking Central Bank Digital Currency
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Kristi Noem signed two bills that block a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) from being utilized in South Dakota. “In South Dakota, we will always protect the economic Freedom of our people,” said Governor Noem. “I VETOED last year’s UCC bill because it limited economic Freedom and put… Read more »
Mayor Travis Schaunaman announce he will seek re-election
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced that he will be seeking a second term as the mayor of Aberdeen. Schaunaman discuss his most proud moment as mayor. Schaunaman talks about how he was able to handle the COVID-19 when the outbreak occured back in 2020. Schaunaman talks about his most disappointing moment which occured… Read more »
Mayor Schaunaman preview his “State of the City” address
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman appeared on KSDN’s Midday Report to preview his upcoming “State of the City” address he will be delivering on Thursday, March 7th. Mayor Schaunaman talks about some of the road work that will be done in 2024 starting with the project on South Kline Street. Schaunaman discuss some of… Read more »
House Local Govenment Committee pass SB199(County consolidations)
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — It’s been 41 years since two South Dakota counties combined. Longer than that, some politicians and academics have thought more counties should merge. Tuesday, the House Local Government Committee passed SB199 on a 13 to 0 vote to facilitate possible county consolidations. The bill clarifies the consolidation process and allows county commissions and citizens… Read more »
Update on car windows being shot in Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We are excited to share some updated information regarding the intentional damage and suspected gunshots that were reported to us over the weekend. Yesterday, our officers and investigators were able to identify the three juveniles involved with the windows that were shot out and the egging. Charges will be pursued against all… Read more »
Brown County Commission looking to update their website
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission received an update from Joe Adam, IT Support Specialist as they are looking to update their website. Adam talks about the process. Adam explains that one of the last steps in ensuring all departments are included in the updated website. The Departments will be holding a meeting… Read more »
February License Plate Decals due Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of February is due on Thursday, February 29th. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letters for the month.