SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A conflict of interest case that caused a legislator(Jessica Castleberry) to resign this year may be more common than anyone realized. Governor Noem asked the Court for an advisory ruling on what constitutes a conflict of interest. House Majority Leader Will Mortenson says the Court’s final ruling could send very significant shockwaves… Read more »
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Brown County Commission receive update on the future of the Brown County Fair
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioner received suggestions on the future of the Brown County Fair. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about a new event to attract more interest on coming out Sunday at the fair. Commissioners agreed to this suggestion. Kippley also update the commission on the potential for a… Read more »
South Main Street from 1st to 2nd Ave closed Wednesday for utility work
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, November 15th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: South Main St. from 2nd Ave. to 1st Ave. The road will remain closed until 5 pm Friday, November 17th. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.
Aberdeen Area Senior Center raising funds to help expand their location
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Senior Center is doing a fundraising drive in association with Allevity Entertainment. Aberdeen Senior Center Director Jackie Whitlock talks about what the fundraiser is for.h Whitlock talks about working with Allevity Entertainment. Whitlock discuss how long this fundraiser will last. The passes has to be picked up at the Senior… Read more »
Watertown Elementary School Closing
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – Watertown will have one fewer elementary school beginning next fall. At Monday night’s Watertown School Board meeting, the board voted to close Roosevelt Elementary at the end of the current academic year. The school board has been studying the issue for months, as enrollment levels among elementary age students in the… Read more »
Watertown House Fire Update
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) – New information on last week’s house fire in Watertown that left two children in a Twin Cities burn hospital with second-degree burns. Watertown Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Scott Jongbloed (jung-blood) said, “the fire is deemed accidental, and the ignition source is undetermined.” The fire at 525 3rd Street Southwest was reported just after midnight… Read more »
Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Yelduz Shrine’s 2nd Annual FEZtival of Trees is taking place this week, November 13th-18th, at the shrine center located at 802 South Main Street in Aberdeen, S.D. During this event, the shrine center is filled with uniquely decorated trees, and people have a chance to win their favorite… Read more »
Hardee’s in Watertown latest to close in South Dakota
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Hardee’s fast food restaurant at the intersection of U.S. Highways 212 and 81 in Watertown has closed. A sign posted on the establishment’s door Monday morning read, “This location has closed. Thank you to all of our loyal patrons and Guests.” A U-Haul truck was parked next to the building, and workers… Read more »
Weekend shooting reported near Red Owl
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Meade County Sheriff’s Office says they are investigating a weekend shooting involving a hunter. Sheriff Pat West says at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Meade County Sheriff’s Office Responded to an area north of Red Owl, SD, for a report of a hunter who had been shot. Deputies arrived and… Read more »
Monday marks ten year anniversary of Rachel Cyriacks disappearance
PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- It was ten years ago Monday when a Woonsocket woman went missing, and she has yet to be found. Rachel Cyriacks (Seer-icks) was last known to be traveling to Huron when she disappeared on November 13th, 2013. Her husband, Brad, told investigators that she picked him up in the Huron area. Rachel has… Read more »