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2nd annual Celebration in the Park at Groton coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Groton Lions Club is hosting their second annual Celebration at the Park at the Groton City Park on Saturday. Suzie Easthouse with the Groton Lions Club talks about how this event came about. Easthouse talks about what the Groton Lions Club does for the community. Easthouse talks about this event is good… Read more »

2nd annual Celebration in the Park at Groton coming up Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Groton Lions Club is hosting their second annual Celebration at the Park at the Groton City Park on Saturday. Suzie Easthouse with the Groton Lions Club talks about how this event came about. Easthouse talks about what the Groton Lions Club does for the community. Easthouse talks about this event is good… Read more »

U.S. Senate Committee address grain trade on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s about creating a transparent, trustworthy trade system. That’s the message delivered to Washington by Huron area soybean farmer Brandon Wipf. Senator John Thune asked Wipf to testify on the importance of the Federal Grain Inspection Service in international grain trade. Wipf says it’s all about developing trust. Wipf is also South Dakota’s… Read more »

U.S. Senate Committee address grain trade on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- It’s about creating a transparent, trustworthy trade system. That’s the message delivered to Washington by Huron area soybean farmer Brandon Wipf. Senator John Thune asked Wipf to testify on the importance of the Federal Grain Inspection Service in international grain trade. Wipf says it’s all about developing trust. Wipf is also South Dakota’s… Read more »

SDPB look to uncertain future

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up to 20 staff members, and potentially, programming cuts. And it’s putting pressure on lawmakers at the state level… Read more »

SDPB look to uncertain future

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a somewhat uncertain future due to federal funding cuts. In South Dakota’s case, it’s a funding cut to the tune of $2.2 million that could mean layoffs for up to 20 staff members, and potentially, programming cuts. And it’s putting pressure on lawmakers at the state level… Read more »

Lifeserve schedule blood drives in August in the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation.  Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62% are eligible to donate, but only 3% donate blood each year. Often, people assume… Read more »

Lifeserve schedule blood drives in August in the region

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Community blood centers, like LifeServe Blood Center, collect approximately 60% of the nation’s blood supply. Annually, it takes thousands of generous volunteer donors to support local hospital patients through blood donation.  Unfortunately, of the total U.S. population, 62% are eligible to donate, but only 3% donate blood each year. Often, people assume… Read more »

Codington County Sheriff’s Office host 1st ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first-ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy, a new initiative designed to introduce local youth to the diverse career paths available within law enforcement. This inaugural three-day program was conducted in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, leveraging their strong connection with local youth to… Read more »

Codington County Sheriff’s Office host 1st ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Codington County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its first-ever Youth Sheriff’s Academy, a new initiative designed to introduce local youth to the diverse career paths available within law enforcement. This inaugural three-day program was conducted in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown, leveraging their strong connection with local youth to… Read more »

More vendors planned for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A sure sign this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be bigger than last year – the number of vendor licenses issued in town is already up 266 over 2024. Sturgis Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto told the Council Monday night about the increases. Bertolotto says overall, they are at 494 licenses, compared to… Read more »

More vendors planned for this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – A sure sign this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will be bigger than last year – the number of vendor licenses issued in town is already up 266 over 2024. Sturgis Finance Officer Ann Bertolotto told the Council Monday night about the increases. Bertolotto says overall, they are at 494 licenses, compared to… Read more »

Grand Marshall for 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally announced

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This year’s Grand Marshal for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Gloria Tramontin(Tra-Mahn-Tin) Struck. A 2011 inductee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Hall of Fame, Tramontin Struck said she was truly honored to be named Grand Marshal. Sturgis Public Information Officer Deb Holland says she looks forward to be a being a… Read more »

Grand Marshall for 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally announced

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – This year’s Grand Marshal for the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is Gloria Tramontin(Tra-Mahn-Tin) Struck. A 2011 inductee to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Hall of Fame, Tramontin Struck said she was truly honored to be named Grand Marshal. Sturgis Public Information Officer Deb Holland says she looks forward to be a being a… Read more »

Aberdeen Community Theatre to perform “Life, Death, and Pursuit of Comedy”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up beginning on Wednesday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre, the Aberdeen Community Theatre will be performing Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Comedy. Managing Director Brian Schultz provides a preview. Schultz points out that it is for all ages, however children may need their parents present to understand the plays. Schultz… Read more »

Aberdeen Community Theatre to perform “Life, Death, and Pursuit of Comedy”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up beginning on Wednesday through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre, the Aberdeen Community Theatre will be performing Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Comedy. Managing Director Brian Schultz provides a preview. Schultz points out that it is for all ages, however children may need their parents present to understand the plays. Schultz… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board approve first reading FY2026 budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday discuss the budget for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. School Finance Officer Michaela Rogers looked back to last year’s budget. Rogers talks about the projected budget for the next school year. Rogers break down the estimated revenue for the upcoming year. Rogers broke down by percentage where… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board approve first reading FY2026 budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board on Monday discuss the budget for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. School Finance Officer Michaela Rogers looked back to last year’s budget. Rogers talks about the projected budget for the next school year. Rogers break down the estimated revenue for the upcoming year. Rogers broke down by percentage where… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on gates near the James River

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers addressed gate a mile east of Tacoma Park near the James River. Rogers note that this is not an alarming issue for now. Also during the meeting, the Brown County Commission approve the FY2026 Provisional Budget. They also set a hearing… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive update on gates near the James River

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers addressed gate a mile east of Tacoma Park near the James River. Rogers note that this is not an alarming issue for now. Also during the meeting, the Brown County Commission approve the FY2026 Provisional Budget. They also set a hearing… Read more »