ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Tuesday will be the start of the 100th session of the South Dakota Legislature. Members of District 1(Senator Michael Rohl, Representative-Elects Christopher Reder & Logan Manhart). About month and a half ago, there was concerns about the health status of Christopher Reder leading to this session. Reder clarifies that he… Read more »
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Watertown Development Company appoints Angie Yahne as New Director
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown Development Company (WDC) has announced the appointment of Angie Yahne as the new Director of Economic Development Project Management, effective January 7, 2025. Angie Yahne joined WDC in January 2024 as an Executive Assistant and quickly demonstrated her leadership skills. She was promoted to Economic Development Project Manager in October 2024… Read more »
Watertown Airport receive bids for Essential Air Service
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On Monday, January 6, 2025, the City of Watertown received proposals for the Essential Air Service (EAS) program, which provides commercial airline service to Watertown. The program is heavily subsidized by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and requires periodic rebidding to ensure the best use of government funds. Assistant City Manager/Public Works… Read more »
Aberdeen Senior Center Fundraising Bingo on Monday
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Open to the PUBLIC, Bring a friend! 18 regular games of BINGO — 2 BLACKOUT games .25¢ for regular BINGO — .50¢ for BLACKOUTLIMIT 4 cards per game. Prizes include various gift cards. $50 Blackout Winner! Date: Jan 13 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Aberdeen Senior Center 1303… Read more »
Comedy with Skyler Bolks hosted by Joey Stibral on Saturday night
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) It’s another night of comedy with SKYLER BOLKS hosted by JOEY STIBRAL at Hub City Station: THE place for live comedy in Aberdeen! January 11, 8pm, doors open at 7:15, $10 at the door. Hub City Station has no age restriction but be aware some acts may contain adult content. Beer… Read more »
Mina Lake Meat Raffle & Chili Feed on Saturday
MINA, S.D. (Press Release) Thousands of dollars of beef, pork, poultry, seafood and prizes will be raffled! Free Chili at 6pm. Raffle starts at 6:30pm. FREE Admission. Date: Jan 11 2025 Time: 6:00pm Chili, 6:30pm Raffle 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: The Crossing Bar 802 Nesbitt Drive, Mina, S.D. Organizer: Mina Lake Celebrations Phone:… Read more »
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report Missouri River runoff for 2024
OMAHA, N.E.(DRGNews)- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Missouri River basin runoff above Sioux City, Iowa, was 91% of average (23.3 million acre-feet) last year. National Weather Service Hydrologist Kevin Low (cow) says dry conditions continue to affect the upper basin. The 2025 runoff forecast is based on below-average plains and mountain snowpack, drier… Read more »
Congressman Johnson introduces bill to repurchase Panama Canal
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), a member of the Select Committee on China and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, which would authorize the purchase of the Panama Canal. President Donald Trump has stated his interest in bringing the canal back under American… Read more »
Report on fatalities on South Dakota highways in 2024
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Preliminary numbers show there was one more fatality on South Dakota’s roadways in 2024 than there was in 2023. The unofficial totals from the state Department of Public Safety are 141 fatalities in 2024; 140 in 2023; 137 in 2022; 148 in 2021; and 141 inn 2020. The DPS Office of Highway Safety… Read more »
South Dakota Bankers Association oppose removing medical debt from consumer credit reports
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- On the surface, removing medical debt from consumer credit reports may sound like a good idea. But, it could create problems in the Banking industry according to South Dakota bankers association President Karl Adam. He says the rule, coming from the outgoing Biden Administsration, would cover up important borrower information as bankers make… Read more »