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Fire hydrants testing happening in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »

Fire hydrants testing happening in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD schedules city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 2nd  between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD schedules city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Wednesday, July 2nd  between the hours of 8:45 PM and 1:00 AM. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a… Read more »

Senator Thune react following passage of the Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill out of the U.S. Senate, Senate Majority John thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to comment on it. Thune talks about the economic impact it could have on the country if signed. Thune thanked all that helped to get the… Read more »

Senator Thune react following passage of the Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill out of the U.S. Senate, Senate Majority John thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to comment on it. Thune talks about the economic impact it could have on the country if signed. Thune thanked all that helped to get the… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve lease agreement for Girl Scouts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discuss the Girl Scouts of South Dakota request for contract and lease for the campgrounds at the Richmond Lake Rec Area. John Taylor, attorney from Sioux Falls represented the Girl Scouts. Taylor discuss working with Deputy State’s Attorney Ross Aldentaler. Amy Hoiland, Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve lease agreement for Girl Scouts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discuss the Girl Scouts of South Dakota request for contract and lease for the campgrounds at the Richmond Lake Rec Area. John Taylor, attorney from Sioux Falls represented the Girl Scouts. Taylor discuss working with Deputy State’s Attorney Ross Aldentaler. Amy Hoiland, Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »

Lonna Carroll sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

Lonna Carroll sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

Avera made request to be included in next year’s Brown County Commission budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2026. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the request is for. Avera is asking for $25,000 to be a part of the upcoming budget as they did… Read more »

Avera made request to be included in next year’s Brown County Commission budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2026. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the request is for. Avera is asking for $25,000 to be a part of the upcoming budget as they did… Read more »

Move Over law in effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the new law applies to vehicles whether they are… Read more »

Move Over law in effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the new law applies to vehicles whether they are… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Friday, July 4th, City garbage and Dependable Sanitation recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Monday, July 7th.  Both Friday’s and Monday’s garbage will… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the 4th of July Holiday observance on Friday, July 4th, City garbage and Dependable Sanitation recycling pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Monday, July 7th.  Both Friday’s and Monday’s garbage will… Read more »

Optimal Performance wins 2nd Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Big Pitch Competition was held  Monday night in Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Hanigan announced the winner. Samantha Wipf is the owner of Optimal Performance and she described her motivation for starting the business. Wipf believe Aberdeen could use more one on one type sessions in… Read more »

Optimal Performance wins 2nd Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Big Pitch Competition was held  Monday night in Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Hanigan announced the winner. Samantha Wipf is the owner of Optimal Performance and she described her motivation for starting the business. Wipf believe Aberdeen could use more one on one type sessions in… Read more »