WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- During the recent Watertown City Council meeting, the Council approved a $10,000 contribution to Watertown Cares for 2024. This funding is intended to help the organization continue its mission of providing pathways out of homelessness. Watertown City Manager Amanda Mack presented to the Council. Councilman Dan Schutte, also on the board of Watertown… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The top election official in South Dakota says that as of mid-day, voting in the general election is going smoothly. Secretary of State Monae (mo-nay) Johnson says the pace has been “very steady.” She says her office has been handling a “high volume of questions on topics like voting locations and state election… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) WATER OFF:  Beginning at 3pm on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, the water will be off in the following area for an emergency water line repair: N. State St. from 10th Ave. NE to 12th Ave. NE The Public Works department suggests that residents in the affected area collect and store water for… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Both the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission took time during their meetings to honor veterans with proclamations. Mayor Travis Schaunaman:(1:11) Brown County Commissioner Drew Dennert:(2:34) As Mayor Schaunaman mention, in honor of Buddy Poppy Week, the Aberdeen VFW are offering poppies at Kessler’s & Runnings now through Monday for a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Makayla Oh(Ma-Kay-La Ah) was award the Life Saving Award by Brown County Emergency Management. Oh is a 911 operator. Director Scott Meints: Communication Director Kent Jones talks about what Makayla did. Jones please to say that the individual rescued was sent to a local hospital and is… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council discussed bid request for improvements to the water reclamation plant. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talked about the bid that was submitted. The bid was over $91.7 million from PKG Contracting from Fargo, N.D. Bobzien explains why the improvements are needed. Supervisor Amanda Fischer… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley urges citizens to support a peaceful transition of power after Tuesday’s Presidential Election. Attorney General Jackley is part of a bi-partisan group of 51 Attorneys General who are encouraging calm after the election. The peaceful transition of power is part the nation’s democratic system. “This election… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- A Watertown man died Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash 10 miles southwest of Watertown. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2012 Ford Escape was traveling west on 175th Street near 445th Avenue. The vehicle left the road, rolled and entered a slough, coming to rest on its roof in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department has release their snow removal plans for the upcoming fall/winter season. The City of Aberdeen has designated streets as “Emergency Snow Routes.”  Those streets and avenue are first priority for snow and ice removal due to high volume, high speed, commercial districts, and streets that serve… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The regional manufacturing economy ventured into positive territory in October…but not by much. Creighton University’s Mid-America Manufacturing Index advanced, even as manufacturing jobs declined. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says the sector has been stuck in neutral all year. With the overall economy cooling and inflation easing, Goss expects the Federal Reserve Board… Read more »