FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 66 year old man from Fort Pierre was sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with one year suspended, during a court hearing this week at the Stanley County Courthouse in Fort Pierre. Stanley County State’s Attorney Tom Maher says the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor charge against… Read more »
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South Dakotan’s recognized with 2024 Governor’s Award
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Women from Fort Pierre and Onida are two of the people or employers in South Dakota being recognized for their contributions toward ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment. Eric Weiss (why-sss) is the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services for the state Department of Human Services. He says they… Read more »
Abortion case pushed to December
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The next hearing for the case against Amendment G, the abortion rights ballot measure, has been pushed to December, with no trial date in sight. “… This matter will not be completed before the election,” Judge John Pekas said in an email to both the plaintiff, Life Defense Fund, and… Read more »
Aberdeen Exchange Club awards the youth of Aberdeen
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Exchange Club held their meeting Monday. District 3 Senator-elect Carl Perry, whose also a member of the club inform the Brown County Commission about awards given to the young people of Aberdeen.(1:22)
Brown County Commission heard request on funding for Brown County Treatment Association
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard request for funding from the Brown County Treatment Association. President Justin Scott talks about what the treatment court is about. Scott explains what the association will use the funding for. Scott talks about what the association is requesting. Scott discuss where the money is coming from… Read more »
Brown County Landfill looking to increase fees
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Landfill Manager Mike Scott discuss increasing the solid waste fees. Scott explains why the increase is needed. Scott compares rates to those elsewhere in South Dakota. Brown County Commission approved the request.
Aberdeen City Council discuss resolution addressing IM28
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council at Monday night’s meeting discuss a resolution informing the public about the potential impact IM28(repeal of consumption tax) could have on the city of Aberdeen. The council officially made no official stance regarding support or opposition to the measure. During the open forum, Julie Johnson who is opposed to… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council receive report from Convention & Visitors Bureau for the first half of 2024
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday heard a report on tourism in the city from the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau for the first half of 2024. Executive Director Casey Weismantel talks about the mission. Weismantel discuss the ways they tried to promote the city. Weismantel talks about social media where Facebook continues… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council receive 2023 audit
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council received audit on the 2023 budget. The audit was performed by Cameron Zent of the Eide Bailly group. Zent talked about the financil statements which were similar to 2022. Zent acknowledge two items that needed adjusting. Zent compared the general fund for 2023 compared to the year before. Zent… Read more »
Lincoln Elementary named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Lincoln Elementary has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School—one of only 356 schools across the country to receive this distinction. The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools today. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make… Read more »