PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- There are seven ballot measures on South Dakota’s Nov. 5, 2024, general election ballot. One of them is Initiated Measure 28. Supporters of IM28 say it would eliminate the state’s 4.2% portion of the sales tax charged on most things sold for human consumption, but municipalities’ tax stream wouldn’t be affected. Opponents of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Arts Council is starting their next membership drive. Executive Director Jason Hill provide background on the council. Hill discuss some of the causes the council is working on. Hill discuss the cost for membership. You can learn more about the council or wish to become a member, you can visit… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook 2024-2025 & Winter Preparedness: Winter Outlook 2024-2025 (December-January-February) This year, a slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter. This may favor cooler than normal temperatures for portions of the Northern Plains. Temperature Warmer-than-average temperatures are favored from the southern tier of the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Temperatures outside are cooling down, which means heating systems are being turned on across the region. Pierre Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ian (eye-un) Paul says being proactive about home heating safety can save lives and one way to be proactive is by checking all of your smoke detectors. Paul also advises people to… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met for their final October meeting Monday night, just hours after Mayor Angela Wilkerson tendered her resignation. Wilkerson, who served as Mayor of Sturgis for just over seven months, said in her letter that she resigned due to the “relentless undermining and attacks” on her. In her letter,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature heard from the Department of Revenue this week on what actions its taken in the Motor Vehicle Division following investigations by the South Dakota Attorney Generals Office. That’s Revenue Department Secretary Michael Houdyshell.  After a nearly hour-long executive session. Senator David Wheeler… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator-elect for District 3 Carl Perry whose also a member of The Aberdeen Exchange Club announced the Young Citizenship Award at the Brown County Commission meeting Tuesday. The Exchange Club rewards this on a monthly basis.

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) —Since South Dakota began participating in National Prescription Take-Back Day in 2016, over 95,000 pounds of unused medication has been collected through participating law enforcement locations and the Department of Social Services’ Safe Disposal Program. South Dakota’s bi-annual effort is a partnership with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy. South Dakotans will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday addressed RFP for Indigent Counsel. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel explains the purpose of the counsel. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about a pending deadline for applications to this counsel. No offer means no action was taken by the Commissioners.