ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen reminded both the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission about the ballot measures appearing this November. Here are the measures that will be on the ballot in November. Amendment E deals with updating references to officeholders and persons. Amendment F authorizes the state to impose work… Read more »
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Gettysburg School District ban smartphones from their schools
GETTYSBURG, S.D.(KCCR)- The Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day. Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago. Along with the backing… Read more »
Sturgis City Council passes Title 7
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday night, and after nearly three hours, passed first reading of their new Title 7 ordinance – a necessity since the formation of new city government. Council spent the time cleaning up some language in the ordinance, along with some additions and changes being… Read more »
Landowner express concerns about culverts in place in the Mansfield area
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission during their open forum on Tuesday heard from landowner Jared Bossly expressing concerns about culverts around the Mansfield area. Bossly believes when heavy rains or melting snow can lead to major flooding issues as part of the Warner Township. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton asked Bossly what is east… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council discuss conflict of interest regarding Councilwoman Langer doing business with Storybook Land
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed a potential conflict of interest between Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s business The Swag Shoppe and Storybook Land. The City Council adopted a comprehensive Conflicts Of Interest Policy in April of 2017 and updated its conflicts ordinance in October of 2019. The regulations define conflicts of… Read more »
Aberdeen City Council approve two members as alternates for the planning & zoning board
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the need for alternates for the Planning & Zoning Board. Community Development Planner Eric Miller explains why this was needed. Miller describes the benefits of placing former council member Jennifer Slaight-Hansen as an alternate. Miller also talks about having former City Manager Lynn Lander on… Read more »
South Dakota Veteran’s Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes
BRISTOL, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol’s heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man Second… Read more »
Update on tornado that hit eastern Hughes County on Sunday
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen is shedding some light on a funnel cloud that appeared over eastern Hughes County Sunday. Monday afternoon, photos posted on social media by a Sioux Falls TV station emerged that showed the funnel making contact with the ground, thus confirming a tornado. Meteorologist Renee Wise says there… Read more »
South Dakota resident discuss her new book
WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.” Kuhlman talks about her journey. Kuhlman talked about… Read more »
One person dead following UTV crash in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 16-year-old girl is dead, and a 30-year-old man is in criticial condition after a UTV accident Saturday night. The two were traveling on 487th Avenue South of 253rd Street when their UTV entered a ditch and rolled. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. No update yet on the… Read more »