ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8 am Monday, June 17, 2024, the following lane will be closed to thru traffic for building demolition: West Lane of S. Main St. between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. The lane is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5 pm Monday, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take… Read more »
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Flag Day celebrated at Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A simple social media post the day before brought dozens to the south staircase of the South Dakota State Capitol Friday to celebrate Flag Day with a simple, single photo of the American Flag. Hughes County Sheriff Patrick Callahan applied for and was granted a permit to hold the gathering. The photo was… Read more »
Attorney General Jackley: Abortions still illegal, despite latest SCOTUS ruling
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – South Dakota’s Attorney General is reminding everyone that abortion is still illegal in the state, despite a recent federal Supreme Court ruling. On Thursday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided to uphold access to the abortion pill, mifepristone, by rejecting an anti-abortion group’s efforts to restrict its availability.… Read more »
Aberdeen, SD Holiday Garbage Change
ABERDEEN, SD (Press Release) HOLIDAY GARBAGE CHANGE: Due to the Juneteenth holiday observance on Wednesday June 19, 2024, City garbage pick-up will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Wednesday are asked to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM, Thursday. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »
Ipswich Trail Days starting today through the weekend
IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Ipswich Trail Days start today out in Ipswich. It runs through Sunday. Friday events include the following: 4:00 pm – Amazing Race Ipswich Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by Wily Wizards 4-H Club at 4-H Building 6:00 pm – Julie Heinz-Johnson 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament – Sponsored by Ipswich Athletic Booster Club on… Read more »
Poll showing lack of support for recreational marijuana
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWAtch)- Most South Dakotans oppose the latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about he poll, go to www.sdnewswatch.org.
U.S. House passes NDAA, Congressman Johnson vote in favor
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Friday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted in favor of the annual defense bill (NDAA) when it passed the House. The legislation includes two policies authored by Johnson – a provision from his Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act to protect global supply chains from China’s malign influence and increase fairness… Read more »
International Legislators’ Forum (ILF) beginning Monday in Duluth
SOUTH DAKOTA(Press Release)- The International Legislators’ Forum (ILF) is a nonpartisan, consensus-oriented convening of legislators (June 16-19, 2024) from the northern plain’s region of North America. The forum is being held in Duluth, MN. Legislators from across the political spectrum meet, learn, share information, explore problems, build relationships, and develop collaborative approaches and solutions on a… Read more »
Senator Thune denounces Democrats’ Supreme Court temper tantrums
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Thursday went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to criticize Democrats for their reactions to what’s happening with the U.S. Supreme Court. Senator Thune talks about what Democrats would trying to do Wednesday at the Senate. Senator Thune talks about Supreme Court cases that Democrats approved of their… Read more »
10th Ave SE from S Dakota Street to Riverside Drive closed Friday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 10 am Friday, June 14, 2024, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt patching: 10th Ave. SE from S. Dakota St. to S. Riverside Dr. The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 4 pm Friday, or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »