ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10:30am Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Rescue will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 13th Ave. SW to Melgaard Rd. Between 5th St. & S. 12th St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in some… Read more »
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South Dakota PUC approve rates for POET’s ethanol plant in Big Stone City
PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Otter Tail Power has won approval for a special thermal technology rate on electricity that the company plans to sell to the ethanol plant at Big Stone City in northeastern South Dakota and to the new business partner that will produce steam for the plant. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission… Read more »
14-year-old Fort Pierre boy dead following shooting in Pierre
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 14 year old boy from Fort Pierre is dead after a shooting incident Tuesday afternoon in Pierre. Information from the Pierre Police Department says at approximately 2:45pm Tuesday, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the 2900 Block of E. Green Street in Pierre. At the scene, they found a deceased 14 year old… Read more »
Concert at Kuhnert Arboretum postponed due to weather
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The concert and activities at Kuhnert Arboretum schedule for tonight has been postponed due to the weather. They will try to make it up on Tuesday, August 5th.
Watertown & Yankton School Boards looking at federal funds frozen by Department of Education
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Watertown School District is currently facing uncertainty regarding the allocation of federal “Title funds,” with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen informing the School Board that some of these crucial funds are being held up in Washington, D.C. During a recent board meeting, Dr. Danielsen provided further information to the board. A lack of… Read more »
Ukrainian family living in Watertown now face potential deportation
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A Ukrainian family who sought refuge in Watertown from the ongoing war in their homeland is facing a critical deadline, with their humanitarian parole set to expire on August 17, 2025. This comes after their appeal for asylum was recently denied, leaving them with just 33 days to find a solution or face… Read more »
Senator Rounds to now back Rescissions bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds announced Tuesday that he will now back the 9.4 billion dollar rescission package. Senator Rounds posted on social media the following: “We wanted to make sure tribal broadcast services in South Dakota continued to operate which provide potentially lifesaving emergency alerts. We worked with the Trump administration to find Green… Read more »
David Shangreaux, Jr. sentenced to life in prison
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Pierre man has been sentenced to life in prison without the opportunity for parole after earlier being found guilty of Second Degree Murder in the November 2023 stabbing death of 17-year-old Evie Maxey in Pierre. David Shangreaux, Jr., 25, was sentenced Tuesday in… Read more »
Three teenagers arrested following vehicle burglaries in Watertown
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police have arrested and charged three teenage boys after eight vehicles were burglarized and one was stolen in various parts of the city over the weekend. Items stolen from the vehicles included cash, cigarettes, alcohol and a nine-millimeter pistol. The vehicle that was stolen was a 2020 Mazda that was later found… Read more »
Dacotah Bank to host 32nd annual community picnic Thursday
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Dacotah Bank will be hosting their 32nd annual community picnic this Thursday in Aberdeen. The event has been happening every year since 1993. Ag Banker for Dacotah Bank Sarah Olson provides a preview. Proceeds for this community event goes to the Salvation Army of Aberdeen. Hours are from 11am-2pm and will take place… Read more »