PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- South Dakota budget writers are in the final stretch. At Monday’s Joint Committee on Appropriations meeting, co-chairs Mike Derby and Ernie Otten used airplane jokes to describe the push toward a final state budget. Derby said the landing gear is down and lawmakers are trying to land the plane on the 35th day.… Read more »
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Aberdeen Central ATEC has exciting plans for funds from an awarded Grant
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Last week we announced that ACHS ATEC has been awarded the Perkins Reserve Grant.. The South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant aids schools in equipping students with current technologies, resources, and tools, offering students a realistic, hands-on learning experience that will strengthen their marketability to colleges or employers once they leave… Read more »
Update on Mid-America Manufacturing Index
OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- The economy is sending mixed signals. The Regional Mid-America Manufacturing Index from Creighton University showed a sharp improvement…pushing the index to its highest level in a year. Creighton Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss, says regional job numbers are improving, but national job numbers are weak. Overall, the U-S economy lost 92-thousand jobs in the… Read more »
National Farmers Union elect Jeff Kippley to third term as VP
NEW ORLEANS, L.A.(HubCityRadio)- The National Farmers Union held their annual convention in New Orleans, L.A. from March 7th through the 9th. On Sunday, they elected Aberdeen farmer & rancher, Jeff Kippley to his third term as Vice President of the National Farmers Union. Kippley was sworn in immediately afterwards. Kippley talks about some of his… Read more »
Winefest 2026- Fun, Food and Friends at Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Child care is a common expense, but through The Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen parents and caregivers have another option, largely thanks to Fundraisers, like Winefest. The 2026 Winefest has a speak easy theme and Mike Herman with the Club has more on how these events help absorb the… Read more »
Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(Districts 1 & 23)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held at Northern State on Saturday. The members from District 1 & 23 that were able to attend was Representatives Logan Manhart & Nick Fosness from District 1 & Senator Mark Lapka from District 23. Unable to attend were Senator Michael Rohl of District 1. He… Read more »
Recap of 3rd Legislative Coffee(District 3)
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The third and final Legislative Coffee was held Saturday at NSU. All three members of District 3 which represent Aberdeen were in attendance. Senator Carl Perry: Senator Perry talks about HB1082 which deals with reduced lunches for students. That bill might be discussed on the Senate floor on Monday. Perry discussed the positives… Read more »
Richmond Dam project needs more legislative funding
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, bids were received for the Richmond Dam & spillway. The Engineer’s estimate was in the neighborhood of 26 million dollars. Of the three bids that were received, the lowest bid came in at 30.7 million dollars from Ames Construction out of Burnsville, M.N. On Thursday, the House Committee on Appropriation talked… Read more »
State officials address the 200th SD Law Enforcement Graduation Class
Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Officials gathered to attend and address the graduation of the 200th class of Law Enforcement. Governor Rhoden, Senators Thune and Rounds, Representative Johnson and Attorney General Marty Jackley all spoke to the class and showed their appreciation. Rhoden said there are many things that make South Dakota great and the… Read more »
Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen School Board meeting
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting Monday. Among some of the items on the agenda include: Good News segment will have the Aberdeen Central State Wrestling Champion Owen Ward and the SPED(Special Education) Director of the Year, Nicole Olson. They will also hear from Education Rising National Qualifiers. They will also… Read more »