ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, center lane concrete paving is scheduled on U.S. Highway 12 from Aberdeen to Bath. Traffic will be guided around the paving operations with the use of flaggers. Eastbound and westbound traffic should expect a delay of approximately 10-15 minutes through the work zone. Reede Construction is… Read more »
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State Fire Marshal encourages replacing batteries in smoke alarms
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio) – Before changing your clocks Saturday night, South Dakota’s State Fire Marshal encourages people to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms. Daylight Saving Time starts at 2 a.m. local time Sunday morning. That means pushing clocks back one hour. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says this is also a good time… Read more »
Better Business Bureau study shows 18-24 year olds more likely to be scammed
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- New research by the Better Business Bureau is discovering an unlikely age group is falling victim to losing money through scams. Jessie Schmidt with the B-B-B in South Dakota says 18 to 24 year-old’s are losing more money from a variety of scams. Schmidt says young adults get their information from sources different… Read more »
Brown County Courthouse to illuminate green next week for veterans
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton was pleased to announce what the Brown County Commission will be doing to honor veterans next week. This will run from November 6th-11th.
November Community Affairs Luncheon on Friday, November 17th
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The November Community Affairs Luncheon, hosted by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, November 17 from 12-1 pm at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library. Guest speaker will be David Owen, President & Chief Lobbyist with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry. David will… Read more »
Aberdeen Community Theatre present “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth”
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be presenting the play “A Hollimark Christmas for Beth” in November. The play was written by Michelle Schaunaman who provided a preview. Schaunaman explains that this is to make fun of Hallmark Christmas movies that will be airing during this time. Play’s director & Managing Director of ACT… Read more »
ACLU of South Dakota condemns Governor Noem’s letter asking NCAA to revise trans sports policy
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Trans people belong everywhere – including sports. But does that mean that trans people should be used in a game of political football? Gov. Kristi Noem and eight of her fellow Republican governors are urging the NCAA to rewrite its Transgender Student Athlete Policy in a letter sent yesterday to the NCAA’s… Read more »
Vehicle theft on the rise in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Thieves agree…there’s nothing like jumping into a nice, warm car. Vehicle thefts are on the rise in Sioux Falls. Police Sgt Jessica Speckmeyer says the solution is simple. Police say most of the vehicles that are stolen were left unlocked, many with the keys in them.
Petitioners must remain outside the Brown County Office
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission, the commissioners discuss whether petitioners can be allowed to their petitions inside the Brown County Offices during the fall & winter months. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton talks about those petitioning outside on the sidewalk is something he hasn’t seen often. Sutton wanted to emphasize that the commission… Read more »
How a South Dakota priest inspired 125 years of direct democracy
SOUTH DAKOTA(AP)- Thanks to a rabble-rousing, socialist priest, it’s a milestone year for direct democracy in the U.S. and not just because Ohio voters are circumventing their Republican-controlled legislature to decide for themselves if they have constitutional abortion rights. The practice of citizen-originated ballot measures began 125 years ago when South Dakota became the first… Read more »