ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Early voting began Monday for the seats in the Southwest and Southeast Districts in the city of Aberdeen. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talks about where to vote early at. Aberdeen Community Development Manager Ken Hubbert talks about when campaign signs can be posted. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) reminds the city council… Read more »
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Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien update the water projects
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Manager, Robin Bobzien updated on the water projects during Monday’s City Council meeting. Bobzien talks about the application for SWRMS Funding for WINS Project. Bobzien talks about ARPA funds to be used for the Spring Lake project. That project is expected to start this summer.
Aberdeen City Council address boundaries
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council at Monday night’s meeting address a boundary line highways agreement with the Brown County Commission. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) talks about the agreement. Wager discuss the purpose of the agreement. Wager explains Aberdeen might be the first city in the state to reach this type of an agreement.… Read more »
This week is National Public Works Week
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This week is National Public Works Week. Mayor Travis Schaunaman made a proclamation during Monday night’s City Council meeting.(1:21)
State of South Dakota’s Public Defender Office to start taking cases this summer
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The State of South Dakota’s efforts to begin a statewide public defender office should be taking cases to court this summer. The Indigent Legal Services Commission was updated on progress with the Office of Indigent Legal Services. Chief Public Defender Chris Miles says he’s been trying to create awareness about what the office… Read more »
State employees receive extra paycheck, likely gone by end of day
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- State government employees in South Dakota got an extra paycheck deposited in to their accounts Monday morning, but that money should be gone by the end of the day. Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger (hard “g” sound) says the state does its payroll through First Premier Bank, based in Sioux… Read more »
Garden Gnomes take over the greens at the 2025 Chamber Golf Tournament
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites golfers and gnome enthusiasts alike to join the fun at this year’s annual Chamber Golf Tournament, happening Monday, June 2 at Moccasin Creek Country Club. This whimsical, garden-gnome-themed event promises a day of friendly competition, networking, and community spirit. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with… Read more »
May Overby students open time capsule dates back to 2000
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The May Overby Elementary Student Council recently got a glimpse of the past when they opened a time capsule from a quarter century ago. Now, the Student Council, along with their advisors Chrisandra Bierne and Lisa Jaspers, are busy putting together a new time capsule for future students to open 25… Read more »
Jackley and other AGs oppose AI budget amendment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General are opposing a proposed congressional budget amendment that would impose a 10-year prohibition on states from enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems. “As Attorney General, I fully support the State’s ability… Read more »
Consultant report released on South Dakota prison plan
PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, the Project Prison Reset task force shared the completed consultant report by Arrington Watkins. You can find the consultant report here. “This new third-party report confirms what our task force concluded: that the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls has reached the end of its useful life,” saidLt. Governor Tony Venhuizen,… Read more »