News Category: The Rock News

PUC reduces NorthWestern Energy natural gas rate increase request

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre Tuesday. The rate approved by the commission was presented in a settlement stipulation offered jointly by NorthWestern Energy and PUC staff. The rate… Read more »

PUC reduces NorthWestern Energy natural gas rate increase request

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a reduced rate increase for NorthWestern Energy’s natural gas customers in South Dakota at the commission’s regularly scheduled meeting in Pierre Tuesday. The rate approved by the commission was presented in a settlement stipulation offered jointly by NorthWestern Energy and PUC staff. The rate… Read more »

SD Department of Revenue encouraging people to register their tags early

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Department of Revenue are updating their systems for registering vehicles in South Dakota in February 2025. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter is encouraging those who have tags due in January or February to do so now during the holiday break. Brown County and State offices will be closed Monday, December… Read more »

SD Department of Revenue encouraging people to register their tags early

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Department of Revenue are updating their systems for registering vehicles in South Dakota in February 2025. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter is encouraging those who have tags due in January or February to do so now during the holiday break. Brown County and State offices will be closed Monday, December… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council address raises for city employees

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has voted to a reduced pay raise for employees while increasing a raise for themselves.  The Council’s Personnel Committee discussed a dollar-50 raise across the board or the which is the equivalent of a three-and-a-half percent raise.  However Councilman Rick Cronin wanted to back up. Cronin then… Read more »

Fort Pierre City Council address raises for city employees

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Fort Pierre City Council has voted to a reduced pay raise for employees while increasing a raise for themselves.  The Council’s Personnel Committee discussed a dollar-50 raise across the board or the which is the equivalent of a three-and-a-half percent raise.  However Councilman Rick Cronin wanted to back up. Cronin then… Read more »

Hughes County Commission address COLA raise for county employees

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is considering moving forward with a three-percent increase in wages for county employees.  County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva wanted clarification from the Commission about whether or not the governing board would move a pay raise forward. Commissioner Connie Hohn says a three-percent pay adjustment would work for most county… Read more »

Hughes County Commission address COLA raise for county employees

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is considering moving forward with a three-percent increase in wages for county employees.  County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva wanted clarification from the Commission about whether or not the governing board would move a pay raise forward. Commissioner Connie Hohn says a three-percent pay adjustment would work for most county… Read more »

Another former state employee indicted on criminal charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another former state government employee in South Dakota is facing 26 forgery-related charges stemming from work she did for two state agencies. A Hughes County Grand Jury delivered the indictment against 55 year old Renee Strong of Springfield on Tuesday. She’s accused of forging and falsifying food service inspection reports while performing… Read more »

Another former state employee indicted on criminal charges

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(DRGNews)- Another former state government employee in South Dakota is facing 26 forgery-related charges stemming from work she did for two state agencies. A Hughes County Grand Jury delivered the indictment against 55 year old Renee Strong of Springfield on Tuesday. She’s accused of forging and falsifying food service inspection reports while performing… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive major update on the Brown County Fairgrounds

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission receive an update on the Brown County Fair from Fair Manager Rachel Kippley. Kippley discuss contracts for musical performances for the upcoming 2025 fair. Kippley also talks about the contract to use Coke projects exclusive at the fair.  She begins by discussing a poll of Brown County Fair Board… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive major update on the Brown County Fairgrounds

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission receive an update on the Brown County Fair from Fair Manager Rachel Kippley. Kippley discuss contracts for musical performances for the upcoming 2025 fair. Kippley also talks about the contract to use Coke projects exclusive at the fair.  She begins by discussing a poll of Brown County Fair Board… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive 2024 overview of bridges

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report on inspections of the county’s bridges from IMEG. Civil Designer Chelsey Sheridan runs down how many bridges are in Brown County. Sheridan reveal what the average replacement cost for the county. Sheridan also talks about the sufficiancy rate in Brown County. Sheridan… Read more »

Brown County Commission receive 2024 overview of bridges

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners received a report on inspections of the county’s bridges from IMEG. Civil Designer Chelsey Sheridan runs down how many bridges are in Brown County. Sheridan reveal what the average replacement cost for the county. Sheridan also talks about the sufficiancy rate in Brown County. Sheridan… Read more »

Aberdeen Exchange Club announce students of the month for December

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, The Aberdeen Exchange Club decided on the Young Citizenship Award for for the month of December for their unselfish work within the community. Senator-elect Carl Perry who is also a member of the Aberdeen Exchange Club announced it a both the Aberdeen City Council meeting Monday & Brown County Commission meeting… Read more »

Aberdeen Exchange Club announce students of the month for December

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, The Aberdeen Exchange Club decided on the Young Citizenship Award for for the month of December for their unselfish work within the community. Senator-elect Carl Perry who is also a member of the Aberdeen Exchange Club announced it a both the Aberdeen City Council meeting Monday & Brown County Commission meeting… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council address variety of topics during Monday’s meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Beside budget issues, the Aberdeen City Council addressed a series of topics on Monday night. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talked about approving an agreement for the Northeast Council of Governments Joint Cooperative. McQuillen next talks about approving an agreement with Eide Bailey to continue to do audits for the city of Aberdeen.… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council address variety of topics during Monday’s meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Beside budget issues, the Aberdeen City Council addressed a series of topics on Monday night. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talked about approving an agreement for the Northeast Council of Governments Joint Cooperative. McQuillen next talks about approving an agreement with Eide Bailey to continue to do audits for the city of Aberdeen.… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council address 2024 budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address two ordinances dealing with budget supplements for the year 2024. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen discuss the first ordinance. McQuillen also talk about other provisions involving the first ordinance. McQuillen moves on to the second ordinance dealing with the budget for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation,… Read more »

Aberdeen City Council address 2024 budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council address two ordinances dealing with budget supplements for the year 2024. Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen discuss the first ordinance. McQuillen also talk about other provisions involving the first ordinance. McQuillen moves on to the second ordinance dealing with the budget for the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation,… Read more »