WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Right before this week’s Watertown School Board meeting adjourned, Board Member John Iverson mentioned cell phone bans in school and that parents are asking him if the school is doing anything in the Watertown School District. Iverson begins his comments by suggesting a book. Iverson suggests the board discuss it more. The suggested… Read more »

MILBANK, S.D.(KXLG)- Milbank will hold a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics of South Dakota this Sunday, August 18. The Special Olympics Heroes Pull will feature 10-person teams pulling a full-sized fire truck down Main Street in Milbank. A tournament bracket will match two teams each pulling the fire truck 45 feet with a rope attached… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies teamed up to spread the net on sex trafficking during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Their haul was seven arrests…about average for Rally week. But, Attorney General Marty Jackley says one unusual aspect was the fact that all seven suspects are from the immediate area. Jackley says the Rally provides a… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota Radio Group) The annual Dakotafest farm show is next week (Aug. 20-22, 2024) near Mitchell. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s IDEAg Group LLC., organizes the three day event. South Dakota Farm Bureau Executive Director Krystil Smit (smit. not smith.) says they will host an educational forum covering programs available to assist young… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) The challenges of regulating the internet. That’s the problem before the Legislature’s study committee on Artificial Intelligence and Internet Access for children. Over-regulation could strangle healthy development of new technology. But lawmakers also got an earful on the way children are already being attacked by internet predators. Chrissie Young is the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) United States Senator John Thune spoke at the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness Luncheon that was held Tuesday at the Brown County Fairgrounds Clubhouse. Senator Thune provided a recap of his day after the conclusion of the luncheon. Senator Thune explains that he wants the Senate filibuster to stay… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds appeared at the Brown County Fair on Tuesday.  HubCityRadio had an opportunity to discuss various topics with him. Rounds talks about his time with area veterans and the main issue was healthcare. Rounds discuss biggest concern is veterans not getting to choose their own doctors. Rounds thanks veterans for their… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Farmers Union will be hosting a forum on Saturday at the Brown County Fair. The President of the SDFU, Doug Sombke provides a preview.  The theme this year is eminent domain. The forum will have candidates running for the South Dakota House seats in District 1 & 3.  Sombke talks… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discussed transferring liquor licenses form businessman Stacy Gossman to County Line Developers.  Another businessman, Bill Ochs express concerns about this to the commission. Ochs explains how this has impact his former friendship with Gossman. Ochs express concerns about how the county is awarding liquor licenses to the… Read more »