News Category: The Rock News

Congressman Johnson introduced No DOT funds for Sanctuary Cities Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing any federal funds to sanctuary cities. In a recent committe meeting dealing with Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Johnson announced he would introduce the bill. Supporting the bill was U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Federal… Read more »

Congressman Johnson introduced No DOT funds for Sanctuary Cities Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Monday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to prohibit the Department of Transportation from providing any federal funds to sanctuary cities. In a recent committe meeting dealing with Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Johnson announced he would introduce the bill. Supporting the bill was U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Federal… Read more »

South Main Street from 3rd to 4th Ave closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work on the new Dacotah Bank building: Main St. From 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Thursday, July 24th, or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

South Main Street from 3rd to 4th Ave closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work on the new Dacotah Bank building: Main St. From 3rd Ave. to 4th Ave. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Thursday, July 24th, or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

Attorney General’s Office announce agreement between ICE and DCI

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) has officially approved a partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in South Dakota. “When state and federal law enforcement agencies work… Read more »

Attorney General’s Office announce agreement between ICE and DCI

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) has officially approved a partnership with the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to enforce federal immigration law on violent criminals and drug dealers in South Dakota. “When state and federal law enforcement agencies work… Read more »

Governor Rhoden talks about upcoming special session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has issued a proclamation calling the legislature back to Pierre on September twenty-third for a special session dealing with the question of a new prison. Rhoden says the task force he appointed reached a solid decision. The task force focused on two possible locations in Sioux Falls for… Read more »

Governor Rhoden talks about upcoming special session

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has issued a proclamation calling the legislature back to Pierre on September twenty-third for a special session dealing with the question of a new prison. Rhoden says the task force he appointed reached a solid decision. The task force focused on two possible locations in Sioux Falls for… Read more »

Chip sealing along of NW Sector starting today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, the following sector will be affected by the chip sealing of city streets: NW Sector (Areas North of the Railroad Tracks & West of N. State St.) This process is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to finish with weather permitting.  ‘No Parking’ signs will be set… Read more »

Chip sealing along of NW Sector starting today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday, July 21, 2025, the following sector will be affected by the chip sealing of city streets: NW Sector (Areas North of the Railroad Tracks & West of N. State St.) This process is expected to take approximately 4 weeks to finish with weather permitting.  ‘No Parking’ signs will be set… Read more »

SDPB react to cuts by the Federal Government

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  Last Thursday, the U.S. House passed their rescission package that included 1.1 billion dollars in cut to Corporation of Public Broadcasting which include PBS & NPR.  President Trump signed the bill into law Friday. SDPB’s Executive Director Julie Overgaard released the following statement following the passage of the bill. “These cuts will directly… Read more »

SDPB react to cuts by the Federal Government

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)-  Last Thursday, the U.S. House passed their rescission package that included 1.1 billion dollars in cut to Corporation of Public Broadcasting which include PBS & NPR.  President Trump signed the bill into law Friday. SDPB’s Executive Director Julie Overgaard released the following statement following the passage of the bill. “These cuts will directly… Read more »

South Dakota Discovery Center to host new exhibit Sunday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre will hold a grand opening for a new exhibit on Sunday. Exhibit Hall Manager Allison Graviett-Pfaff(grav-it faff) says LUNAR LIFE: Destination Mars was developed by a group of students and faculty at South Dakota State University thanks to a grant partnership with NASA. Graviett-Pfaff talks about the… Read more »

South Dakota Discovery Center to host new exhibit Sunday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)The South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre will hold a grand opening for a new exhibit on Sunday. Exhibit Hall Manager Allison Graviett-Pfaff(grav-it faff) says LUNAR LIFE: Destination Mars was developed by a group of students and faculty at South Dakota State University thanks to a grant partnership with NASA. Graviett-Pfaff talks about the… Read more »

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South Dakota Lottery updating hours for lottery machines

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Lottery is making some updates to ensure video lottery machines are only played during approved hours of operation. As the site controller updates take effect, video lottery terminals will automatically disable at 2:10am local time. If a bonus round is being played at that time, the machine will finish the… Read more »

South Dakota Lottery updating hours for lottery machines

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PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Lottery is making some updates to ensure video lottery machines are only played during approved hours of operation. As the site controller updates take effect, video lottery terminals will automatically disable at 2:10am local time. If a bonus round is being played at that time, the machine will finish the… Read more »

Governor Rhoden announce special session to address Mens Prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Governor Rhoden signed an Executive Proclamation formally announcing the special session. You can read his letter… Read more »

Governor Rhoden announce special session to address Mens Prison

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the date of the special session to consider and pass legislation for a new prison. The special session will be on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CT. Governor Rhoden signed an Executive Proclamation formally announcing the special session. You can read his letter… Read more »

Civil Air Patrol return to Aberdeen Thursday night

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the U.S Air Force, has returned to the Aberdeen area for the first time in almost fifteen years.  The Aberdeen Composite Squadron held their first meeting Thursday night at the Aberdeen Police Station. Major Richard Rezac talks more about the return of the squadron came about.… Read more »

Civil Air Patrol return to Aberdeen Thursday night

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Civil Air Patrol, the official Auxiliary of the U.S Air Force, has returned to the Aberdeen area for the first time in almost fifteen years.  The Aberdeen Composite Squadron held their first meeting Thursday night at the Aberdeen Police Station. Major Richard Rezac talks more about the return of the squadron came about.… Read more »