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August 20, 2026

Paragliding accident claimed the life of Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s son

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- On Wednesday, Brown County Communications received a 911 call reporting a paraglider accident that occured northeast of Aberdeen. The accident involved Mayor Travis Schaunaman and his two children.  Mayor Schaunaman suffered non-life-threatening injuries.  Unfortunately the accident killed his 8-year-old son while the 10-year-old daughter only suffered minor injuries. The Brown County… Read more »

August 20, 2026

Farm Bill addressed at 2026 DakotaFest

MITCHELL, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds along with Congressman Dusty Johnson was on the panel Wednesday updating on the Farm Bill working its way through Congress. Senator John Thune talked about some of the priorities he was pleased to see in the upcoming Farm Bill. Senator Mike Rounds was happy to… Read more »

August 19, 2026

Boyd Street from 5th to 6th Ave SE closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 8am Thursday, August 20th, 2026, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for street repair: Boyd St. from 6th Ave. SE to 5th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until approximately 8am Friday, August 21st, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

August 19, 2026

Hughes County Commission supports ballot on-demand printing technology

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Hughes County Commission is showing its support for the use of ballot on-demand printing technology in future elections.  Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says the resolution only shows county support for the idea. State county officials will consider the matter further at their convention this September. Oliva sees on-demand ballot printing as a… Read more »

August 19, 2026

Ways to save money for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- The 2026 South Dakota State Fair is just a two weeks away.  Candi Briley, assistant manager of the Fair had some helpful reminders of some of the ways to save money including on gate admission to the fair. Candi said there are ways to save money on the midway carnival. With all of… Read more »

August 19, 2026

Sizzlin Summer Nights Car Show to take over Downtown

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The biggest Car Show in the Region returns to Downtown Aberdeen this Saturday, the much awaited event has grown from year to year and Aberdeen Downtown Association Director Sabrina Metz tells us what to expect. You’ll see cars and Bikes from all Eras, old and new, Metz said before the… Read more »

August 19, 2026

SDSU to introduce program addressing AI engineering

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KBRK)- Starting this fall, SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering will offer degrees in artificial intelligence engineering. SDSU President Barry Dunn says this a natural evolution of engineering and design work. He said this will be a good fit for SDSU’s engineering college. Dunn said they expect high job demand for the engineers… Read more »

August 19, 2026

License plate readers not happening for now

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council cancelled the work session on Monday addressing license plate readers.  Concerns were raised about how these were going to invade the privacy of citizens in the community. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley last week spoke with Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman who raised those concerns with him.… Read more »

August 18, 2026

E Bikes and E Scooters becoming more of an issue

ABERDEEN,SD (Hub City Radio) Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman addressed the issues and enforcement of  the popular E Bikes and E Scooters. The Scooters are a bit of a different beast, Schaunaman explains.. As more research on use comes in, laws will likely be more tough, for the sake of safety.

August 18, 2026

Excise Tax to reduce Property Taxes will go to Public Vote

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The Brown County Commission heard the 2nd reading on an ordinance to move an Excise Tax , Charirman Duane Sutton has more. Sutton went on to say the voters should decide. Commissioner Drew Dennert echoed the view and offered reasons why he’ll support the motion.. The Commission also heard the… Read more »

August 17, 2026

City Council hears from experts on data centers

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen City Council is working on an ordinance dealing with setting guidelines for data centers within the city limits.  On Monday night, they heard from experts looking into, primarily noise and energy usage. District 23 Senator Mark Lapka talked about SB135 which was labeled the Data Center Bill of… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Republican Marty Jackley discussed his candidacy for U.S. House seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Back in September of 2025, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat. Jackley spent time speaking with voters at the Brown County Fair last week.  On Monday, he spoke with KSDN about his campaign. He talked about what he’s been hearing from voters all… Read more »

August 17, 2026

Democrat Nikki Gronli updated her candidacy for U.S. House

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)- Over a year ago, Nikki Gronli announced her candidacy for the U.S. House seat.  Gronli talked about her candidacy with KSDN while at the Brown County Fair. Gronli’s main focus is the rural communities because she grew up in a rural community. Gronli addressed the issue of affordability of prescriptions has… Read more »