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Veterans honored at Aberdeen Central High School

November 11, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On this Veterans Day, Aberdeen Central High School hosted the annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor those who served in the military. Aldersgate Church Pastor Mike Waldrop thanked veterans for allowing them the freedom of religion. This year’s keynote speaker was Aberdeen School Board member Mark Murphy.  Murphy acknowledged not… Read more »

2026 NSU Common Read Program to host Author

November 10, 2026

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) The 2026 Common Read at NSU as chose this year’s book and is excited to welcome Author of The Small and Mighty, Sharon McMahon to speak at the Johnson Fine Arts Center. Dr. Hannah Walter tells us about the Read Program and what it all entails. Dr. Walter went further… Read more »

Senator Thune to remain Republican leader in the Senate

November 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Hub City Radio)- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune released the following statement after being reelected by his colleagues to serve as the Senate Republican leader in the 120th Congress: “I appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today, and I am honored to have their… Read more »

Preview of Chamber Connections Series

November 10, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continues Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker is the Executive Director of the Aberdeen Development Corporation, Tim Hanigan.  He will talk about the new Downtown Accelerator Space. Doors will be opening at 8:30AM.  The presentation will begin at 8:45AM.  Q&A will follow and… Read more »

Holiday Garbage Change

November 10, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Due to the Veterans Day Holiday observance on , Wednesday, November 11th, 2026, City garbage will change. Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Wednesday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick-up by 7:00 AM Thursday, November 12th. Both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s garbage will be picked… Read more »

Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin talked about new scholarship program

November 9, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Aberdeen School Superintendent Dr. Becky Guffin talked about a program approved by the U.S. Congress involving scholarships for students.  This came from the One Big Beautiful Bill that was passed in 2025.  States had the option to join the program.  Governor Rhoden decided to go with it in November 2025.… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board heard report on Simmons Middle School

November 9, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen School Board meeting, they heard a report on Simmons Middle School from their principal, Dr. Colleen Murphy. Murphy talked about how each grade addressed arithmetics. Murphy moved on to reading. Murphy talked about how the school address health and wellness. Murphy told the school board about… Read more »

4-time All State Choir member Gabby Anderson spoke to School Board

November 9, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- During the Good News segment of the Aberdeen School Board meeting, the board members heard from 4-time All State Choir member Gabby Anderson. Anderson talked about her experience at All State. Anderson plans to attend Northern State University after graduation. Anderson is a senior at Aberdeen Central High School.

Webster man charged with murder

November 9, 2026

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Hub City Radio)– 34-year-old Agustin Martinez, of Webster made his first court appearance Monday in Day County Circuit Court. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on the First Degree Murder, life in prison for Second Degree Murder, and 15 years in prison for the Aggravated Assault charge. 38-year-old Henry Hernandez, of… Read more »

Leadership for the 2027 South Dakota Legislature

November 9, 2026

SOUTH DAKOTA (Hub City Radio)- Leadership is now set for the 2027 South Dakota Legislature. Senate: Senate Majority Leader- Casey Crabtree Assistant Majority Leader- Amber Hulse Majority Whips- Randy Deibert, Helene Duhamel, Jim Mehlhaff, and Stephanie Sauder They have nominated Tim Reed to be the President Pro Temp.  The South Dakota Senate will decide that… Read more »

Veterans Day program for Wednesday

November 9, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- This Wednesday is Veterans Day.  An opportunity for the public to salute those who served in the military. There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony held at Aberdeen Central High School. 40/8’s Ron Krogman: Guest speaker this year is Aberdeen School Board member Mark Murphy. Krogman also invite everyone to… Read more »

Brown County Commission Preview

November 8, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting Tuesday morning at the Courthouse. Items on the agenda include: Weekly Richmond Dam Update Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley with bids and contracts including one for the Demolition Derby that’s returning next year.  Also she will provide a department update. 4-H… Read more »

Brown County Commission canvassed the 2026 elections

November 6, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- On Friday, the Brown County Commission officially canvassed the 2026 elections that were held on Tuesday. Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel told the commission that the vote centers were fairly steady for the balance of the day. Heupel reported no provisionals for this election and talked about how many did… Read more »

Olive Drive from Willow Drive to 15th Ave NW closed Monday

November 6, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Beginning at approximately 10am Monday, November 9, 2026, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for utility work: Olive Dr. from Willow Dr. to 15th Ave. NW The road will be closed to thru traffic until approximately 5pm Friday, November 13th, or until finished.  Local traffic will have… Read more »

Aberdeen School Board Preview

November 6, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting Monday at the District Center. Items on the agenda include: Good news will hear from 4 year All-State Choir Member Gabby Anderson Simmons Middle School’s Principal Dr. Colleen Murphy to file a report on what’s happening there. The meeting begins at 5:30pm… Read more »