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April 16, 2026

SDDOT address SD HWY 27 project in Britton

BRITTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the SD Department of Transportation hosted a public forum addressing the construction of SD HWY 27 that will be happening just south of Britton. Project Manager Scott Middaugh talks about the two locations just south of Britton. He goes into details on each location. The one that will have the most… Read more »

April 16, 2026

2026 ABBY Award winners

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Award recipients for several individual and business awards presented by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce were announced at the 32nd Annual ABBY Awards held on Thursday, April 16th during the event at the Best Western Hotel and Convention Center.  Awards presented this year and the recipients were: Chamber Rockstar Award – The… Read more »

April 16, 2026

Recap of Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker were Pat Gallagher and Heath Johnson with the South Dakota Community Foundation.  The theme is an update on the foundation.  The main focus on the Aberdeen Community Foundation. Gallagher goes over the figures over the last… Read more »

April 16, 2026

Cara Perrion showcases upcoming events at the Aberdeen Public Library

Library Director Cara Perrion says the Library has a lot going on with Family friendly events to look forward to. One of them is Aberdeen Reads. Another featured event features Dr Seuss and will be presented by Aberdeen Central teens. Perrion went into further detail on the Aberdeen Reads selection “A Council of Dolls” and… Read more »

April 15, 2026

Delay coming to Absentee Voting

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Absentee Ballots Will Not Be Available at Start of Voting Period for June 2 Primary The Brown County Auditor’s Office is notifying voters that absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2 Primary Election will not be available on the first day of the absentee voting period. Under South Dakota law,… Read more »

April 15, 2026

Congressman Johnson discuss recidivism rate in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- One of the topics brought up at the 2nd Republican Gubernatorial Debate held Monday in Sioux Falls was the higher recidivism rate seen in the state.  According to The Justice Center, the recidivism rate in South Dakota was 2011 was at 40% and in 2021 increased to 50%.  Those that were arrested and… Read more »

April 15, 2026

Voting process in South Dakota

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Primary is coming up on Tuesday, June 2nd.  Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel describe the process to register and to vote in the elections. Early or absentee voting is scheduled to begin on Friday, however will be delayed.  Heupel talks about why. Heupel goes over the process to register to… Read more »

April 15, 2026

Preview of Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continues Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker are Pat Gallagher and Heath Johnson with the South Dakota Community Foundation.  The theme is an update on the foundation. Doors will be opening at 8:30AM.  The presentation will begin at 8:45AM.  Q&A will follow and… Read more »

April 15, 2026

Volunteers are vital and in need at the Brown County Fair

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Work at the Brown County Fair Grounds is ongoing and they are looking for any help they can get. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about the efforts that go into keeping the grounds clean and how much they appreciate the Volunteers. 2026 BCF Volunteer of the Year Pearl Holt tells… Read more »

April 14, 2026

Brown County Fairgrounds Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Fairgrounds Manager Rachel Kippley provided an update to the Commission on Tuesday. Kippley announced the members of the Jr. Brown County Fair Board. Kippley talks about the contract with fairs.com.  She talks about working with the Treasurer’s Office for card purchases. Kippley discuss the benefit of this contract. Kippley recapped the… Read more »

April 14, 2026

Brown County Commission hear update on their Planning and Zoning Commission

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission heard from Planning and Zoning Director Scott Bader about what happening near the Warner area. Bader look into an ordinance dealing with this matter. Bader believes a joint ordinance should be in place with townships within the county. Commissioner Mike Wiese weighed in on the topic. There… Read more »

April 14, 2026

Brown County Commission in process to purchase building for jail space

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday discussed purchasing a building near the Brown County Jail to allow for expansion.  They have reached capacity at the current jail. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton: Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman describe the building they are looking at. Lunzman discuss the need for this for the safety… Read more »

April 14, 2026

Recap of 2nd Republican Gubernatorial Debate

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The second of three scheduled debates involving Republican candidates for South Dakota Governor was held Monday night in Sioux Falls. Economic Development: South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden touted his record since becoming governor in 2025. Congressman Dusty Johnson discuss how Governor Rhoden signed three bills into law increasing state sales tax. Speaker… Read more »