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June 25, 2025

Aberdeen Aquatic Center closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to chilly weather, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closed today.  Aquatic Center do plan to open up on Thursday.  There will no Riverwalk or water exercise classes this evening.

June 25, 2025

Ban on sanctuary cities goes into effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1st, the ban on sanctuary cities in South Dakota,SB 7,  will take effect. This was the first bill Governor Larry Rhoden signed after taking office as Governor. “We must do everything we can to keep our people safe, including removing criminal illegal aliens from this country. Signing SB 7 was… Read more »

June 24, 2025

Deadline to register for Summer Youth Tennis Lessons is Wednesday, June 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Just a reminder that those interested in participating in youth Tennis Lessons registrations are still being taken for the programs.  The fees vary.  Register by June 25. The summer youth Tennis Lessons are for boys and girls ages 5 and up.  Contact the Parks and Recreation at 626-7015 for information.

June 24, 2025

City of Aberdeen Fire Hydrant Water Flow Testing begins this afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Water Hydrant Testing Schedule: Beginning at approximately 2pm Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: Between S. 5th St. & S. Washington St.  From The Railroad Tracks going S. to the City Limits  The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will… Read more »

June 24, 2025

Senator Mike Rounds accepting Fall 2025 Internship Applications

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the fall 2025 semester. Positions are available in the Washington, D.C. office and the state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Fall internships typically run from September to December, but dates can be tailored… Read more »

June 24, 2025

Fireworks at Mount Rushmore for 2026 going forward

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden and United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced that the State of South Dakota and the United States Department of the Interior are moving forward with planning for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. Governor Rhoden and Secretary Burgum signed a… Read more »

June 24, 2025

City of Watertown announce new City Manager

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Alan Stager has been appointed as the new City Manager for Watertown, following a unanimous vote by the City Council. Stager, who brings over two decades of executive leadership experience, will officially begin his role on Tuesday. The announcement concludes a months-long nationwide search to find a successor for the previous City Manager,… Read more »

June 24, 2025

Brown County Commission approve Fair contract to Fran Romeo Agency

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Brown County Commission heard about changeover on the Brown County Fair contract from Neste Live to Fran Romeo Agency. Check out the recap on this link. On Tuesday, the Brown County decided to go through with the process. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Commissioner Duane Sutton informed everyone that… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Councilwoman Tiffany Langer reflect on her time at the City Council

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday night was the final Aberdeen City Council meeting for Councilwoman Tiffany Langer and she took the time to look back on her term. Langer emotionally talked about how she grown as a person during her time on the council. Langer deliver this message.. Langer looks back on her biggest accomplishment as a… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Aberdeen City Council receive report from Chamber of Commerce

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council received a report from the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce about marketing for the first half of 2025. Chief Executive Officer Gail Ochs discuss their strategy to the council. Ochs talks about each part starting with digital advertising. Ochs discuss promoting through radio and the markets they… Read more »

June 23, 2025

LifeServe to do blood drive on July 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center invites the community to this year’s Blood Donor Day in an effort to boost the community blood supply during the summer, often referred to as trauma season. This isn’t just our biggest blood drive of the year, it’s a VIP event where every donor is a star, and every… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Milbank man sentenced to 30 years on Child Pornography charge

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced on Monday, June 23, that a Milbank, South Dakota, man has been sentenced for Production of Child Pornography. Jason Honetschlager, 45, was indicted in November 2023 and pleaded guilty on September 30, 2024. On June 16, 2025, Honetschlager was sentenced to 30… Read more »