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June 23, 2025

Aberdeen Homeless Coalition monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Aberdeen Homeless Coalition will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow June 24, at the KO Lee Aberdeen Public Library at 1 pm.  Our meeting is open to the public so please invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues.  

June 23, 2025

N. 2nd St. from 5th Ave. NW to 6th Ave. NW closed starting Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ROAD CLOSED: Beginning at approximately 8 am Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the following section of road will be closed to thru traffic for street maintenance: N. 2nd St. From 5th Ave. NW (north of the curve) to 6th Ave. NW The road is scheduled to be closed until 10 am Wednesday, June 25th, or until… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Congressman Johnson’s Office now accepting Fall 2025 Internship Applications

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices. Duties of a congressional intern will include researching legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls,… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Puttin’ for Paws fundraiser planned for July 19th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Human Society is doing Puttin’ for Paws fundraiser on Saturday, July 19th at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Mona Smith with the Humane Society provides a preview. Smith talks about what registration for this event provides. Smith talks about a reward anyone can receive for getting a hole-in-one during the fundraiser.… Read more »

June 23, 2025

Government Accountability Bills will take effect on July 1st

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1, two government accountability bills signed by Governor Larry Rhoden will take effect.SB 62 establishes mandatory reporting requirements related to improper governmental conduct and crime, and SB 63 establishes protections for state employees who report improper governmental conduct and crime. Implementation efforts are being rolled out this week to all… Read more »

June 22, 2025

Recap of D23 Legislative Forum held in Miller Saturday

MILLER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The American Legion in Miller, Saturday held a legislative forum involving legislators representing District 23.  They are Senator Mark Lapka of Ipswich, Representatives Scott Moore of Ipswich & Spencer Gosch of Glenham. Senator Mark Lapka: Senator Lapka is a member of the Prison Project Reset Task Force and provided updates with that committee.… Read more »

June 21, 2025

South Dakota leaders react following U.S. attacks on Iran

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, The United States struck three sites in Iran inserting itself into Israel ’s war aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program. South Dakota leaders react to the attacks. Senator John Thune released the following statement. “The regime in Iran, which has committed itself to bringing ‘death to America’ and wiping Israel off… Read more »

June 20, 2025

Extreme heat causes buckling roads on I-29 near Brookings

BROOKINGS COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Authorities are warning about buckling roads in the extreme heat affecting much of the Dakota News Now viewing area. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on Friday of a buckled section of the southbound lanes on Interstate 29 south of Brookings. On Thursday, South Dakota Highway Patrol… Read more »

June 20, 2025

Regional economy stronger than expected in June

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- A pleasant surprise on the regional economy. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in its most positive readings in two years. That caught economist, Dr. Ernie Goss by surprise. Grain prices are below break even, so community bankers in the survey said they expect farm operations to lose money this year. Despite… Read more »

June 20, 2025

Region was hit with severe weather on Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The northeast region of South Dakota was hit with severe storms Thursday night.  The main source of the severe was hail being reported across the region. 1.5 inch(Golf ball size) hail reported 5 miles northeast of Cresbard at 9:13pm. .75 inch(Dime size) hail reported in Castlewood at 11:44pm. 1 inch(Pea size) hail reported… Read more »

June 20, 2025

South Dakota Legislature removes lawmaker addresses from website after Minnesota shootings

PIERRE, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- South Dakota legislative leaders recently ordered the removal of lawmakers’ home addresses from the Legislature’s website in response to the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses in Minnesota. The decision is about personal safety, said state Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls. Legislative staff removed addresses, cities of residence and ZIP… Read more »

June 20, 2025

Aberdeen Downtown Association announce acts for Summer Concert Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Aberdeen Downtown Association earlier had announce that Kat Perkins will be performing for the first Summer Concert on Thursday, June 26th. On Friday, they announced the other two acts performing for this year’s Summer Concert Series. Performing on Thursday, July 10th will be Heatbox & Citrisity . Bio courtesy of Heatbox from… Read more »

June 19, 2025

Summer study dealing with needs for intellectually disabled residents

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota lawmakers are studying ways to meet the needs of intellectually disabled residents. A summer study committee met for the first time Wednesday, and gave organizations that provide services a week to recommend their best ideas to the committee. Co-Chair Senator Chris Karr of Sioux Falls says the challenge is covering all… Read more »

June 19, 2025

Attorney General Jackley announces $100,000 Attorney General Alliance Grant for Internet Crimes Against Children

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has received a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) to enhance the state’s efforts to combat internet crimes against children. “We can better protect children from online predators thanks to this AGA grant,” said Attorney General… Read more »