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June 19, 2025

Miller to host District 23 Forum Saturday

MILLER, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday, the American Legion in Miller is hosting a District 23 Legislative Round Table. All three members of the district, Senator Mark Lapka, Representatives Spencer Gosch, and Scott Moore are scheduled to appear. Supper will be provided and there will a free will donation for that.  Everyone is invited to attend in… Read more »

June 19, 2025

New Effington woman found mentally incompetent to stand trial

MILBANK, S.D.(KWAT)- A woman charged with Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault for a shooting at a Milbank nursing home during an employee dispute has been found mentally incompetent to stand trial. Carrie Ann Collins of New Effington is alleged to have shot a co-worker in the face with a pistol on January 15th at… Read more »

June 18, 2025

Emerald Ash Borer now located in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the Watertown city limits. The invasive beetle was discovered by City forestry staff during a routine inspection and verified by EAB experts at South Dakota State University. Rodiek (roddick) The Emerald Ash… Read more »

June 18, 2025

Recount showed no change in Pierre City Commission race

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- There is no change in the results of the Pierre City Commission election on June 3rd.  A recount, requested by third place finisher Kevin Larsen was held at the Hughes County Courthouse Wednesday morning. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva started the recount with an explanation of the process to the recount board… Read more »

June 18, 2025

Some lawmakers want 45Q tax credit out of “One Big Beautiful Bill”

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Regional elected officials are hoping to have an impact on the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”. They’ve signed a letter on its way to congress to fight the 45-Q tax credit. That credit is the financial engine that would make Carbon Capture pipelines profitable. State Senator Joy Hohn of Minnehaha County says… Read more »

June 18, 2025

Rising Above Ministries to host livestream June 20-21

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Rising Above Ministries are doing a livestream on Friday & Saturday, June 20th & 21st.  The theme is Confident Hope. Aberdeen resident Melissa Dorn provides a preview.  She talks about her motivation for doing this. Dorn talks about how Arise Church got involved. The theme is Confident Hope and Dorn talks more about… Read more »

June 18, 2025

City of Aberdeen workers applied for union vote

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Workers from across City of Aberdeen departments have filed for a union election, taking a major step toward securing a stronger voice on the job. The vote is scheduled to take place on July 7th and 8th. This campaign to unionize is being led by city employees who want fair pay, better… Read more »

June 17, 2025

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did a first reading on Ordinance 302 which would establish setback for various wind projects. Scott Bader, County Planning and Zoning Director talks about what happened during the committee meetings. Bader talks about how they establish the distances for both municipalities and landowner’s properties. They agree to… Read more »

June 17, 2025

Brown County Fair address fair contracts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley did a conference call with the Fran Romeo Agency & Neste Live during the commission meeting Tuesday. President of Neste Live Andrew Fortin: Fortin told the commission about their business merger they did this year. Fortin discussed how it impacted the Brown County Fair. Owner of… Read more »

June 17, 2025

Brown County Commission hear report on Area IV Senior Nutrition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission heard a report and budget request for 2026 from Marla Kiesz, Executive Director of Area IV Senior Nutrition. Kiesz talks about the location they use here in Aberdeen. Kiesz talks about what they have to do to accomodate for this. Kiesz runs down how many people they make per month… Read more »

June 17, 2025

Brown County Commission hear report on Aberdeen Development Corporation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday heard a report and budget request for 2026 from the CEO of the Aberdeen Development Corporation, Tim Hanigan. Hanigan describe the pillars that they follow. Hanigan broke down each pillar starting with growing the city. Hanigan talks about expansion of current businesses. Hannigan discus entrepreneurship talking about… Read more »