PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)– On Thursday, Governor Larry Rhoden ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on August 31, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “This violence in Minneapolis took place during mass while the… Read more »

DELL RAPIDS, S.D.(Press Release) – Media outlets confirmed this evening that Rep. Richard Vasgaard tragically passed away following an accident. South Dakota State House leadership issued the following statements: “I was honored to serve alongside Rep. Richard Vasgaard,” said South Dakota Speaker of the House Jon Hansen. “Richard brought humility, wisdom, and a steady voice… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)—Billy Mawhiney, local nonprofit leader, husband, father and proud citizen of the Wyandotte Nation, has formally announced his campaign for the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Afterschool Network, Mawhiney is a longstanding and passionate champion for communities across South Dakota. Raised in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual Fall Residential Cleanup will run from August 29th to September 14th.  At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Landfill Manager Mike Scott asked the commission to waive the fees. Scott inform the commission this cycle is landfill only. Scott compared the numbers from the spring this year to that of 2024 spring… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, the Aberdeen Police Department was involved in two occasions involving reports of weapon near two elementary schools. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil reacted to both occasions.  The first dealt with what happened near Aberdeen Roncalli Primary School. McNeil talked about the response of the Aberdeen Police Department to this. Police was… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Wednesday at about 11:49 this morning, officers responded to report of people shooting a suppressed rifle in the 300 blk of N. Kline St. The caller reported they could see and hear the shots being fired and had pictures as well as video to share with the officers when they arrived.… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D.(Press Release) – Lake Area Technical College celebrated its first stop on its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour, Friday night at the Redfield vs. Leola-Frederick football game. The evening featured a scholarship presentation, community fun and recognition of one outstanding student-athlete. Jerica Ratigan, a senior at Redfield High School, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to… Read more »

HURON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Saturday at the South Dakota State Fair is South Dakota Farmers Union Day. The itinerary for the day is as followed: 11:30am-1pm- The Farmers Share Luncheon that include sandwich, chips, and drink for only $2 the same price that farmers make off of it. 1-2pm- Forum with this year’s theme “Who pays… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- LifeServe’s new Blood Donor Center in Pierre is open. During a ribbon cutting event on Monday, LifeServe President/CEO Stacy Sime said the support from the Pierre and Fort Pierre Communities is what made it happen. Sime lives in Des Moines, IA, but is originally from the Milbank, SD, area. She said she loves… Read more »

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KWAT)–The National Weather Service office in Grand Forks has issued a summary on a tornado that dropped down near Dakota Magic Casino on the South Dakota-North Dakota border last Thursday. The rope tornado was an EF-1 on the Fujita Scale. It was on the ground for a mile-and-a-half and reached a maximum… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday.  During the Open Forum they heard an issue from resident Matt Elsen regarding a road near the bridge in the Hecla area. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers responded. No action could be made by the commission since they are not allowed to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council address a resolution dealing with ABCRRA.  ABCRRA stands for Aberdeen Brown County Regional Railroad Authority. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er): The three counties added since 2007 are Edmunds, Spink, and Beadle. Wager reached out to the South Dakota State Railroad Board. Wager also addressed… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed buying land just west of the First Baptist Church on Melgaard Road. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman talked about the motivation being this plan. Schaunaman talks about how they decided on the land next to First Baptist Church. Schaunaman discuss how this item was going to be funded. Councilman… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council heard a report Monday night from Aberdeen Economic Development Manager Amber Schwab about improvements to the Home Day Care program. Schwab preview what she was going to address to the council. Schwab discuss some of the improvements made.  First off talking about what her department can do. Schwab told… Read more »