PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota is making progress on improving teacher pay…but it isn’t easy going. The state’s Teacher Compensation Review Board is beginning the annual process of making recommendations to the legislature to improve teacher pay. It’s been slow going since the review board was created ten years ago, with state teacher pay ranking at… Read more »

WASHINTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds isn’t concerned about a proposed cut of over 300-million dollars to the Essential Air Service program.  The program provides subsidies to regional airlines in exchange for limited air service to large airline hubs across the county.  Rounds says the Office of Management and Budget recommended the cut and… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, they received a report from Director Bea Smith with NSU’s Innovation and Startup Center.  Smith reflect back on 2024 and look ahead to the remainder of 2025. Smith discuss the mission and where the funding comes from for the center. Smith talks about how they are reaching… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council heard request for funding needed for improvements to the water treatment plant. Superintendent Amanda Fischer talks about what the funding is for. The cost for the improvements is over $4.6 million.  Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen talks about the funding coming from the ARPA funds that needs to be… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  During the open forun, Verne Preszler with DAV of Aberdeen provided good news to the Aberdeen City Council. Preszler announced funding needed for a new fountain at Moccasin Creek has been achieved. Preszler discuss how much money was raised through various agencies. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman complimented them for their efforts. They would… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Following the recount that was held Monday afternoon, the results didn’t change from election night.  Chad Nilson was declared the winner of the Southeast District with 124 votes.  Kurt Preszler following the recount remained at 123 & Tiffany Langer was third with 79 votes. On Election Day, vote tabulating machines were used to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Prairie Partners Master Gardeners are featuring four gardens plus a bonus for the Aberdeen Spring Garden Walk. View plantings on Thursday, June 19, from 1 to 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $12 and can bought at Kessler’s, Natural Abundance, Hitch N Post, Parkview Nursery, and Ken’s SuperFair Foods in Aberdeen. These tickets… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cuts to funding for the Essential Air Service have been included in the Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress.  Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says right now, the bill cuts E-A-S funding by 308-million dollars. Jundt says the Department of Transportation has been in contact with the state’s three E-A-S airports in Pierre, Watertown… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters say a proposed federal budget cut could cripple their services. Rep. Dusty Johnson voted for a House recision bill that would eliminate public media funding. Friends of SDPB say that would hurt rural news, education, and emergency alerts. Johnson’s spokesperson says the Congressman values SDPB’s work.… Read more »

IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Toby Doeden for South Dakota tour made a stop Sunday at Ipswich.  Before fielding questions, Doeden talked about what he would do as Governor if elected. Doeden talks about doing a Department of External Revenue to help with property tax relief. Doeden believes non-residents needs to pay their fair share of taxes… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Fox News Sunday’s host Shannon Breem did a pre-recorded interview with U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune which aired on Sunday.  Interview focused on two different topics. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Bream asked Senator Thune about the Democrats and the Congressional Budget Office’s concerns. Thune reminds everyone if the Trump Tax Cut… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Across the nation on Saturday, gatherings protesting President Trump, dubbed “No Kings” rallies flooded streets in all 50 states. The day happens to coincide with President Trump’s birthday and the Military Parade in Washington, DC honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary. Millions of Americans were expected to denounce what organizers… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday night, group advocating for property rights versus Summit Carbon Solution’s request for the CO2 pipeline held a celebration in Aberdeen.  This following the passing of HB1052(No eminent domain for the CO2 pipeline) by the South Dakota Legislature and the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission denying Summit’s request for the pipeline for… Read more »