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May 7, 2025

Noem cuts FEMA grant program that benefited South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Nearly $10 million in FEMA grants will not be coming to South Dakota, because of a decision by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The grants were part of a program called Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, or BRIC. Noem ended the program last month, calling it “wasteful” and “ineffective.” However, the FEMA website… Read more »

May 7, 2025

Senator Mark Lapka discuss Prison Project Reset Committee

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Prison Project Reset Task Force has been meeting since the end of the legislative session back in March.  One member of that committee is District 23 Senator Mark Lapka(Lap-Key). Lapka talks about the purpose of the task force. Lapka talks about what he’s learned so far after the first two meetings. Lapka… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Intersection of 9th Ave NW & N 1st St closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED: Weather permitting, beginning at 8 am on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: 9th Ave. NW & N. 1st St. The intersection is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm or until finished. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

May 6, 2025

This week is National Travel and Tourism Week

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) is hitting the road during National Travel and Tourism Week, carrying a powerful message to communities across the state: Tourism Isn’t Just Fun – It’s Fuel for Our Economy! Now in its 42nd year, NTTW highlights the essential contributions of tourism to both local and national… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Lake County Commission reject landowners petition addressing CO2 pipeline

LAKE COUNTY, S.D.(KELO)- Carbon Capture Pipeline opponents in Lake County are trying to decide what’s next. On Tuesday morning, the Lake County Commission rejected petitions they turned in two weeks ago…calling for a public vote of proposed pipeline ordinances.  County Commissioner Adam Leighton: Frustrations are running high for Lake County landowners trying to call for… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Olive Drive from 15th Ave NW to Willow Drive closed Tuesday & Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for culvert replacement and patching: Olive Drive From 15th Ave. NW to Willow Drive The road is scheduled to remain closed till approximately 5pm Wednesday or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Recap of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  In a meeting that lasted about five minutes Tuesday, the Brown County Commission did the following: The Commission approved a rental agreement with All Seasons Motorsports for the golf carts that will be used at this year’s Brown County Fair. The Commission approved transfers of two Chevrolet vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office(2015 Traverse… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Big Stone City Council hear comments on possible new mens prison

BIG STONE CITY, S.D. (KDIO Radio & Northern Plain News) — Big Stone City Mayor Steve Brown called the regular council meeting to order Monday, May 5, in front of a packed house of area residents. After regular business, Brown opened the floor for public comment on the proposal to build the South Dakota State… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Controlled burn in Arlington became uncontrolled

ARLINGTON, S.D.(KWAT)- A controlled burn northeast of Arlington got out of control Monday afternoon, and kept dozens of firefighters busy. The fire left the intended burn area and spread into nearby CRP land. Fire departments from Arlington, Volga, Sinai, Bruce and Lake Preston were called out to bring it under control and extinguish it. That… Read more »

May 6, 2025

Meth bust in Watertown

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–Watertown police executed a search warrant in northeast Watertown late last week that resulted in the arrest of a man and the seizure of meth, cash, and two rifles. They arrested Bradley Raderschadt (rotter-shot), who was booked into the Codington County Jail on $10,000 cash bond. Police Captain Ryan Beauchamp (bo-champ) says they… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Dakota Street from 6th to 7th Ave NE closed Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for emergency sewer line replacement: Dakota St. From 6th Ave. NE to 7th Ave. NE The road is scheduled to remain closed thru Wednesday, May 7th, until approximately 5pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised… Read more »

May 5, 2025

Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien address flood maps

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien told the Aberdeen City Council at the end of meeting Monday that the city once again has to work on flood plain maps. Bobzien talks about the process.

May 5, 2025

Aberdeen City Council address parking in downtown Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council, the council address a pair of ordinances addressing parking specifically in downtown Aberdeen. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) talks about the first ordinance dealing with repealing the Parking Board. Wager talks about the board that was introduced back in 2019. Wager explains the purpose of the ordinance.… Read more »