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April 30, 2025

Brian Bengs declare candidacy for U.S. Senate seat

HOT SPRINGS, S.D.(Press Release)- Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Brian Bengs officially declared his candidacy as an Independent in the 2026 election for South Dakota’s U.S. Senate seat. A husband, father, dual service military veteran, attorney, former criminal justice professor at Northern State University, and recent Wind Cave National Park Ranger, Bengs pledges to… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Enterprise St from Maloney to Capital Ave NE closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Wednesday, April 30, 2025, B&B Contracting will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: Enterprise St. From Maloney Ave NE to Capital Ave NE The road is scheduled to remain closed until approximately 8pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Origin of Brule’

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brule’ is a Native American music group started back in the early 1990s. Founder and producer Paul LaRoche(La-Rush) talks about the group came about. LaRoche talks about growing up as an adopted child in Minnesota. Upon the death of his adopted parents, his wife Kathy discovered information that led her to follow up… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Watertown Municipal Utilities see increase in budget bill

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown Municipal Utilities has reported an increase in the average budget bill for its customers. During Monday’s board meeting, Director of Administration Adam Karst disclosed that the average budget bill customers are seeing an increase. Which is approximately $28 higher than last year’s average. Watertown Municipal Utilities sends out budget bill letters in… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day

OMAHA, N.E.(KCCR)- The U-S Drug Enforcement Administration is recognized Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday with partners in the public health, law enforcement and community organization arenas.   Emily Murray with the D-E-A’s Omaha office says they’re partnering to save lives. Murray says two years ago, the Centers for Disease Control reported over 105-thousand deaths from synthetic opioids… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Senator Rounds attend Pope Francis funeral

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KCCR)- South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds was one of five America Senators who attended funeral services last weekend for Pope Francis.  Rounds says he was asked Thursday if he could flyout Friday. Rounds says it was a quick trip over a long distance. Rounds says he was astounded by the reverence everyone had for… Read more »

April 29, 2025

K.O.Lee hosting a kids event Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The K.O.Lee public library will be celebrating El Día del Niño, a special day dedicated to children and families. This event brings together the Aberdeen community to honor the Hispanic tradition of Children’s Day in a fun and welcoming space. There will be stories, games for all ages, snacks, and more. Come… Read more »

April 29, 2025

Arby’s to help with the homeless today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Aberdeen Homeless Coaltion made a presentation to the Brown County Commission. Kathy Zerr talks about what the coalition does. Today Arby’s in Aberdeen is doing a fundraiser to help with homeless.  Senator Carl Perry:  

April 29, 2025

Water tower project plans hits a roadblock

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At the end of Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, City Manager Robin Bobzien updated the council on the water tower and transmission project. Bobzien reports about a snafu involving getting a review for the project. Bobzien talks about how this could impact the bidding process. The city council may address this at… Read more »

April 28, 2025

Recap of Town Hall held Monday at K.O.Lee Library

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Democrats hosted their fourth and final town hall in this cycle at the K.O.Lee Library on Monday night.  The feature speakers were the potential U.S. Senate candidate Julian Beaudion(Bo-Do-Won) and Nikki Gronli who worked in the USDA under President Biden’s administration. Gronli talked about the purpose of these forums. Citizens… Read more »

April 28, 2025

Second Project Prison Reset meeting to meet in Springfield

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Tuesday mark the second meeting of the Project Prison Reset task force. You can find the full agenda for the meeting here. The meeting materials, including the site submissions, are available here. Media outlets are encouraged to attend the sessions on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm CT/11:00 am MT… Read more »

April 28, 2025

Sioux Falls Airport to require REAL ID compliant card for flying

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- You may face an unexpected delay in your next trip through the security checkpoint at the Sioux Falls airport. Starting next Monday, state-issued driver’s licenses or identification that is not ‘REAL ID” compliant will no longer be accepted by the TSA. Captain Adam Zishka (ZISH-kuh) of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s office says… Read more »

April 28, 2025

27-year-old man charged with sexual contact with a minor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Sioux Falls Police have arrested a 27-year old man for sexual contact with a minor. The incident happened at about 4:15 Sunday morning at a hotel on West 12th street. Police say Darick Creek entered an unlocked hotel room, and began groping a four-year old girl who was sleeping on a couch.… Read more »

April 28, 2025

NSU’s Day of Champions planned for Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)– The Northern State University Athletic Department and United Way of Northeastern South Dakota are teaming up for the 23rd annual Day of Champions on Saturday, May 3. The Day of Champions began in 2002 as a collaborative service initiative between Northern and the United Way. Since then, more than 3,400 NSU student-athletes… Read more »

April 28, 2025

Rosebud Sioux Tribe declares state of emergency

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELOLAND) — The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has declared a state of emergency because of the severe weather impacting the area. The tribe’s Facebook communications page posted an announcement from President Kathleen Wooden Knife. “Due to the enormity and ongoing impact of the storm affecting several of our communities—and with more damage continuing to be… Read more »