WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIT) – Mayors from more than 200 U.S. cities have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urging him to call the Senate back from its August recess to discuss legislation which would widen background checks on gun purchases.  South Dakota Senator John Thune says he doubts the Senate will return… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Monday, August 12th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am.  The alternate night would be Tuesday, August 13th between the hours of 8:00 pm and 1:00 am. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D. (Press Release) – The following has been compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday August 3, 2019 to 6 a.m. Thursday August 8, 2019:   Item Sturgis Rapid City District District Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 89 26 115 95 Misc Drug Arrests 117 33 150 125 Felony Drug Arrests 63 18 81… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) – The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closing daily at 7:30 p.m. beginning this Saturday, August 10 through the remainder of the season, which concludes Sunday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. For further information, please contact the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry office at 626-7015.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – As the summer winds down there will be plenty of opportunities for individuals in the area to donate blood. A number of blood drives are scheduled for the last two weeks in August. Abbie Arneson, Senior Donor Recruitment Representative with Vitalant, talked about the schedule. She said there are also other… Read more »

REDFIELD, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Redfield will open the upcoming school year with a brand new facility. The finishing touches are being applied to the $23 million project, according to Superintendent George Seiler. He said that the school will feature a total makeover. Naturally, everybody is excited about using the new facilities.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The hours of operation have been updated at Wylie Park for August and September. August Hours: Brown County Fair Week (Gift Shop, Concession Stands and Rides): August 12 – August 14 (Monday – Wednesday): 10:00 am – 9:00 pm August 15 – August 18 (Thursday – Sunday): 10:00 am –… Read more »

BURKE, S.D. (KELO) – The little town of Burke South Dakota has been devastated by straight line winds, or maybe a tornado, authorities are not sure yet. Mayor Tom Glover says many buildings have been severely damaged.   The Mayor has heard of just two minor injuries, so it could have been a lot worse.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – While the deadline to register for federal disaster assistance has passed, the State of South Dakota, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal partners continue to work on recovery for South Dakota communities impacted by the severe storms and flooding in April and May. Residents who registered with FEMA… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D. (WNAX) – The South Dakota Board of Regents is setting up a work group that will reshape the “Dakota’s Promise” scholarship program for next year. The version introduced this year was killed by the legislature. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring is a member of the work group and says they will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The City of Aberdeen has scheduled a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 8th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 1:00 AM. The adulticiding equipment is noisy and travels at 10 mph.  The mosquito control trucks are identified and travel with a flashing yellow light. To ensure… Read more »

MOBRIDGE, S.D. (DRG) – Up to baseball sized hail assaulted homes, buildings and crops overnight as a strong storm system, and in some areas two strong systems rumbled through north central South Dakota overnight. National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Connelly says things started about 7pm in the Mobridge area.   (Photo Credit – Leigh Leesman)… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – UPDATE (8/7/19): Veteran Jerry Meadows says he has yet to raise most of the money he was hoping for.  Please see the story below to learn how to donate.   Veteran Jerry Meadows is walking from Sisseton to Aberdeen to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project. The 61-year-old… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – A South Dakota legislative committee met in Pierre on Tuesday looking at the impacts and costs of methamphetamine addiction. The group is studying the adequacy and effectiveness of the state’s prevention, intervention and law enforcement efforts. At their mid-day break, Committee Chair, Senator Troy Heinert of Mission says there are multiple… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — President of the South Dakota Farmer’s Union, Doug Sombke, reacting to China’s latest shot in the trade war, says: China has announced it will no longer purchase any U.S. farm products. Sombke doesn’t think Beijing is bluffing so there are even tougher times ahead for the agriculture economy. He says… Read more »