ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of the Aberdeen Area invite you to attend a Candidate Forum with candidates running for Aberdeen City Council in the Southwest and Southeast Districts. The forum will be on Monday, May 12th starting at 5:30 pm and ending at… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakota State University hosted its commencement ceremonies on Saturday to celebrate the graduating class of 2025. The attendance of one of their honored guests, former South Dakota Governor and current Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, sparked protests in Madison. Leading up to graduation weekend, there was still… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In the past few months, the United States federal government has levied tariffs on a variety of products from multiple countries. Some of those tariffs have been raised, some lowered and some postponed while negotiations take place. With South Dakota located in the middle of the country, the impact of implementing tariffs can… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The man accused of murdering Chief Deputy Sheriff Ken Prorock was back in court Thursday. A Moody County judge approved a motion allowing Joseph Hoek(Hook) to add a third attorney to his defense team. The prosecution is watching closely amid concerns Hoek’s defense could pursue an insanity plea. Attorney General Marty Jackley… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department is not ready to give up on the Spring Creek resort.  Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeeteren says the department did not get any proposals following a second request for prospectus to operate the restaurant. Earlier this year officials said if the got no… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning Monday morning, May 12th, 2025, the following road/bridge will be closed to thru traffic: 10th Ave. SE From Riverside Dr. to the East Entrance of the Trinity Lutheran Church Work will include the replacement of the 10th Ave. SE bridge over Moccasin Creek.  Recreational Trails will also be closed between 8th… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this week the Aberdeen Police Department release their annual report for the year 2024. The mission of the police department is the following: “Our mission is to serve the community of Aberdeen in a collaborative effort to enhance the quality of life through crime prevention, enforcement of laws, promotion of safety, and… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota has a new Vehicle Registration system in place…but state legislators are still dealing with problems from the old system. Several state employees were prosecuted for fraudulent activities related to the vehicle registration process over the past year. Thursday morning, the legislature’s Government Operations and Audit Committee heard from the Department of… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A Watertown man, James R. Oleson, 33, was sentenced on May 5th in a child abuse case dating back to March 1, 2017. According to court documents from the South Dakota Unified Judicial System, Oleson received a 15-year prison sentence with 7 years suspended, after entering a guilty plea on February 19, 2025.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, Congressman Dusty Johnson did a tele-town hall from his offices in Washington, D.C. where he fielded questions from voters in the state. Johnson was asked about DOGE’s impact on VA(Veterans Administration) benefits. Johnson reminds the voters that reconciliation process can’t touch social security benefits. Johnson was asked whether illegal immigrants have… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual Run with the Police 5K will be taking place at Wylie Park on Saturday, May 10th. Detective Justine Charles inform the public about registration for this event. Charles talks about where the fundraiser goes to. Charles talks about the opportunity to meet with local law enforcement. Charles talks about some of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday the Aberdeen Postal Service in conjunction with the United Way of NorthEast South Dakota are doing their food drive to help the community.  This year marks the 34th anniversary the NALC(National Association of Letter Carriers) has been doing this across the country. Communications & Impact Coordinator for United Way,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »