WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A Watertown man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday for taking the life of another Watertown man last fall. Police were called to the home of Corey Ross at 418 2nd Avenue Southeast on September 11th, where they found Ronnie Silas dead. Ross was charged with Aggravated Assault–a Class 3 felony–and pleaded… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- We have had several reports of someone impersonating an officer, claiming to be calling about a legal matter that requires immediate attention. The scammer is impersonating “Detective Tim Morgan,” with the phone number 605-301-5542. The scammer’s voicemail has been setup to say, “You have reached the Aberdeen Police Department all deputies are… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The legislators from District 3 representing Aberdeen appeared on the Nightly Report on KSDN recapping this year’s session. All three legislators asked how lobbyists dictate the way they vote on issues. Senator Carl Perry: Representative Al Novstrup Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: All three were asked about the line between religion and public schools.  A… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, legislators representing Aberdeen appeared on KSDN Nightly Report to recap the 2025 session.  The program itself lasted for about two hours. Each were asked for their overview of how the session went in general: Senator Carl Perry: Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: Representative Al Novstrup: We discussed one cut that didn’t occur this… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Allevity Entertainment has announced they will be doing upgrade to their facility. Owner Al Novstrup talked about studies release which motivated the changes. Novstrup discuss the goal is to improve the dining part of the business. Novstrup talks about what is coming up for the weekend. Novstrup inform the public where they can… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, as part of Governor Rhoden’s Open for Opportunity tour made a stop in Aberdeen.  Rhoden spent the day at Northern State University, BAE Systems, & ATEC Academy next to Aberdeen Central High School. Governor Rhoden discuss the purpose of the tour. This year saw a major changeover legislators compare to years… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Governor Larry Rhoden made a stop in Aberdeen as part of the Open for Opportunity Tour.  Governor Rhoden appeared on the Midday Report on KSDN. Rhoden gave his overall thoughts on this year’s 100th legislative session. Governor Rhoden brought into the 2025 Governors Cup Trophy that South Dakota won for the second straight… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Wednesday sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to request the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) develop a transparent set of crop insurance requirements for disaster assistance programs. This request comes after ambiguous guidance in previous programs required producers to return a portion of… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(Jerry Oster)- When Governor Kristi Noem released her final budget last December, South Dakota Public Broadcasting faced a big financial hit. The Governor recommended a three point eight million dollar reduction in the broadcaster.s budget. That would have decimated employee numbers and greatly reduced local programming. Late in this year’s legislative session, the Appropriations… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden will be in Aberdeen for day three of his Open for Opportunity Tour. Governor Rhoden will highlight Aberdeen’s growing economy by visiting BAE Systems, which provides some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defense. He will also invest in the future of South Dakota’s workforce by making… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s National Agriculture Week (March 16-22, 2025). The theme for 2025 is Together We Grow. South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Secretary Hunter Roberts said working together tends to get more accomplished. Governor Larry Rhoden said he sees international trade and value added ag projects as two areas that could be… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- It is never too early or too late to take charge of your brain health. Growing evidence shows that modifying certain risk factors and promoting healthy behaviors can reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementia by up to 40%. “March is National Nutrition Month, so what better time to take… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced the No 340B Savings for Transgender Care Act to prohibit covered entities in the 340B drug program from using their savings to offer free or discounted procedures such as transgender surgeries or hormone replacement therapy. “Transgender surgeries do not qualify as essential, life-saving… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed six agriculture bills in honor of National Agriculture Day. “Ag is King in South Dakota, and as a lifelong West River Rancher, I am deeply committed to ensuring that it thrives,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “These bills are an important show of support for the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session, the South Dakota Senate addressed SB103.  The bill would ban vote centers from being used during elections.  Brown County is among those that use vote centers.  The bill was defeated on the Senate Floor. During Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel addressed… Read more »