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November 14, 2024

Teddy Bear Picnic at the K.O. Lee Public Library on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Come along to our enchanting Teddy Bear Picnic! Remember to bring your picnic blanket and beloved teddy bear for a delightful story session suitable for all ages. Enjoy engaging stories, sing along to cheerful tunes and unleash your creativity with crafts. We’ll also provide a special teddy bear toast snack for… Read more »

November 14, 2024

SD Chamber of Commerce President, David Owen, recaps 2024 election numbers

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry President David Owen made a stop at Engels Event Company in Aberdeen on Thursday to recap the 2024 election. Owen speaks on voter registration numbers in the state of South Dakota. Owen mentions rumors of gerrymandering. Owen talks about voter turnout numbers in… Read more »

November 14, 2024

Two people dead following single vehicle crash northeast of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Two people died early Saturday morning in a single vehicle crash eight miles northeast of Aberdeen, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Zachary Deen Rathert, the driver, and a passenger, Kyle Anthony Tempel, were traveling westbound on Brown County 13 near the intersection of 393rd Avenue in a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander. The vehicle left the roadway… Read more »

November 14, 2024

Miss Aberdeen Coronation coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Miss Aberdeen Committee holds this contest. Each year in November where the contestants participate in hopes of being a part of the new Royal Family! The evening public portion of the contest includes a introduction and presentation of the candidates as they showcase their public speaking abilities and and poise during… Read more »

November 14, 2024

SD Legislature’s Appropriation Committee met Thursday

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota just finished the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year. The Legislature’s Appropriations committee was told Thursday revenues are down. Derek Johnson of the Bureau of Finance and Management says the budget assumed three-percent growth. The farm economy is down sharply, as witnessed by decreased tax revenues from farm equipment sales.… Read more »

November 14, 2024

Watertown City Manager resigns to take same post at Harrisburg

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) –Watertown’s city manager is leaving. Amanda Mack has turned in her resignation to the city council, and has accepted a similar position in Harrisburg. Mack was hired as Watertown’s first-ever city manager in May of 2021, and began her duties the following month. She came to Watertown after serving as city manager of… Read more »

November 14, 2024

Codington County honors Jeremy Storm as 2024 Veteran of the Year

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- In sincere recognition of service and dedication, Jeremy Storm has been named the 2024 Veteran of the Year for Codington County. Selected by his peers for his unwavering contributions and support of veterans, their dependents, and the community, Jeremy’s efforts have left a lasting impact on many lives. Jeremy’s military service began… Read more »

November 14, 2024

Senator Rounds look ahead to 2025

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Governor Kristi Noem is headed to Washington – as President elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security. She’ll be grilled by Senators during the required confirmation hearings. Senator Mike Rounds says those hearings can be gruelling. Senator Rounds says the Governor will be part of a strong team,… Read more »

November 14, 2024

South Dakota Farmers Union approve Senator Thune’s promotion

HURON, S.D.(Press Release)- Wednesday’s announcement that South Dakota Senator John Thune will be Majority Leader is good news for U.S. agriculture said South Dakota Farmers Union President, Doug Sombke. “Senator Thune understands the importance of agriculture to our state and America. He has always been a great advocate for agriculture and rural communities. We are… Read more »

November 13, 2024

Senator Thune react to being elected Senate Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday morning, the Republican Caucus behind a closed door vote elected Senator John Thune to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell as Senator Majority Leader starting in 2025. Senator Thune talks about the agenda going forward beginning in 2025. Thune compares how he will lead to his predecessor Senator McConnell. Thune discuss his relationship… Read more »

November 13, 2024

Open enrollment now underway for healthcare for 2025

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- For those without Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance coverage there is the insurance exchange at Healthcare.gov. Shannon Hills, the Regional Administrator for the exchange, describes the kinds of coverage South Dakotans can find on the website. Federal law recommend that Americans be covered by some kind of insurance.  For those who can’t get… Read more »

November 13, 2024

Senator John Thune elected Wednesday new U.S. Senate Majority Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, completing a momentous shift in their leadership that elevates a top deputy of Mitch McConnell into a key position as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Thune, 63, is in his fourth Senate term and… Read more »

November 13, 2024

Aberdeen Community Theatre to do “A Tuna Christmas”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Community Theatre will be doing their final performance for 2024 with the play “A Tuna Christmas”. Managing Director Brian Schultz describes what the play is about. The two actors performing are Tony Kollman and Eliot Lucas. Schultz runs down the dates, and cost for the shows. “A Tuna Christmas” is the… Read more »

November 13, 2024

Queen’s Cartoonists coming to Aberdeen Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Arts Council is hosting the Queen’s Cartoonists this Monday here in Aberdeen. Executive Director Jason Hill describe who they are. Hill discuss the ticket prices for this event on Monday. The performance will take place at the Aberdeen Civic Theatre.