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September 16, 2024

Aberdeen City Council address 2025 budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council did their second reading for the 2025 city budget. There were no changes from the resolution that was discussed two weeks ago.  Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien was asked about a new position at the Aberdeen Police Department. Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil describe… Read more »

September 16, 2024

Aberdeen Development Corporation opposes IM28

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce announced that they would be opposing IM28(Repeal of Consumption Tax).  At Monday night’s city council meeting, the Aberdeen Development Corporation announced they also are opposing IM28. Executive Director Mike Bockorny talks about how vague the measure is. Bockorny discuss how they try to define the work… Read more »

September 16, 2024

Digital sign boards to appear on South Dakota interstates as early as 2025

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- If you travel South Dakota’s interstate system you will notice some new digital message boards next year.  Christina Bennett with the South Dakota Department of Transportation says the state’s current system of information boards are getting old and beyond their useful life. South Dakota will replace all of the current board and add… Read more »

September 16, 2024

437 Project happening in South Dakota this week

SOUTH DAKOTA(KCCR)- The 3rd annual 437 Project begins Thursday on the South Dakota/Wyoming border.  The 437 Project will lead 12 runners across South Dakota raising awareness and funds for the Helpline Center and 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.  Lexie Warejcka of Platte says she’s running to represent rural South Dakota. A brief stop on the… Read more »

September 16, 2024

Former owner of radio stations inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame

CHAMBERLAIN, S.D.(KCCR)- A former owner of K-C-C-R and dozens of radio stations in South Dakota is now forever enshrined in the South Dakota Hall of Fame in Chamberlain, Dean Sorenson says he’s honored to be joining such a special group of South Dakotans. Even though his ownership is through Sorenson remains engaged with radio because… Read more »

September 15, 2024

Aberdeen Fire Rescue respond to home fire Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Sunday at 7:20am, Aberdeen Fire Rescue dispatched to the 600 block of South Rock Street for reported smoke coming from a residence.  Fire crews arrived and found moderate smoke conditions coming from a single-story home.  Crews located and quickly extinguished fire that had spread from the walls into the attic area… Read more »

September 14, 2024

Recap of District 1 House Candidate Forum held Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Candidates looking to representing District 1 held their candidate forum Saturday at the K.O.Lee Library.  All the candidates are seeking their first term in the South Dakota Legislature.  They are the following:  Republicans Christopher Reder & Logan Manhart, Democrats Steven McCleerey(who looking to return to the legislature) & Mark Sumption, and Libertarians Tamara(Ta-Mar-A)… Read more »

September 14, 2024

Recap of District 3 House Candidate Forum held Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Saturday morning, candidates looking to represent District 3 which is most of Aberdeen held their forum at the K.O.Lee Library.  The candidates are incumbent Brandei Schaefbauer(R), challengers Al Novstrup(R) & Erin Rudner(D).  Each candidates address several issues asked by the audience. District 3 Economic Development: Each candidate was asked the key to… Read more »

September 13, 2024

2024 Walk to end Alzheimer’s on September 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Aberdeen-area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Strode Activity Center athletic fields on the former Presentation College campus. *In case of inclement weather, the event… Read more »

September 13, 2024

Senator Thune discuss VP Harris’s record not her position

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this week, Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate to address Vice President Kamala Harris’s over the last four years. Thune talked about her position when she ran for president back in 2019. Thune spoke about her flip flopping of positions now running for president in 2024. Senator… Read more »

September 13, 2024

Mitchell baseball rape case comes to an end

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Prosecutors say it’s a crime that’s been happening among Mitchell Legion baseball players for years and, thanks to a brave victim, it may finally stop. It’s a case we’ve been following for more than a year. Six former Mitchell Legion baseball players were initially charged with raping a teammate at… Read more »

September 13, 2024

Watertown Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Burglary and Assault

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- 33-year-old Charles Michael Taylor, was sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison on September 11, 2024, following his conviction on burglary and aggravated assault charges. Taylor had been accused of a series of offenses that occurred on March 1, 2024, including entering occupied homes, assault, and damaging property. Taylor had initially… Read more »

September 12, 2024

Pros and Cons of IM28(Consumption Tax Repeal)

YANKTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- League of Women Voters on Thursday hosted a forum addressing IM28.  The initiated measure addresses what South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley describe as the repeal of the consumption tax. Speaking in favor of the measure was Dakotan for Health founder Rick Weiland and opposing was the South Dakota Retailers Association President Nathan… Read more »

September 12, 2024

South Dakota Film Festival underway today

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Film Festival gets underway starting today through Sunday at the Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen.  A total of 65 films will be airing for the course of the four days.  A total of eight sessions will be taking place. Cost is $10 per session.  Tickets can be purchased online or at… Read more »