WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- As we approach the two year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress in 2022.  Senator John Thune on Thursday went to the floor of the U.S. Senate to offer his take on what that has done for the American people. Thune talks about how the bill hasn’t combat inflation and… Read more »

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A 46 year old man from Fort Pierre has been convicted of nine felonies involving two different children. In Stanley County Circuit Court Thursday, Donnie Edwards was found guilty of four counts of First Degree Rape, one count of Fourth Degree Rape, two counts of Aggravated Incest, one count of Incest, and… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will officially kick off tomorrow with opening ceremonies taking place Friday at Harley Davidson Rally Point. City of Sturgis Communications Director Deb Holland says things get underway at 3:00 p.m. Holland says Hultman is being honored posthumously. The opening ceremony will feature a welcome from Sturgis… Read more »

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- South Dakota’s Manufacturing economy is showing signs of stress. Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index for July shows inflation cooling because the economy is slowing down. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says South Dakota’s Manufacturing job numbers were the lowest in the region last month. South Dakota’s manufacturing exports fell by nearly 11-percent in… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to offer a new affordable student loan option that would leverage private financial institutions to cover the cost of college. By guaranteeing loans made through eligible lenders and making sure no interest accrues while students are in school, the Affordable Future Loan Program Act provides students… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen will welcome back its college students and showcase all the community has to offer at the Community Block Party, formerly known as Collegepalooza.  The event, which is free and open to all college students, will also include drawings for gift cards and prizes. Students can learn more about what Aberdeen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – In conjunction with our 140th anniversary, the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is offering a membership special for August 2024. No matter the size, any business or organization can join for just $140, which is good through the end of the year. A commitment to renew membership for 2025 is required… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The Associated School Boards of South Dakota recently announced there were 353 teacher positions open in July in the state. That is a significant increase from last year at this time, when there were 256 openings, nearly 100 fewer than this year. In 2022, there were 225 openings. The numbers include not only… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The America 250 South Dakota Commission has been working to help South Dakota get ready to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.  In addition to Walk 250 by 2026 and a collaboration with the University of South Dakota on the Indian Citizenship Act, the Commission is looking to set up a… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Avera St. Luke’s Hospital has been named a 5-star facility by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings enable consumers to quickly and easily assess the patient experience and quality of care information provided on the Care Compare website. “Our health care workers are dedicated to providing high… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD just installed another new attraction inside the park, the rolling slide at Jack and Jill’s Hill. Mark Hoven, the Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director, explained why the old slide needed to be replaced. Hoven states that the new slide will be safer for children using… Read more »

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – What has not become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before the official start of the annual rally. Sturgis Police Chief Geody Vandewater led a group… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Thursday, August 1st between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM. Mosquito Control surveillance program has identified West Nile Virus in Aberdeen as well as a high number of the Culex species which… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Night Out is coming up on this Tuesday.  It’s an annual event where communities across the country connect with law enforcement. The focus of National Night Out is to get neighborhoods actively involved in preventing crime in their community. Aberdeen Police Sergeant Jordan Majeske provides a preview of what to expect. Majeske discuss… Read more »