PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- This year’s election is still a couple of months away, and already, there are issues dealing with the 2026 election. A Florida man wants to sponsor a ballot measure to require prayer in all South Dakota schools.Attorney General Marty Jackley has advised the Secretary of State that non-residents aren’t allowed to sponsor ballot… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Crew members from the Navy’s newest ship, the U-S-S Pierre, are visiting their ship’s namesake city this week.  The seven sailors spent part of their Tuesday night as guests of the Pierre City Commission.  Pierre’s Commander Justin Guernsey says the crew is excited to see what Pierre is all about. The Pierre is… Read more »

WHITE RIVER, S.D.(DRGNews)- Firefighters are still dealing with 90+ degree heat and gusty winds as they work to extinguish the Power Dam Road Fire northwest of White River in south-central South Dakota. Diane Mann-Klager (clay-grr) is a Natural Resource Officer and a Public Information Officer for the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. She told DRG… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune on Tuesday went on the floor of the Senate to address national security as the National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA) is set to expire at the end of the month. Senator Thune before commenting on this offered his thought on the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Thune moved… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(South Dakota Searchlight)- A 56-year-old Aberdeen man has become the first person charged under a new South Dakota law that bans computer-generated child pornography. William Webster Bragg was indicted by a Brown County grand jury on one count of distributing child pornography and six counts of child pornography possession for “crimes that occurred on… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Republican governors from five states– including South Dakota– have sent a letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker regarding its settlement with student athletes on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships. The letter points out that NIL sponsorships are more popular among “Power Five” athletic conferences, but the proposed settlement will hit colleges and… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)-  At Monday night’s meeting during the open public forum, Rick Weiland, representing Dakotans for Health, presented arguments in favor of IM 28, a measure to repeal the state-level grocery tax. At the September 4, 2024, meeting, the Watertown City Council voted on approving a resolution to oppose the passing of Initiated Measure 28… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Walk to End Alzheimer’s is coming up this Saturday at the Strode Activities Center Athletic Field.  Executive Director of the South Dakota Alzheimer’s Association, Leslie Morrow provided a preview. Before doing that we got update on the latest developments dealing with the disease starting with a new drug that was recently approved by… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) ALLEY CLOSED:  Weather permitting, beginning at 7am on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, the following alley will be closed to thru traffic for asphalt resurfacing: 3rd Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE between S. Main St. & S. Lincoln St.  The alley is scheduled to be closed until approximately 5pm Friday, September 20th or until… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »