Hub City Radio News

To submit a news story, please email Scott at news@hubcityradio.com.


February 23, 2026

This week is the final week for Rec Skate at the Odde Ice Arena

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department is announcing the final day of rec skate at the Odde Ice Arena will be Sunday, March 1st. The schedule for this final week of Rec Skate will be Monday and Tuesday from 4-6pm, and Sunday, March 1st from 6-9pm.  No Rec Skate on Wednesday… Read more »

February 23, 2026

Senate Committee on Appropriations send SB225 to the 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Committee on Appropriation voted on SB225.  The bill would apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts. Prime sponsor is Senator Mark Lapka of Leola who’s on the committee. Senator Taffy Howard of Rapid City is also on the committee and moved it to the… Read more »

February 23, 2026

The AAHS is ready for the Bow Wow Boogie

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Area Humane Society is gearing up for the Bow Wow Boogie with the event approaching fast. Mona Smith tells us what is all included in the event. Smith says it’s not too late for you or your business to make a donation for the Silent Auction While variety… Read more »

February 23, 2026

Mid-America economy update

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Farm exports are down, and that’s hurting the regional economy. Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index fell into slightly negative territory last month, after two straight months in the positive range. Still, Economist Dr. Ernie Goss says farm loan delinquencies remain low. South Dakota’s farm exports increased by nearly 20=percent during the first 11… Read more »

February 23, 2026

Deadline to turn in applications for the 2026 ABBY Awards is Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce are now accepting applications for the upcoming 2026 ABBY Awards. Applicants can nominate for the following awards: Chamber Awards: Chamber Rockstar Award Chamber Business Champion Award Spark Award Individual Awards: Top 4 Under 40 Legacy of Service Award Vitality Award Business Awards: Community Impact Award Customer Care Award… Read more »

February 21, 2026

Recap of 2nd Legislative Coffee held on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Legislative Coffee was held on Saturday at the Barnett Center on the campus of Northern State University.  Legislators from Districts 1,3, & 23 were all invited.  Of the nine representing Brown County. only four appeared.  They were from District 1, Senator Michael Rohl, District 3, Senator Carl… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Concordia Choir coming to Aberdeen on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The Concordia College choir is kickstarting their regional tour with an appearance in Aberdeen on Saturday. Dr. Michael Culloton, Conductor for the Concordia Choir, provides some history on the group. Dr. Culloton talks about the choir singers putting in the hard work. Dr. Culloton mentions three former Aberdeen Central graduates… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting on Tuesday morning at the Brown County Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda include: Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers to update on load limits. The commission to approve and have the Chairman sign agreements on issues with the Brown County Landfill &… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Preview of Monday’s Aberdeen School Board meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting Monday at the District Service Center. The session will begin with an executive session at 5:30pm which is closed to the public. Following the session, here’s what else is on the agenda. The School Board will hear good news about Aberdeen Central’s Superior Award for… Read more »

February 20, 2026

South Dakota Senate passes SB110

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate on Friday debated SB110.  The bill regulate how broadband internet access service providers use customer data. Prime sponsor of the bill is Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen. Rohl goes into detail on how the bill works.(2:10). Senator Jack Kolbeck placed an amendment looking to eliminate Section 12 of the… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Senate Taxation Committee passes SB199

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Committee heard testimony on SB199.  The bill establish a new fund to provide property tax relief. The bill was originally introduced by Senator Chris Carr of Sioux Falls.  Later the prime sponsor was switched to Senator Mark Lapka of Leola. Lapka talks about the concerns about high property taxes.… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Preview of Monday’s City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will have their scheduled meeting coming up on Monday at the Municipal building. Here’s some items scheduled on the agenda. They will have second reading on ordinances doing the following: Amending landscape regulations on artificial turf Private ambulance services Approving sewer system improvements and authorizing issuing bonds on Clean… Read more »

February 20, 2026

House State Affairs Committee passes HB1184

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- The legislature’s House State Affairs committee Friday advanced a bill defining the terms ‘man’ and ‘woman’ and prohibiting government funding for anything contrary to those definitions. District 25 state Rep. Jon Hansen, R-Dell Rapids is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1184 and said this is about biology rather than ideology. District 10… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Attorney General Jackley provide report on South Dakota crime in 2025

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Attorney General Marty Jackley gave a report on crime rates in South Dakota for 2025. Jackley believes the reports show that South Dakota is a safe state. Jackley talks about how securing the southern border is leading to a decrease in drug crimes in South Dakota. Jackley discuss crime numbers are… Read more »

February 20, 2026

Congressman Johnson update on upcoming Farm Bill

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Another item on Congress’ checklist is eventual passage of an updated Farm Bill.  Congressman Dusty Johnson says they’re getting close to buttoning an update up. Johnson has confidence in getting an updated Farm Bill to the finish line. Johnson says the Farm Bill is about investing in rural America. The last Farm Bill… Read more »