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July 23, 2024

Brown County Democrats look ahead to the 2024 Presidential elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday, President Biden announced that he will not be seeking a second term as President of the United States.  The chair of the Brown County Democrats, Matt Scott reflect on his time as President. Scott announces that the South Dakota Democratic Party has now endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the… Read more »

July 23, 2024

South Dakota DNC delegates unanimously endorse Kamala Harris

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota delegates to the Democratic National Convention have voted unanimously to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination. State Delegate Chair Jessica Meyers says their voting delegates met virtually on Monday to discuss their next steps in nominating a candidate for President. She says Harris has proven… Read more »

July 23, 2024

South Main Street and 12th Ave South closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting,beginning at 8 am Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for watermain replacement: 12th Ave. SE/SW and S. Main St. The intersection will be closed until approximately 5 pm Friday, July 26th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

July 23, 2024

Thunder Road of Aberdeen, SD celebrating 30th anniversary this week

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Thunder Road, located inside of Wylie Park, is celebrating 30 years of being a part of the Aberdeen, SD community. David Novstrup, manager of Thunder Road, talks about the different amenities that make up Thunder Road. Novstrup describes how Thunder Road began 30 years ago. Novstrup explains why Thunder Road… Read more »

July 23, 2024

Ballot questions to appear in the 2024 November elections

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Representative Carl Perry of Aberdeen reminded both the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission about the ballot measures appearing this November. Here are the measures that will be on the ballot in November. Amendment E deals with updating references to officeholders and persons. Amendment F authorizes the state to impose work… Read more »

July 23, 2024

Gettysburg School District ban smartphones from their schools

GETTYSBURG, S.D.(KCCR)- The  Gettysburg School District is one of a growing number of districts across the state and country to clamp down on access to smartphones and devices by students during the school day.  Superintendent Amber Mikkelsen says the decision to make Gettysburg a device-free school started about a year ago. Along with the backing… Read more »

July 23, 2024
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Sturgis City Council passes Title 7

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met in special session Monday night, and after nearly three hours, passed first reading of their new Title 7 ordinance – a necessity since the formation of new city government. Council spent the time cleaning up some language in the ordinance, along with some additions and changes being… Read more »

July 23, 2024

Landowner express concerns about culverts in place in the Mansfield area

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission during their open forum on Tuesday heard from landowner Jared Bossly expressing concerns about culverts around the Mansfield area. Bossly believes when heavy rains or melting snow can lead to major flooding issues as part of the Warner Township. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton asked Bossly what is east… Read more »

July 22, 2024

Aberdeen City Council discuss conflict of interest regarding Councilwoman Langer doing business with Storybook Land

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council addressed a potential conflict of interest between Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s business The Swag Shoppe and Storybook Land. The City Council adopted a comprehensive Conflicts Of Interest Policy in April of 2017 and updated its conflicts ordinance in October of 2019. The regulations define conflicts of… Read more »

July 22, 2024

Aberdeen City Council approve two members as alternates for the planning & zoning board

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the need for alternates for the Planning & Zoning Board. Community Development Planner Eric Miller explains why this was needed. Miller describes the benefits of placing former council member Jennifer Slaight-Hansen as an alternate. Miller also talks about having former City Manager Lynn Lander on… Read more »

July 22, 2024

South Dakota Veteran’s Affairs honors 3 Bristol-area WWII heroes

BRISTOL, S.D.(Aberdeen American News)- The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring three of Bristol’s heroes in August. During World War II, three brothers from the Bristol area died in uniform while serving the U.S. The department will be hosting a State Bridge Dedication Ceremony to honor three brothers, U.S. Navy Radio Man Second… Read more »

July 22, 2024
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Update on tornado that hit eastern Hughes County on Sunday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The National Weather Service in Aberdeen is shedding some light on a funnel cloud that appeared over eastern Hughes County Sunday.  Monday afternoon, photos posted on social media by a Sioux Falls TV station emerged that showed the funnel making contact with the ground, thus confirming a tornado.  Meteorologist Renee Wise says there… Read more »

July 22, 2024

South Dakota resident discuss her new book

WATERTOWN, S.D.KXLG)- Fortunately, mental health awareness has become more prevalent; however, much remains to be learned. Heide R. Kuhlman, a local Watertown businesswoman and devout Christian, has made it her mission to help with mental illness by releasing her book “Living for the Fruit of the Spirit.” Kuhlman talks about her journey. Kuhlman talked about… Read more »

July 22, 2024

One person dead following UTV crash in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- A 16-year-old girl is dead, and a 30-year-old man is in criticial condition after a UTV accident Saturday night. The two were traveling on 487th Avenue South of 253rd Street when their UTV entered a ditch and rolled. The young girl was pronounced dead at the scene. No update yet on the… Read more »