ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Area Humane Society look ahead to events upcoming to help raise funding for their shelter. Board member, Mona Smith announced they will be at the Brown County Fair. Smith talks abou the next Paw Sale coming up in September to help raise funds for the Humane Society. Coming up on July… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Department of Health confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus Thursday.  That case was confirmed in Beadle County in a person over 64 years-old.  West Nile is transmitted by mosquitoes and Pierre Parks and Recreation Director Bryan Tipton says the city has been doing what it can to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The attached file includes the Notice of Public Hearing of intent to increase the occupation tax rate of the Downtown Business Improvement District and Resolution 24-06-01R, the Resolution  of Intent to change the rate of occupation tax of the Downtown Business Improvement District.  Interested persons may appear and be heard prior to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Hats Off to Ag, hosted by the Chamber’s Ag Committee, will take place on Thursday, July 25th starting at 5:30 pm at Engels Event Company, 209 South Main Street. Event tickets include a meal and guest speaker. There will also be a cash bar. The keynote speaker is Dr. Sushant Mehan,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to secure the integrity of American elections by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent non citizens from voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. “Voting is a sacred honor… Read more »

IOWA(HubCityRadio)- Earlier on Wednesday, the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office verified signatures for Referred Law 21 which allows voters to decided on SB201. Spokesperson for Summit Carbon Solutions, Sabrina Zenor released the following statement: “We are committed to working with landowners to have a successful pipeline route in South Dakota, and will file that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Ag Alliance is encouraging state voters to say “yes” in November to uphold Referred Law 21, commonly known as Senate Bill 201. The group calls the proposed law “pro-landowner, pro-agriculture, and pro-business.” They say it provides benefits for landowners such as property tax relief and annual payments. Ag Alliance founding… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELOLAND)- South Dakota voters will have a seventh ballot question for this November’s election. South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson announced the petition to refer Senate Bill 201, called by supporters as “The Landowner Bill of Rights,” was validated to a statewide vote on repealing the law that did not go into effect… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(SD War College) – The final ballot statement for the potential referral of Senate Bill 201 has been released by the South Dakota Attorney General’s Office.  It was filed with Secretary of State’s Office on Monday, July 8. Attorney General Marty Jackley takes no position on any such proposal for purposes of the explanation.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- City officials are moving closer to the idea of building a new Convention Center. City Councilors were briefed by consultants on a review and market analysis. John Fleming of Johnson Consulting says the city needs more convention space…and locating in what’s called the Riverline District on the east side of downtown would… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune spoke Tuesday on Capitol Hill about the Democrats’ latest attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the Supreme Court. Thune outlined what he believes is the real reason behind the push against the court. Senator Thune noted that these ongoing attacks weaken the institutions of the United States.

SiOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Three would-be pickup thieves got more than they bargained for in Sioux Falls Tuesday night. They jumped into a pickup that was left running. The owner later spotted the vehicle and jumped into the pickup bed when confronting them. Police Information Officer Sam Clemens explains what happened next. The suspect who was… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It will create a 176-million dollar hole in the state budget. That’s how much revenue is generated by the state sales tax on food. Initiated Measure 28 would repeal that tax. Opponents, like Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, say it could lead to a state income tax to replace the revenue. The… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) INTERSECTION CLOSED:   Weather permitting, beginning at 8 am on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for street reconstruction: 15th Ave. NE & North View Lane The intersection will be closed until approximately 8 am Friday morning, July 12th.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »