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March 2, 2026

House State Affairs Commitee passes SB17

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- South Dakota legislators are working to forbid foreign political campaign contributions. Attorney General Marty Jackley’s office drafted the legislation(SB17), to put state law in line with new federal regulations. The initial offense would be a misdemeanor carrying a penalty of up to a year in ail. Repeat offenses within a year of the… Read more »

March 2, 2026

House Education Committee send SB198 to 41st day

PIERRE, S.D.(KBRK)- A bill(SB98) to ban cell phones in South Dakota schools failed Monday morning in the state House Education Committee. District 11 state Sen. Chris Karr, R-Sioux Falls was the bill’s sponsor. State Education Secretary Joseph Graves testified against the bill. District 4 state Rep. Dylan Jordan, R-Clear Lake said students need phones to… Read more »

March 1, 2026

Update on Brian Beng’s campaign for U.S. Senate

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Independence candidate for the U.S. Senate, Brian Bengs appeared in Aberdeen on Saturday.  Bengs provided an update on his signatures needed to put him on the ballot in November. On Saturday was the U.S. air strikes on Iran that led to the death of their leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.  Senator Rounds on his social… Read more »

March 1, 2026

Senator Jim Mehlhaff reflect on Senator Carley absence on Crossover Day

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Senate was sent to shambles on the one day it wasn’t needed last week, Crossover Day.  Senator John Carley was absent from Legislative Day 27 and Senate Majority Leader Jim Mehlhaff says with two weeks remaining, any admonishment for Carley is not likely. Mehlhaff says the issue wasn’t blown out… Read more »

February 28, 2026

City Wide snow plowing to happen Sunday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Even though the emergency snow routes and miscellaneous areas may have been plowed already to allow for traffic movement and emergency vehicles this snow alert will apply to the entire City roadway system effective at the following announced times: A SNOW REMOVAL ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED IN THE CITY OF ABERDEEN •… Read more »

February 28, 2026

Preview of Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their weekly meeting on Tuesday at the Courthouse. Among the items scheduled on the agenda include: A bid date for Gravel Hot Mix Rental from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers. A report from Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter on Tax Deed Properties The meeting begins at 8:45am is… Read more »

February 27, 2026

Senator Crabtree suspend campaign for U.S. House race

MADISON, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday, South Dakota State Senator Casey Crabtree announced that he will suspend his campaign for the U.S. House seat. He wrote the following: “Running for Congress has been an incredible journey. The generosity and friendship South Dakotans have shown my family and I during the past year will never be forgotten.… Read more »

February 27, 2026

Preview of Monday’s City Council meeting

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council will hold their meeting Monday at Municipal building. Here’s a look at what is scheduled on the agenda. They will hear an update on Leadership Aberdeen 2026. They will address ordinances addressing firearms, air guns, and hoax weapons. They will do an executive session addressing financial matters. The meeting… Read more »

February 27, 2026

Spring load limits for Aberdeen begins Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department announces that effective Monday, March 2, 2026, spring load limits will be put in place.  Businesses that need a business access permit or annual permit must apply for permits in order to comply with the load limit regulations.

February 27, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs in Aberdeen Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Brian Bengs will be hosting a town hall at 6PM Saturday at the Red Rooster. Bengs is a 26-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Navy.  He also a former instructor at Northern State University. No topic is off limits and the town hall is scheduled… Read more »

February 27, 2026

Groton HOSA to host 5k Fundraiser for Mission Trip

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Groton HOSA  5k Run for the Green is right around the corner and they are hoping to help raise money to send students on a Medical Mission Trip. Advisor Brittany Hubbert gives us an overview of HOSA. Students from Groton joined in to explain some of what they expect… Read more »

February 27, 2026

West lane on Main Street from 3rd to 4th Ave SW closed Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am Monday, March 2nd, 2026, Huff Construction will have the west lane closed to thru traffic for construction of Dacotah Bank on the following street: Main St. from 3rd Ave. SW to 4th Ave. SW The lane is scheduled to be closed until Friday, May 1st,or until finished.  Motorists… Read more »

February 26, 2026

South Dakota House passed HB1262

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House of Representative talked about HB1262. The bill make an appropriation for the construction of a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency. Representative Lana Greefield of Doland spoke about the bill on the floor of the House. Greenfield talks about testimony in committee… Read more »

February 26, 2026

South Dakota House passes SB88(Bossly Bill)

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce and Energy Committee on Wednesday heard testimony on SB88.  The bill clarify the procedure for a potential condemnor to examine real property absent the property owner’s permission. Prime sponsor on the House side is Representative Karla Lems of Canton. The bill was nicknamed the Bossly Bill because of… Read more »

February 26, 2026

FFA Week is a celebration of all things agriculture and its future

Gerri Ann Eide, South Dakota Foundation Executive Director, says the need for FFA and Programs like it and the skills taught, is greater now more than ever. FFA Members come in all shapes and sizes and all walks of life.. part of that and the appeal across demographics has been leading to increased numbers.. Eide… Read more »