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WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Senator John Thune spoke on the Senate floor, praising the progress the House of Representatives has made on a new farm bill. Senator Thune says the farm bill is a top priority. In a Senate speech, Thune emphasized that farmers can no longer wait for a new Farm Bill. Inflation is up and… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County, like counties across the state are holding their first post-election audits in the wake of the June 4th primary election. Hughes County Finance Officer Thomas Oliva says their inaugural audit went well. Oliva says the audit showed that tabulating machines were accurate and doing their job. Oliva says they have a… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- One of the great traditions of Aberdeen is returning this weekend as Arts in the Park is happening at Melgaard Park. The event dates back to the year 1976. Executive Director of Aberdeen Area Arts Council, Jason Hill provides a preview. Hill talks about something for everyone of all ages. If you have… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD News Watch)- South Dakotans by a wide margin support a constitutional amendment that would change the way the state conducts primary elections, according to a scientific poll of 500 registered voters co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: Learn more at www.sdnewswatch.org.
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A Pierre man has pleaded not guilty to a second criminal file in Hughes County accusing him of having sexual contact with a minor. Matthew Tople also denied a Part II Habitual Offender filed in the second case against him. Tople pleaded not guilty earlier this year to a criminal file in Hughes… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- After about a two-hour closed non-public executive session meeting between the City Council and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about “contracts,” the public portion of the meeting contained a “high-level” update, with more to come on July 8, 2024. Over the past year and a half, the Corps has incorporated public feedback… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, in conjunction with United We Stand: MMIP in South Dakota, is hosting a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People discussion panel on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30 PM. Melissa Chapman Skinner and Gordon Treetop, enrolled members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, discuss the issue… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — An Ipswich teacher and coach faces charges of rape, sexual exploitation of a minor and sexual contact with a child. The Ipswich School District’s website Tuesday said 47-year-old Jeromy Loken of Ipswich, S.D. teaches industrial technology and physical education in addition to coaching track. Online court records show Loken was arrested… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday receive a report from the Aberdeen Development Corporation at their meeting. Board member & future CEO of ADC, Tim Hanigan talks about what they do to benefit the county. Despite not being allowed to lobby for the county, Hanigan explain what they can do to help. Hanigan… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — A former Mitchell Legion baseball player has entered a guilty plea, according to court documents. Lincoln Bates, 19, was one of six Post 18 players charged with rape, following an alleged incident last year at a Rapid City hotel. Now, he will be a key witness in his teammates’ cases.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Kids Bowl Free Monday thru Friday. Kids 15 years old and under get to bowl two games a day for FREE at The Village Bowl. To register your kid or learn more information, go to this link here: www.kidsbowlfree.com/thevillagebowl
STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – Officials with A.M.A. Pro Racing and the City of Sturgis conducted a test of the street course for the upcoming Sturgis TT Race Tuesday morning. Cameron Gray with A.M.A. Racing says the test is an essential step in ensuring the safety and quality of the upcoming inaugural racing event planned for the… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County is about two months away now(Aug 12-18). Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley provides an update on what’s to come. Kippley announces that tickets are now on sale in person. Kippley talks about looking for volunteers for the fair. Kippley talks about a new event coming up Sunday, August 18th… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Avera St. Luke’s Behavorial Health & Addiction Care Services requested to be included in the upcoming budget for 2025. Clinical Supervisor Jodi Hepperle told the commission what the funding would be used for. Hepperle talks about one of the main issue is staffing for the location. Director… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission is moving a proposal forward to get rid of two types of state park entrance licenses. Parks and Recreation Division Director Jeff VanMeetern presented second reading of the possible change to the Commission last week. VanMeetern says those two particular methods were particularly difficult. VanMeetern… Read more »
