WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–After less than two years on the job, Rob Cyrus is out as manager of Watertown Regional Airport. A source tells KWAT News that his employment with the city was terminated on Friday. His hiring was announced in June 2022. He was a veteran of 24 years in the Air Force and had also… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) A new boutique, Tumbleweed Market is now open and ready for business in the Hub City. The owner of the store, Ellen Sarkinen, gives an introduction on herself and the business. Ellen shares her inspiration for the store and the importance of boutiques in a small city like Aberdeen. Ellen… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 99th South Dakota Legislature is in the books for 2024.  District 1 Senator Michael Rohl took time to look back on the session. Senator Rohl reflect back on the session as a whole. Senator Rohl had twelve bill he was a prime sponsor of in the Senate that was signed by the… Read more »

MADISON, S.D.(KELO)- Regents also approved a new master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence at Dakota State University, starting this fall. The new degree will be the only one of its kind in the state, and one of just a few in the region. Dr. Rebecca Hoey (HOY), Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The City of Aberdeen Public Works Department is reminding business and homeowners that as of April 5, 2024, ground water from sump pumps or any standing water is not allowed to be discharged into the city sanitary sewer system.  It is recommended that discharges be to the curb and gutter outside your… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SD NewsWatch)- The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a case involving medication abortion that could change the way some South Dakota women access abortion services by crossing the border into neighboring states. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: To learn more about it go to www.sdnewswatch.org.

ABERDEEN, S.D(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Home Builders Association is performing a fundraiser on Saturday at City Lights. The staff from AHBA preview what to expect with Rusty on 94.1FM The Rock.(2:07) The fundraiser goes from 5-8pm Saturday at City Lights.

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in March, Leola resident Mark Lapka submitted his signatures for the District 23 Senate seat.  This will his first venture into politics. Lapka talks about his motivation to run. Lapka explains why he’s running for the open Senate seat instead of challenging an incumbent in the House. Lapka talks about his platform.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)  – The Aberdeen Development Corporation and Northern Innovation & Startup Center are proud to announce the inaugural Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition. This event aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation within the Aberdeen community while providing invaluable support to emerging businesses. “From launching a store front to securing funding to file a patent,… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The Capitol Complex Restoration and Beautification Commission has endorsed the replacement of a 176 foot fence near the Dolly Reed Building along Capital Avenue in Pierre.  Stacey Watters with the Office of the State Engineer says the fence has damage they’d like to address. Watters says the base along parts of the fence… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The America 250 South Dakota Commission held a meeting Wednesday to start looking at how the state plans to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026.  State Historical Society Director Dr. Ben Jones says on the national level officials are considering holding America’s Field Trip. Jones says he’s talked to officials about adding Mount… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Legislators representing Aberdeen looked back on this year’s legislative session. Representative Brandei Schaefbauer talks about the tone of the session especially toward the end of the session. Representative Carl Perry discuss projects that will be beneficial to the Aberdeen region. Senator Al Novstrup talks about the tuition freeze that will continue for another… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the KSDN Midday Report on Wednesday, legislators representing District 3 which is most of Aberdeen talked about their opposition to SB201 which deals with the issue of local control. Representative Carl Perry who served on the House Commerce & Energy Committee talked about HB1219 that dealt with the issue of eminent domain.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — The Brown County Republicans will hold the regular business meeting of the Brown County Republican Central Committee at the Brown Country Courthouse’s basement meeting room on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Pizza will be provided for Central Committee members in attendance. Only confirmed credentialed members of the Brown County… Read more »