STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council on Monday night chose a person to fill out the remainder of Preston Williams term in Ward 3, although it didn’t come without some controversy. In opening remarks, City Attorney Erik Miller informed the council that Mayor Amanda Wilkerson would be allowed to vote for the new council… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- They were looking for feedback…and they got it. Minnehaha County Commissioners Dean Karsky and Joe Kippley brought a Home Rule Charter before the Commission Tuesday morning. The idea would change the structure of County Government, and calls for appointing rather than electing the County Auditor, Treasurer and Register of Deeds. Sioux Falls… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Press Release)- Residents of and near 315 Kemp Ave. East can expect to see a repaired sidewalk soon. The council passed a resolution authorizing the city to fix the sidewalk themself and bill the property owner of “The Ruins” unfinished apartment complex. Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Heath VonEye explained more to the council.… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)-  Another resident spoke at Monday night’s Watertown City Council meeting to share an unfortunate incident with another dog that, in the end, caused the death of his dog. He was seeking any potential ordinance changes that could help future incidents. Richard Dunn explains more to the council. Dunn spoke about meeting with the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the following sector will be affected by the chip sealing of city streets: NE Sector (Areas North of the Railroad Tracks & East of N. State St.) This process is expected to take approximately 2 weeks to finish with weather permitting.  ‘No Parking Signs’ will… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners heard from Scott Vincent, Director of Logistics for Strobel Energy Group based in Nebraska.  The group is involved with bringing the tallow to Claremont coming from the Demkota Beef Plant in Aberdeen. Vincent explains the process used to bring the trucks from Aberdeen to Claremont.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The City of Aberdeen South Dakota is accepting sealed bids for 2024 – 2025 Roadway Deicing Salt.  Bids will be opened and read on July 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the 3rd floor conference room at City Hall 123 Lincoln Street South.  The link for the download of the complete… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night addressed the resolution dealing with a potential rate increase for the BID district in downtown Aberdeen from four cents to eight cents per square foot. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talks about how this came about. The group pushing for this is the Aberdeen Downtown Association. … Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard a concern from citizen Linda Hunt about potential new location for the Public Works building near her location on Fairground Road. Hunt complain that similar to the other potential location on Melgaard Road which is being to close to residential areas. Hunt express concerns… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8am on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, water will be off in the following areas for water main replacement: WATER OFF: 8th Ave. SW from S. 10th St. to S. 12th St. and 11th St. from 8th Ave. SW to 9th Ave. SW  INTERSECTION CLOSED: 11TH St. and 8th Ave.… Read more »

CLAREMONT, S.D.(Aberdeen Insider) — A plan to haul liquid beef tallow to Claremont and ship it out on rail cars has met substantial opposition. About 40 local residents attended a community meeting at the city hall on Thursday, July 11 and made it clear they aren’t keen on the idea. Their primary concern is that… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A storm with some wind gusts exceeding 80mph blew through central South Dakota early Sunday morning. Ryan Vipond (vye-pond) is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen. He says some places saw wind gusts at 90mph or more. Vipond says the storm started in the Corson and Dewey County areas,… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(SDPB)- A Minnehaha County court judge is dismissing a case against the backers of an abortion rights ballot question. An anti-abortion group sought to disqualify the petition and get the question removed from the November ballot. Lawyers with Life Defense Fund brought five counts against the abortion rights group Dakotans for Health, seeking… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for Mosquitoes on Monday, July 15th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM.  Mosquito Control will also be conducting a city-wide ground spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 8:30 PM and 12:30 AM.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — Governor Kristi Noem will speak at the Republican National Convention on Monday. In a post on X, Governor Noem announced that she will be speaking at the Republican National Convention. She hopes to use South Dakota as an example for the nation. “I am honored to speak to the Republican National Convention on… Read more »