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Preview of Aberdeen City Council meeting

July 3, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council meeting will hold their meeting Monday at the Municipal Building. Among the items on the agenda include: A request to allow Mayor Travis Schaunaman to work on a contract with the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau which exceed the $5,000 but less than $6,000.  This is for video service… Read more »

Aberdeen Police address animal neglect on Lawson Street

July 3, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Police Department on Thursday responded to animal neglect reported to them at the 800 block of South Lawson Street. When police arrived, they witnessed cats, dog, small rodents, fish, and other animals living in unsanitary conditions. Some animals in the location were already dead and were decomposing. Those living were removed… Read more »

Candidates challenging Senator Rounds held a forum on Wednesday

July 2, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The two candidates challenging Senator Mike Rounds for the U.S. Senate seat held a forum/debate on Wednesday.  Turn SD Purple organized the forum.  The two candidates are the Democrat, Julian Beaudion, and Independent, Brian Bengs. Both candidates went after Senator Mike Rounds but Bengs also took the opportunity to challenge Beaudion on why… Read more »

Ribbon cutting held in Pierre for reimagined state museum

July 2, 2026

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Dozens gathered at the South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre Wednesday to hold a ribbon cutting for reimagined State Museum. Lieutenant Governor Tony VenHuizen says the state wanted to freshen up the museum for the first time since it’s construction three decades ago. State Historical Society Foundation Chair Carly Winter of Aberdeen… Read more »

Travel projections for the 4th of July holiday weekend

July 1, 2026

PIERRE, S.D.(KYNT)- Triple A South Dakota is projecting over two-hundred thousand South Dakotans will travel for the Fourth of July holiday. Shawn Steward, with Triple A South Dakota, says high gas prices don’t appear to be slowing down holiday travel. Steward says the warmer temperatures this week can have an impact on your vehicle. Steward… Read more »

Economic trends for Mid-America region for June

July 1, 2026

OMAHA, N.E.(KELO)- Mixed signals on the regional economy, as we see improvements in Manufacturing in spite of job losses and high inflation. Creighton University’s monthly Mid-American Business Conditions Index was in positive territory for the fifth straight month. Economist, Dr. Ernie Goss says the region has lost 15-thousand jobs over the past 12 months. The… Read more »

Firework Safety Tips

July 1, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- 4th of July is coming up on Saturday.  The Aberdeen Fire Rescue is providing tips for firework safety. Reminder Aberdeen City Ordinance prohibit the use of fireworks within city limits.  The only exceptions are sparklers, snakes, and other fireworks that do not have audible report, projectile, or launching components.  While sparklers are legal… Read more »

Live Music keeps rolling with the ADA Summer Concert Series

June 30, 2026

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) One Aberdeen Downtown Association Summer Concert has come and gone, and riding the wave of success comes the 2nd in the concert series. ADA Director Sabrina Metz gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. Metz ran through the timeline of Champagne taking the stage. It wouldn’t be possible without… Read more »

Governor Rhoden declared state of emergency

June 30, 2026

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden has declared a state of emergency for the counties impacted by the June 29, 2026, severe storms that caused significant damage across portions of central South Dakota. “South Dakotans are tough, and they step up to support one another in difficult times like these,” said Governor Larry Rhoden.… Read more »

City of Highmore assessed damages cause by Monday’s storms

June 30, 2026

HIGHMORE, S.D.(KCCR)- Residents of Highmore continue to pick up what’s left behind after Category Four hurricane winds thrashed the city and surrounding area early Monday morning. Highmore Public Information Officer Cathy Stevenson says there were some minor injuries but did not have a set number.  With the town out of power, one of the most… Read more »

Recap of Brown County Commission meeting

June 30, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission held their meeting Tuesday morning at the Courthouse. Brown County Commissioner Duane Sutton provided an update on the Richmond Dam project. Commissioner Sutton discussed the contract with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Department dealing with just south of Elm Lake. The commission also talked about the GoodShred… Read more »

KO Lee Library’s Dinosaur Hunt Continues

June 30, 2026

ABERDEEN, SD (Hub City Radio) There are still chances to find the Dinosaur that area kids have been searching for.. Sabrina Padfield reminds us what the hunt is. Padfield said kids can join in the fun even if they missed the first few weeks. There’s more on the line than just bragging rights and a… Read more »

CR8 Soda wins Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

June 29, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 3rd annual Aberdeen Business Pitch competition was held Monday night in Aberdeen.  The Aberdeen Development Corporation and Northern Innovation and Startup Center worked in conjunction with this event. The four finalists were:(pictured above in order) Marquelle Reid – Abode Chiropractic Madi Jones – CR8 Soda Jessica Cihak – Everlasting Bloom Jacqueline Cutler –… Read more »

Severe storms hit northeast South Dakota

June 29, 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Early this morning, severe storms ripped through northeast South Dakota started in Hyde County and moved northeast through Hand, Spink, Brown, Marshall, and Day counties. The National Weather Service office in Aberdeen reported that following: 131 mph wind gust at 6:15 am 4 miles southwest of Holabird. 131 mph wind gust at 6:20… Read more »