WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune is continuing to work on a border deal, but House Republicans say it’s a waste of time. Supporters of the bipartisan Senate border deal say it’s the most significant border security package in decades. GOP leaders say it will do little to solve border problems. Senator Thune outlines what a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–It’s about saving lives. That’s what Watertown Police Chief Tim Toomey repeatedly told the city council Monday night as they talked about, for a second time, allowing the police department to purchase a new armored vehicle. The council gave the city manager approval last month to sign a purchase order for the vehicle, but council members… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- In response to the statement made by Sheriff Dave Lunzman on Tuesday morning at the Brown County Commission meeting, I want to emphasize the Aberdeen Police Department’s unwavering commitment to public safety and the citizens of Aberdeen and Brown County. The top priority of each and every member of the APD, each… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission heard a report Tuesday on the budget the Brown County Sheriff Office uses for their jail here in Aberdeen. Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman talks about how the process came about. Lunzman talks about the capacity of the jail. Lunzman discuss what the budget was for the year 2023.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission decided Tuesday to place load limits into effect beginning on Monday, February 12th. Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers: Rogers explains the reasons to put the load limit into effect is because of the state of the highways in the county. Commissioner Drew Dennert suggest holding up until Tuesday… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission receive bids Tuesday on the cost to replace the roof at the Holum Expo building at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced the bids starting with one from Aberdeen based North Central Steel Systems. The other bid came from MLC Construction from Worthing, S.D.… Read more »

Aberdeen, SD (February 6, 2024) – Toby Doeden, a South Dakota family man, strong conservative, and successful businessman, announces next step of the Toby Doeden for Congress Exploratory Committee. He issued the following statement:

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Sheriff Dave Lunzman commented on an article released by the newspaper a few weeks back. Lunzman stated an example that occured last weekend. Lunzman talks about the response they got back from the police department. Lunzman talks about the biggest disappointment he felt from the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  At Monday night’s city council meeting, the City of Aberdeen announced an agreement to purchase property from the Presentation Sisters that was previously used for Presentation College. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager discuss the lease agreement with the Presentation Sisters. Wager talked about how the negotiations went with the Presentation Sisters. Wager discuss… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee discuss HB1203.  This bill clarify references to the court in a condemnation proceeding. Prime sponsor Karla Lems of Canton talks what the bill does. Lems explains why this bill is needed. Jeremiah Murray, lobbyist for Landowners for Eminent Domain Reform talks about the… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee on Monday discussed HB1193.  This bill provide that required siting permits be filed with condemnation petitions. Prime Sponsor was Rocky Blare of Ideal & he was rather blunt about this. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach talks about Summit Carbon Solutions not following through with dismissing condemnation… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee dealt with HB1190.  This bill establish public use criteria for purposes of condemnation proceedings. The bill’s prime sponsor was Scott Odenbach of Spearfish. Odenbach emphasize that eminent domain shouldn’t be used for economic gains. Lobbyist for Summit Carbon Solutions, Mike Macaulay with South Dakota… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, the South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Commmittee heard testimony about HB1186.  The bill define the requirements for granting a carbon pipeline easement. Prime sponsor of the bill was House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre. Mortenson compare the situation with the CO2 pipeline to that of wind energy introduced almost… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota House Commerce & Energy Committee on Monday heard testimony on HB1185.  The bill amend provisions regarding entry on private property for examination and survey of a project requiring a siting permit. Prime sponsor of the bill was the House Majority Leader Will Mortenson of Pierre. Mortenson talks about compensation for… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — Senators kill a resolution Monday that would have placed the repeal of the state sales tax on food on the 2024 ballot. The measure failed on a 5 to 27 vote. Democratic Sen. Reynold Nesiba from Sioux Falls, the resolution’s sponsor, said the measure was based on Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s… Read more »