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January 9, 2024

Aberdeen City Council address water tower project at Industrial Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council, Monday night addressed the issue with the water tower project for Industrial Park. Ted Dickey with NE Council of Governments remind the council of the project. Dickey discuss the projected cost for the project. Dickey talks about funds that should be generated by the city. Dickey once again discuss… Read more »

January 8, 2024

South Dakota Supreme Court hear conflict of interest case

PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) – What is a legislative conflict of interest? The answer, as evidenced by arguments from the South Dakota attorney general and legal counsels for the governor and the legislature, is anything but simple. On Monday, the South Dakota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on what a legislative conflict of interest is. Katie… Read more »

January 8, 2024

Toby Doeden express interest in running for South Dakota U.S. House seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden announced over the weekend his interest in running the U.S. House seat currently occupied by Congressman Dusty Johnson. Doeden on his YouTube page explains why he announced an exploratory committee for his possible run. Doeden goes after Congressman Johnson for his voting record. Doeden talks about his lack of… Read more »

January 8, 2024

Recap of Landoweners Rally in Pierre Monday

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, landowners and South Dakota legislators appeared at the Capitol Rotunda defending property rights for landowners. McPherson County landowner talks about the theme of the rally was. Spink County landowner Ed Fischbach quoted a founding father in regards to landowner’s rights. Former Brown County Commissioner & South Dakota legislator Dennis Feickert talks… Read more »

January 8, 2024

Poll show mixed results on Open Primary amendment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(South Dakota News Watch)- Nearly half of registered voters support changing the way primary elections are conducted in South Dakota, but many others remain undecided, according to a statewide poll co-sponsored by South Dakota News Watch. Here’s reporter Stu Whitney with more: You can learn more about the Open Primary amendment at www.sdnewswatch.org.

January 8, 2024

Senator Thune address issues with the Southern Border

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) South Dakota Senator John Thune visited Aberdeen recently and spoke with Dakota Broadcasting about a host of issues. One in particular he and his Republican colleagues continue to press is the situation at the U.S Mexico border. Senator Thune calls it a matter of national security. Senator Thune admits this is a… Read more »

January 8, 2024

Snow & cold to impact the state this week

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Wintry weather is expected across eastern South Dakota this week, starting today with a weather system that will bring several inches of snow along with it. Southeast South Dakota is under a Winter Storm Warning, while east central and northeast South Dakota are in a Winter Weather Advisory thru Tuesday morning. National Weather Service… Read more »

January 8, 2024

Update Jeremiah Peacemaker murder trial

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–More pre-trial motions hearings were held last week in an upcoming Watertown murder trial. Jeremiah Peacemaker is accused of killing 28 year-old Kendra Owen, who was found dead at her residence in the 300-block of North Broadway in Watertown on September 2nd, 2020. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has taken over the lead prosecution in… Read more »

January 8, 2024

More on money granted to help Murdo with housing

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- Murdo’s Economic Development group last month received 186-thousand dollars in Housing Opportunity Funding from the South Dakota Development Authority to help bring two Governors Houses to the Jones County seat.   Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigel says the community is still trying to figure out what kind of housing need Murdo has. Geigel… Read more »

January 8, 2024

South Dakota Municipal League address the upcoming legislative session

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Lawmakers aren’t the only ones preparing for the upcoming legislative session.  Various organizations are reading up on proposed legislation and preparing positions to lobby their causes.  South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director David Reiss says he’s heard various concerns from the cities and towns he represents. Reiss says the Municipal League will support… Read more »

January 5, 2024

Preview of Landowners Rally to be held Monday in Pierre

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Monday the South Dakota Property Rights PAC is hosting a rally at Pierre prior to the legislative session beginning that Tuesday. District 3 Representative Carl Perry discuss who is going to be there. District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer: District 3 Senator Al Novstrup discuss topics that could be brought up at the… Read more »

January 5, 2024

Former Pierre florist participate in this year’s Rose Parade

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A retired florist from South Dakota got to check an item off his bucket list this past week after getting to help decorate one of the floats participating in the 136th Rose Parade held on Monday. Dave Engelmeyer and his late wife Bev owned and operated the Jungle of Flowers shop in Burke… Read more »

January 5, 2024

Representative Mike Weisgram provides a preview of this year’s session

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre wants to serve another two-year term. He says he understands the importance of the work lawmakers do. South Dakota’s 99th annual legislative session begins Tuesday. Weisgram will again chair the House Commerce and Energy Committee and expects to be busy from the start. He… Read more »

January 5, 2024

City of Murdo award $186,000 for housing

MURDO, S.D.(KCCR)- In December, Murdo Economic Development was awarded 186-thousand dollars to put toward the establishing of two Governors Homes in community.  Murdo Economic Development Director Ashley Geigle says her group was established only two years ago and this was a first exciting step in growing Murdo. Geigle says the need for housing in a… Read more »