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PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on Thursday on SB6. The bill reduce the duration of an individual’s reemployment benefits. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen. He talks about how this came about. Rohl talks about the purpose of the bill. Among those opposing… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Senator Mike Rounds made it official that he will seek re-election for his third term in the U.S. Senate. Senator Rounds talks about his motivation to run for another term. Rounds talks about his achievements within this his second term as U.S. Senator. Rounds has already been endorsed for this seat… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Dangerously cold temperature are beginning to arrive today and is scheduled to run through the weekend. NWS Meteorologist Kelly Serr(Seer): Seer remind everyone that with these temperatures frostbite could occur within a matter of minutes. Cold Weather Advisory in effect now and will change over to a Cold Weather Warning beginning at 6pm… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speakers were Susan Kornder & Megan Neal with Northeastern Mental Health Center. The theme will be on the Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Workplace Pledge. In case you missed it, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced the… Read more »
Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) The Carnival of Silver Skates is this weekend in Groton, Executive Board Chair Lyndsey Tietz (Teetz) said the Carnival started many years ago as a way for area residents to stay active and have fun in the cold winter months, but even recently changes and upgrades are being made.. There… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The annual tradition continues for the Aberdeen Citywide Yogathon, which is entering its 11th year with the 2-day event rapidly approaching at the end of January. Candace Briscoe of Fit and Fire Studios explains how practicing yoga physically benefits the human body. Briscoe shares how yoga helps improve someone’s brain… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is excited to announce their next concert of the 2025-26 Season will be GQ (Gentlemen’s Quartet) on Thursday, January 22 at 7:00 pm at the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theatre in the NSU Johnson Fine Art Center. GQ (Gentlemen’s Quartet) is a modern, elegant take on… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- A proposal to eliminate most property taxes in South Dakota is effectively dead after a Senate committee vote. Supporters of Senate Bill 58 called it a reset of the property tax system. Republican state Senator John Carley from Piedmont. Opponents warned the bill would immediately wipe out nearly two‑billion dollars in local… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Taxation Committee heard testimony on SB7. The bill with the amendment included from the last meeting did the following: An Act to modify the tax rate on and tax distributions for gold severed in this state and to create a new fund for rural water infrastructure projects. Prime sponsor of… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed bids for the magistrate courtroom security remodel project. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil: Quest Construction’s bid was $503,381 & Tellinghusen Construction was $493,000. Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) Wager looks ahead to the future of the project in connection with the UJS(United Judicial System). The City Council did… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen inform the Aberdeen City Council on Tuesday about a resolution addressing unanticipated expenses for the 2026 budget. McQuillen informed the council what they will need for the promotion fund. McQuillen told the council they would have to create a resolution to address the funds. The City Manager has… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Tuesday approved Robin Bobzien as consultant for municipal water and flood projects. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil talked about why he wanted to choose Bobzien for this role. McNeil discuss what role Bobzien will do. McNeil talks about Bobzien will help address issues dealing with flood projects. The… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman read a proclamtion addressing mental health at the workplace. Northeastern Mental Health Center Executive Director Susan Kornder challenge employers to address mental health at the workplace. Kornder told the council that they have information that they can offer free of charge to workplaces.… Read more »
Hub City Radio (Aberdeen, SD) 57 yr old William Bragg of Aberdeen was sentenced in a Brown County Court today. The AI, or Artificial Intelligence portion of this case is the 1st of its kind in South Dakota, which presented some challenges for sentencing. Ultimately Bragg plead guilty to 3 counts of Possessing Child pornography… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In an effort to highlight good people doing positive things, the First Lady of South Dakota has presented four Rising Star Awards. Sandy Rhoden said she received more than 60 nominations. Rhoden said one award category focused on being healthy. Tiffany Hoeft (hay-ft) with Minds Matter in Aberdeen was the Healthy Rising Star… Read more »
