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November 7, 2023

Landowners in Lincoln County file suit to prevent men’s prison near Harrisburg

HARRISBURG, S.D.(KELO)- They call themselves Neighbors Opposed to Prison Expansion…NOPE for short. Lincoln County landowners have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s decision to locate a new men’s penitentiary near Harrisburg. State Representative Karla Lems of Canton says the lawsuit has two main points. Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko will meet with the group… Read more »

November 7, 2023

South Dakota 9th most charitable state in the nation

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Americans donate around $500 billion per year to charity, and the personal finance website Wallethub has released its report on the most charitable states for 2024.  Cassie Happe (happy) says South Dakota is the 9th most charitable state. The state also ranked third in percentage of donated income, fifth in volunteer rate, and… Read more »

November 7, 2023

McCoy Street & Goodrich Avenue SE closed Wednesday for patching

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Weather permitting beginning at 8am on Wednesday, November 8th, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for patching: McCoy St. & Goodrich Ave. SE The intersection will be closed until the work is completed.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.

November 7, 2023

Holiday Garbage Change

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023, City garbage pick-up will change.  Residents who normally have their garbage picked up on Friday are reminded to have their garbage out for pick up by 8:00 A.M., Monday, November 13, 2023.  Both Friday and Monday’s garbage will be picked up… Read more »

November 7, 2023

Brown County Commission approve request for FEMA/BRIC Grant to Northern Electric

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, the commissioners took a request for FEMA/BRIC Grant for Northern Electric. Brown County Emergency Manager Scott Meints talks about what BRIC stands for. Meints talks about their relationship with Northern Electric. Char Hagar with Northern Electric told the commission that Northern Electric will be responsible to take… Read more »

November 7, 2023

Petitioner for abortion rights don’t want to be labeled a “baby killer”

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Former Aberdeen City Councilman Mark Remily appeared before the Brown County Commission Tuesday to talk about the altercation that took place recently at Brown County Offices. Remily is one of the petitioner pushing to put abortion rights on the ballot in 2024.  Remily talks about a label that offended him. Remily talks about… Read more »

November 6, 2023

Aberdeen City Council approve new railroad crossing for Melgaard Road

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday discussed replacing the railroad lights & tracking arms for the location on Melgaard Road & 5th Street. Public Works Director Stu Nelson told the council that the current lights there have run its course. Nelson explains that there are things the city has to work on prior… Read more »

November 6, 2023

City of Aberdeen approve lease for land that was for Presentation College

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council discuss the lease with the Presentation Sisters for the area that was Presentation College. City Attorney Ron Wager discuss what the lease is about. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman reminds the council that this is part of the process toward the city eventually buying it.… Read more »

November 6, 2023

Plane’s engine stops in Pierre crash, NTSB report says

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) — An abrupt stop in the single-engine during a plane’s climb forced a pilot into a crash landing near Pierre that killed a passenger on Oct. 23, according to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board. The report said that while climbing from the Pierre Regional Airport the 1997 Piper… Read more »

November 6, 2023

Weekend shooting reported in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City police are looking for a suspect in a weekend shooting that sent one person to the hospital. Police say just after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday night, they were dispatched to the area of North Maple Avenue and E. Knollwood Drive for a report of gunshots heard in the area.… Read more »

November 6, 2023

Report of gunfire at Rapid City elementary school

RAPID CITY, S.D.(KBHB) – Rapid City Police are looking into a shooting incident that put an elementary school on secure status. Police say at 12:40 p.m. Monday, they were dispatched to the intersection of Wood Avenue and College Avenue for a report of gunfire. On arrival, police located a male subject running from the area… Read more »

November 6, 2023

Prison offender Walter Duncan has past away

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- State prison offender Walter Duncan has died. Duncan, age 66, passed away in the Jameson Annex infirmary in Sioux Falls on November 5. He was serving a sentence out of Brown County for Distribution of a Controlled Substance.

November 6, 2023

South Dakota Christmas Tree is coming from near Onida

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- The South Dakota state Christmas tree is on its way to becoming the centerpiece of the State Capitol Rotunda. Residents submit potential candidates for the honor, and this year, a 40 foot Blue Spruce was harvested near Onida this morning. State Forest Health Specialist John Ball oversaw the process. If you’re thinking of… Read more »