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January 9, 2026

The recent plague of fires continues in Aberdeen

Aberdeen, SD – at approximately 6:30 pm on January 9, 2026, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 10 block of 17th Avenue SW in Aberdeen. Upon arrival crews found heavy smoke coming from the two-unit residential building. Two adult occupants were able to exit the building safely prior to… Read more »

January 9, 2026

Road closed to thru traffic for utility work beginning Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) Starting around 8:30 in the morning on Monday, January 12th, 2026, Dahme Construction will have the listed road below closed to transit traffic for infrastructure work. 8th Ave. NE from N. Melgaard Rd. to N. Enterprise St. The roadway is set to be out of service thru Friday, January 16th, around… Read more »

January 9, 2026

2026 Legislative Preview from District 1 Representative Nick Fosness

BRITTON, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session gets underway starting Tuesday.  District 1 Representative Nick Fosness preview what he’s looking for during the session. Representative Fosness was appointed to District 1 seat by Governor Rhoden back in August.  Fosness talked about how he got involved in the process to represent the district. Fosness main… Read more »

January 9, 2026

Dan Kaiser announced he will run for Brown County Sheriff

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Dan Kaiser announced on his Facebook page that he will run for Brown County Sheriff in 2026 as a Republican.  According to his press relief he wrote: “As Sheriff, my number one priority is to Keep Brown County Safe. This means strengthening community trust while ensuring that our deputies operate with… Read more »

January 9, 2026

Aberdeen Hockey Association celebrates Greg Swanson Day

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) The Aberdeen Hockey Association is preparing to celebrate the life of Greg Swanson, State Champion Captain and consummate Cougar. Jeremy Wasem tells us more about the kind of role model and teammate Swanson was. President Duke Witte talked about what went into the decision to set aside the special day.… Read more »

January 8, 2026

Congressman Johnson reveal plan to address property taxes in 2027

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson released his plan to address property taxes if elected as Governor for 2027. Johnson announced his plans for $400 property tax credit to homeowners. Johnson also announced his plans to waive two years worth of property taxes or first time homeowners. Johnson discuss a plan to address the… Read more »

January 8, 2026

Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh provides update on Salvation Army of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) No matter the time of the year, there are always people in need of assistance, and that’s where the Salvation Army of Aberdeen steps in. Captain Kendra Hixenbaugh with the Aberdeen Salvation Army mentions they reached their fundraising goal with the Red Kettle Campaign. Captain Kendra states how the Salvation… Read more »

January 8, 2026

Aberdeen man indicted on 85 criminal counts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Wednesday, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the Brown County Grand Jury has re-indicted 68-year-old Mark Rathbun on 85 total felony and misdemeanor counts that include Solicitation of Second Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, Dissemination of Image or Recording – Victim Seventeen Years of Age or Under, and Unlawful… Read more »

January 8, 2026

10th Avenue Bridge now open

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Prahm Construction out of Slayton, MN has been working on the 10th Avenue Bridge since the spring of 2024. Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced on Wednesday that the bridge is now open. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, one councilman expressed frustration with the progress on the bridge was Councilman Talmage Ekanger. Ekanger… Read more »

January 8, 2026

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The first installment of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections winter series was held on Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. The feature speaker was Deb Schuelke of Rose Group International.  The theme is Communication That Works:  Tools You Can Use Today! Schuelke describe what Rose Group International is. Schuelke’s focus was… Read more »

January 8, 2026

Preview of the 2026 Legislative Session from District 1 Senator Michael Rohl

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session will get underway on Tuesday. District 1 Senator Michael Rohl discuss what he’s expecting during this session. Senator Rohl will be on the Senate Transportation, Local Government, and is Vice-Chair of the Tribal Relations Committees.  He talked about some bills potentially coming out of Tribal Relations Committee.… Read more »

January 7, 2026

South Dakota Snow Queen Festival set for Snow Queen Coronation this weekend

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio) The South Dakota Snow Queen Festival is hosting the 2026 Snow Queen Coronation in Aberdeen this weekend. Heather Fischer, Royalty Coordinator for the SD Snow Queen Festival, provides the details for this weekend’s coronation. Fischer explains the criteria the judges look for in crowning a Snow Queen. Fischer elaborates how… Read more »