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September 7, 2023

Walking tour of Highlands Historic District planned for September 21st

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- A walking tour of the Highlands Historic District is being sponsored by the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department on Thursday, September 21, at 6:30 p.m.  Troy McQuillen will lead this leisurely 90-minute walk through one of Aberdeen’s older residential neighborhoods.  People will learn about the history of early Aberdeen settlers, as… Read more »

September 7, 2023

South Dakota Farmers Union applauds PUC’s action, calls for additional protections

HURON, S. D.(Press Release) – September 5 the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) rejected Navigator CO2’s application for a permit to construct the Heartland Greenway carbon capture pipeline. The company’s request sought to disregard county pipeline setback ordinances. The PUC’s unanimous decision pointed to the company’s lack of transparency in disclosing carbon dioxide plume… Read more »

September 7, 2023

Alley between 3rd & 4th Ave SE closed on Monday for utility work

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Beginning at 8 am on Monday, September 11, 2023 the following alley will be closed to traffic for utility work: Between 3rd & 4th Avenue SE – Main to Lincoln The alley will be closed to through traffic until Thursday.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

September 7, 2023

Flu shots can now be taken at Sanford hospitals

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- As summer comes to an end, flu season is right around the corner. That’s why Sanford Health has started administering flu shots at all 200 of its clinics throughout the upper midwest. Sanford Health Official Andrea Folkinghorn says that getting the shot can save you from serious illness. Folkinghorn says signing up… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Katie Washnok explains her reasons for running for District 3 Senate seat

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This past Friday, the chair of the Brown County GOP, Katie Washnok announced she will run for the District 3 Senate seat representing the city of Aberdeen. Washnok talks about what motivated her to run. Washnok explains why she chose to announce her candidacy before Labor Day weekend. Washnok talks about her involvement… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Sturgis City Council approve first reading for next year’s budget

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council on Tuesday night passed first reading of the 2024 budget. Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says the proposed budget makes continued strides to enhance the community’s infrastructure, enhance recreation and cultural amenities, redevelop the downtown and grow the economy. However, due to the rising cost of capital improvements, the… Read more »

September 6, 2023

SD PUC denies Navigator’s request for CO2 pipeline

PIERRE, S.D. (KELOLAND) — The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is weighing in on the future of carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. At a meeting on Wednesday, the members unanimously decided to deny the Navigator CO2 project’s request that the state commission preempt pipeline ordinances passed in Minnehaha and Moody counties. Commissioner Chris Nelson… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Governor Noem appoints Bob Perry as Secretary of Public Safety

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, Governor Kristi Noem appointed Robert (Bob) Perry as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). Craig Price, the current secretary, will retire from state government. Perry’s appointment will be effective on September 22. “Craig Price has been an outstanding leader and public servant throughout his law enforcement career.… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Update on pending murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A win in court Tuesday for the prosecution team in the pending murder trial of Jeremiah Peacemaker of Watertown. He’s charged with killing Kendra Owen in her Watertown apartment in the 300-block of North Broadway on September 2nd, 2020. Peacemaker’s defense team filed a motion to have all references to Kendra Owen’s blood found… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Watertown Development Company release a housing study

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown Development Company delivered the results of a housing study to the city council Tuesday night. It shows the occupancy rate for rental units in Watertown is very high, but there’s a need for more single family homes in all price points–especially entry-level homes. Development Company Executive Director Chris Clifton. Clifton says salaries… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Name released in Huron fire that killed an area firefighter

HURON, S.D.(KOKK)- As the 2023 South Dakota State Fair was wrapping up on Labor Day afternoon a large structure fire ignited at a Huron Business.  The scene was met with a second tragic event in the line of duty death of an area firefighter.  On Tuesday September 5th Huron Fire Chief Ron Hines gave an… Read more »

September 6, 2023

Aberdeen City Council passes first reading on next year’s budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council passed the first reading on next year’s budget.  City Manager Joe Gaa explains that this budget is balanced. The Aberdeen City Council members started placing amendments to the budget starting with Councilman David Novstrup amendment impacting economic development. City Manager Gaa express his opposition to adding new staff members… Read more »

September 5, 2023

Senator Thune introduces resolution to overturn Biden’s latest student loan bailout scheme

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) Tuesday joined several of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn President Biden’s reckless income-driven repayment (IDR) rule that would forgive student loan balances after 10 years of payments for certain borrowers, including those in high-income households. On June 30,… Read more »