WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- The United States House has passed bipartisan legislation making reforms to the nation’s aviation system. South Dakota US Representative Dusty Johnson says Essential Air Service airports– such as the ones in Pierre, Aberdeen and Watertown– are an important piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. Johnson says there doesn’t need to be a commercial… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)-South Dakota’s Attorney General is warning consumers about home and roof repair scams that have surfaced in South Dakota due to severe weather earlier this week. Marty Jackley says unfortunately, scammers react quickly to these situations. Jackley says his office’s Division of Consumer Protection quickly began receiving complaints about repair companies with aggressive tactics.… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Law enforcement agencies are teaming up to put the brakes on speeding in Sioux Falls. Police Lieutenant Andrew Siebenborn says newly-built Veterans Parkway is one of the main target areas. The police department teamed up with the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s deputies and members of the South Dakota Highway patrol in the effort.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- As controversy swirls around country singer Jason Aldean’s song “Try that in a Small Town”, Governor Kristi Noem says she’s got the singer’s back. Noem added that she wants Aldean to come play anywhere at any time in South Dakota, including the Governor Mansion’s front lawn. Governor Kristi Noem is not a fan… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Senator John Thune says Democrats are trying to undermine the U.S. Supreme Court. Thune says Democrat are proposing to “pack” the Supreme Court because they don’t like the court’s makeup, and some of its decisions. Senator Thune says he expects a robust debate on a Democrat bill that he says undermines the court’s… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The annual National Night Out is coming up on Tuesday, August 1st from 6-9pm at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen.  The first National Night Out dates back to 1984 and has been held in Aberdeen each year since 2009.  Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil provides a preview. McNeil talks about this event came about.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Our water system recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did to correct this situation. We routinely monitor your water for turbidity (cloudiness).  This… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – To celebrate 100 years of creating dignity and compassion through the power of work, Goodwill of the Great Plains is hosting a customer appreciation celebration, featuring a ribbon cutting by the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce, at the Aberdeen retail store at 424 S. Brown Co. Hwy 19 at 11:00am on… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- The long-standing Hubbard Feeds Watertown location has confirmed it will be closing. The announcement came on Monday, and the final shutdown date is September 1, 2023. KXLG News reached out and received a statement from Alltech, the parent company of Hubbard Feeds. Alltech cites discovering “severe structural issues” in the facility that “cannot… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR) — Avera Health has named an interim President and C-E-O to guide the health system as Bob Sutton steps way due to health reasons. In April, Avera announced Sutton was stepping back due to a serious medical condition that requires an intensive care regimen. Julie Lautt has been named to lead Avera while… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- At the Intersection of 449th Avenue and 177th Street Southwest of Pelican Lake, the current yield signage is being questioned after a near-fatal crash. Today’s Codington County Commissioner meeting discussed whether to replace the yield signs with stop signs. Codington County Highway Superintendent Rick Hartley explains. Commissioner Troy VanDusen clarifies the reasoning. Hartley… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- In South Dakota, we don’t typically have to deal with rolling blackouts to reduce demand on our electrical supply, but the chances of that happening here are increasing. Pierre Utilities Director Brad Palmer says how electricity is generated has changed over the past decade or so. Palmer says extreme temperatures across the country… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office and the state Division of Criminal Investigation are hosting a human trafficking training conference this week in Pierre. Attorney General Marty Jackley says human trafficking happens in South Dakota, and the training is the first of its kind hosted by the Attorney General’s Office and DCI. He… Read more »

LANGFORD, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center held a blood drive in Langford on Tuesday, July 18 and had a good turn-out!   22 people registered to donate, 21 donors were able to donate, and 24 units of life saving blood were collected.  Thank you to every donor who participated in the drive and helped to… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Montessori school here in Aberdeen is hosting a golf tournament at Rolling Hills Golf Club on Saturday, July 29th. Director Susan Dalanger explains what Montessori school does. Teacher Kelli Malsom talks about how to register for this event. Malsom runs down some of the raffle prizes they are drawing for. Dalanger talks about… Read more »