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President’s Own U.S. Marine Corps Band to perform in Aberdeen Friday

October 5, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The President’s Own U.S. Marine Corps Band will be performing in Aberdeen on Friday.  The Director of the Band, Colonel Jason Kettig provided a preview. Fettig discuss how long the band has been in existance. Fettig talks about the history of how this tour came about. Fettig hopes to see a strong turnout… Read more »

Representative Carl Perry announce his candidacy for District 3 Senate

October 5, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Carl Perry is announcing his bid for State Senate, representing District 3. He’s an experienced advocate for a stronger South Dakota and a champion for our local community with leadership rooted in experience. Carl Perry has proudly represented the people of District 3 for six successful years in the State House of… Read more »

Freeze Watch in effect beginning Overnight Friday into Saturday

October 5, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(KWAT)- A cold start to the weekend is coming up. National Weather Service forecaster Kari Fleegel says temperatures could drop to around 30 degrees by Saturday morning. Sensitive outdoor vegetation should be brought inside to avoid getting nipped by frost.

South Dakota Supreme Court hear case between Avera vs Sully County

October 4, 2023

VERMILLION, S.D.(KCCR)- The fall term of the South Dakota Supreme Court is in session this week at the University of South Dakota School of Law.  Justices Wednesday heard the case of Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre versus Sully County.  Avera is seeking payment from Sully County over services provided to a seasonal grounds keeper… Read more »

Summit’s COO Jimmy Powell provides an update

October 4, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On KSDN’s Midday Report, the Chief Operating Officer for Summit Carbon Solutions, Jimmy Powell provided us an update on their pipeline request for both North & South Dakota. Powell talks about what’s happening up in North Dakota. Hearing could be heard with the ND PSC(Public Service Commission) as early as November. South Dakota… Read more »

NSU Homecoming schedule for this week

October 4, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – A warm start to Northern State University’s homecoming week will cool down to a crisp autumn day for the 107th annual Gypsy Day Parade and football game on Saturday. This year’s homecoming theme is Wolves Go to Vegas. Parade-goers might need to bundle up. The early morning could drop into the low 30s… Read more »

Pierre & Watertown Airports reach 10,000 enplanements

October 4, 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR & KWAT)- It was only a matter of time for boardings at Pierre Regional Airport to hit the magic threshold of 10-thousand enplanements.  Airport Liaison to the Pierre City Commission Jamie Huizenga says enplanements have been steady since March. September was the fourth best month of the year at Pierre for enplanements with… Read more »

October Business After Hours at Civic Arena Thursday, October 12th

October 3, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s October Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, October 12 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at the Aberdeen Civic Arena, 203 S Washington Street. This is the third annual celebration of Manufacturing Month, where local manufacturers will be on hand to showcase their products… Read more »

LifeServe to do blood drive in Warner on October 12th

October 3, 2023

WARNER, S.D.(Press Release)- LifeServe Blood Center, the SOLE supplier to 29 hospitals in South Dakota, including Avera St. Luke’s, is seeking eligible blood donors to give blood at the upcoming blood drive in Warner.  Blood is a vital part of treatment for countless illnesses and injuries afflicting local hospital patients.  The generous community members who… Read more »

Peaceful Pines closer to opening

October 3, 2023

FORT PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A new senior living complex in Fort Pierre is hiring staff and getting closer to opening its doors. Owners had hoped to open the Peaceful Pines facility Oct. 1, 2023, but Mayor Gloria Hanson says there’s been a few different things causing the delay. Hanson says based on what she’s been told,… Read more »

October is Cancer Preventions Month

October 3, 2023

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- October is Cancer Preventions Month. Molly Sutton, the Avera Regional Director of Philanthropy talks about this month as an opportunity to educate people about cancer.   Ms. Sutton discusses what the individual can do to mitigate their risk of developing cancer. She adds that keeping fit, avoiding excess and not vaping or using… Read more »

Congressman Johnson reflect on the Continuing Resolution passes by Congress on Saturday

October 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- This past Saturday, the U.S. Congress passed a 45-day continuing resolution to fund the government through November 17th. Congressman Dusty Johnson reacted to the passage of the resolution which coincidentally occurred on his birthday. Congressman Johnson talked about the CR that didn’t pass on Friday dealing with funding for the southern border. Johnson… Read more »

Watertown Mayor provide update on the Wells Fargo Bank building

October 3, 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.–It has become a messy situation for the city of Watertown, but one that could have some resolution soon. It’s the former Wells Fargo Bank building downtown, which the city bought for $1.3 million in November 2020. Their plan, at the time, was to renovate it into a new city hall. But they got… Read more »

Hughes County Emergency Manager resigns

October 3, 2023

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Hughes County is looking for a new emergency management director.  County Manager Lori Jacobson asked the Hughes County Commission Monday to accept the resignation of Cathy Strudel.  Jacobson told the Commission Strudel was moving west river but was not able to elaborate on Strudel’s plans.  Strudel replaced Rob Fines who retired July 1st… Read more »

Quest Car Rental the new car rental company at Watertown Airport

October 3, 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- A new car rental agreement was reached tonight for the Watertown Regional Airport as it was approved by the City Council, but not after some clarifications from City staff. Airport Manager Rob Cyrus explains to the Council that they received one bid from Centric Car Care Rental, doing business as Quest Car Rental,… Read more »