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FORT PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Fort Pierre’s bridge plaza under the new John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge will become a memorial of sorts to famed Naval veteran. Mayor Gloria Hanson says military historian John Molison has been in touch with an artist from Chicago working on a Waldron tribute. Hanson says the artist is intending to donate… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KELO)- It has taken longer than anticipated, but money is about to flow in a $200-million development program approved by this year’s legislature. State Housing authority Executive Director Chas Olson says the agency has committed to funding seven projects at a cost of $10-million. And, he says the pace is picking up. There were… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.(WNAX)- President Joe Biden spent time in Bellville, Michigan yesterday walking the picket line with striking United Auto Worker union members as they strike against auto manufacturers. Biden’s decision to join the workers on the picket line — a first for a sitting president — reflected a break from the presidential tradition of neutrality… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at approximately 8:00 AM on Thursday, September 28, 2023 the West lane of S Main Street will be closed from 3rd Avenue SE to 4th Avenue SE for utility work. The work is expected to take approximately three days. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission, the commission received an update from Summit Carbon Solutions following the PUC’s denial of their pipeline request. Project Manager Kylie Lange told the commission they plan to adjust their plans dealing with the commission. Lange knows the way they approached the Commission & the landowners wasn’t good to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Fair offered their recommendation for the entertainment contracts for future fairs. Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Kippley told the Commission whey the Board chose NesteLive. NesteLive’s contract is for three years at $28,000 for 2024, $29,000 for 2025, and $30,000 for 2026. The Brown County Commission approved it on a 5-0… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council at Monday’s meeting receive an update on marketing from the Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau. Executive Director Casey Weismantel told the commission about how they market in radio, news, & digital. Weismantel talks about how they marketing through social media. Weismantel how Google search has impacted their website. Weismantel… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, NSU’s Director of Innovation and Startup Center Bea Smith addressed the council. Smith talks about how the goal of the program. Smith talks about what’s coming up on Thursday. Smith looks ahead to what’s coming up in November. You can learn more about this program at… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D.(KJJQ)- Tele-medicine support for nursing homes and home care takes center stage for The Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care. That legislative committee met Monday in Pierre. Mark Johnston is Business Development Director with Avel eCare in Sioux Falls. He says they currently support patients in long term care facilities. Dr.… Read more »
MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Child care for millions of children and families nationwide is expected to begin to disappear after Saturday. That is because the expanded funding for child care provided by the American Rescue Act will expire. That means the loss of billions of dollars in federal childcare funds. Krista Scott is with the Robert Wood… Read more »
TEXAS(DRGNews)- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is at the United States’ southern border again, this time to get an update from 50 of the state’s National Guard soldiers stationed there as part of Texas’ efforts to stop illegal immigrants from entering the country (Operation Lone Star). Noem was joined at the border by South Dakota… Read more »
Republican governors from 17 states– including South Dakota– have sent a letter to Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory opposing implementation of revisions to Phase 2 of the National Environmental Policy Act. The Proposed Rule would undo many of the changes made by the rules passed on July 16, 2020, which were designed to… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- License plate decals for the month of September is due on Friday, September 29th. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter talks about the letter for the month. VanMeter also reminds citizens that property taxes are due in October.
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council on Monday night discuss the ordinance in place dealing with the number of medical marijuana dispensaries allowed within the city limits. City Attorney Ron Wager reminded the council the number of dispensaries allowed in the city. Of those six permits, only two of them are operational. the other four… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Aberdeen Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of a driver who struck two children on bicycles last Friday. The incident happened around 8:27 p.m. Aberdeen officials report that children were on bicycles crossing 6th Ave. SE at the intersection… Read more »
