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June 16, 2023

Library staff complete training, take learning back to communities

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Eight librarians have graduated from the Public Library Training Institute, which took place earlier this month at Northern State University in Aberdeen. The institute, sponsored by the South Dakota State Library, is a four-year program of education for librarian practitioners, support staff, and trustees of small to medium-sized public libraries who… Read more »

June 16, 2023

Aberdeen police found person responsible for damage done at Storybook Land

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- According to their Facebook page, the Aberdeen Police Department has found the individual responsible for the damage done to a talking tree at Storybook Land.  Suspect is charged with intentional damage. The Aberdeen Police Department appreciated the tips they received that led them to the suspect. Damage is estimated to be about… Read more »

June 16, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General talks constitutional amendment dealing with term limits

PIERRE, S.D.(KMIT)- South Dakota voters could decide whether state lawmakers’ term limits should be stricter.  South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for the proposed constitutional amendment that would revise legislative term limits. The proposed amendment was submitted by State Senator Brent Hoffman of Sioux Falls.  Jackley says supporters will… Read more »

June 16, 2023

Aberdeen Home Swim Meet

The Aberdeen Swim Club is hosting the 2023 Summer High Point Swim Meet at the Aberdeen Aquatic Center, Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18.  Stop by and check out the action from local and regional swimmers! If you can’t make it to the event or just want to see the latest results, check this… Read more »

June 15, 2023

Governor Noem testified in front of U.S. House committee on Natural Resources

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem appeared on a U.S. House committee on Natural Resources testifying in favor of HR 3397.  The bill would require the Bureau of Land Management(BLM) to abandon the proposed rule on “Conservation and Landscape Health”. Governor Noem talks about how the rule could impact South Dakota. Noem explains her… Read more »

June 15, 2023

One person dead after two vehicle crash in Roberts County

NEW EFFINGTON, S.D.(Press Release)- One person died Wednesday evening in a two-vehicle crash southeast of New Effington, S.D. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates that a Harley Davidson golf cart was driving westbound near mile marker 233 on S.D. Highway 127. A… Read more »

June 15, 2023

4-H Performing Arts to perform at NSU Friday & Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- 4-H Performing Arts of South Dakota will be performing at Northern State Friday & Saturday.  This mark the 40th year that they had performed here in Aberdeen.  Members of 4-H talked about what to expect. Elliott Bartlett from Montrose talks about the music being played. Alexis Hoffman from Douglas County talks about the… Read more »

June 15, 2023

USS Pierre will have a Keel Laying Company hold Friday in Mobile, AL

MOBILE, A.L.(DRGNews)- A ceremony will be held Friday in Mobile, Alabama, for a United States Navy ship named after the capitol of South Dakota. The Navy’s Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre (LCS 38) will be 419 feet long and capable of operating at speeds of over 46mph (40+ knots). Mayor Steve Harding says there… Read more »

June 15, 2023

Representative Johnson amends legislation to help rural airports

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KMIT)- Three South Dakota airports could be spared more than $4 million in fees over the next ten years to maintain passenger air service after a bill was amended, thanks in part to Representative Dusty Johnson.  The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed bipartisan legislation making significant reforms to our nation’s aviation system. Originally,… Read more »

June 14, 2023

Recap of Summer Study dealing with County Funding & Services

PIERRE, S.D.(KELO & HubCityRadio)-  The Summer Study dealing with the topic of County Funding & Services held their first session on Wednesday. Chair of the committee is Representative Roger Chase of Huron.  Chase talks about why he wanted to be on this committee. The Vice-Chair is State Senator Randy Deibert of Spearfish. The group received… Read more »

June 14, 2023

Roads closing Thursday to replace a water main

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 8:00am on Thursday, June 15, the following road will be closed to thru traffic to replace a water main: 3rd Ave SE from Park St. to Vivian St. And Wilson St. from 3rd Ave SE to 4th Ave SE The road is expected to remain closed until 6/16/2023, motorists are… Read more »

June 14, 2023

Tickets for the Brown County Grandstand events now sold in person

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting today, tickets can now be sold in person at various locations in Aberdeen. Brown County Fair Director Rachel Kippley runs down the locations where they can be sold. Kippley discuss the lineup for the Grandstand the week of the fair. The Brown County Fair Board is still looking to add another act… Read more »

June 13, 2023

Preview of the summer study dealing with County Funding & Services

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study on County Funding & Services are meeting in Pierre this week. Among the legislators participating in the region is District 3 Senator Al Novstrup, who offered a preview of what to expect. Novstrup says the main topic of this committee. Novstrup talks where funding goes to various county projects. Novstrup… Read more »

June 13, 2023

Garfield school property now owned by Lake Area Technical College

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Lake Area Technical College received an approval vote from the Watertown School Board to transfer ownership of Garfield school property, located at 1014 2nd Avenue Southeast, from the Watertown School District to Lake Area Technical College for $1 million. Tiffany Sanderson, President of Lake Area Technical College. Sanderson talks synergy. Student housing could… Read more »