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Hayti man arrested for simple assault

September 20, 2023

HAYTI, S.D.(KXLG)- Hamlin County Sheriff’s Deputies made an arrest last night after a female Hayti resident called 911 around 1:06 a.m. this morning to the Watertown Regional Dispatch Center requesting help and that an unwanted visitor was at her residence. While deputies were en route, Dispatch lost connection with the caller. Once the deputies located… Read more »

City of Watertown still trying to figure out what to do for new City Hall

September 20, 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–Its been nearly three years since the city of Watertown bought a vacant bank building downtown for $1.3 million with the intention of remodeling it into a new City Hall. But today…the Wells Fargo building continues to sit empty, with the city seemingly no closer to figuring out what their next move will be.… Read more »

Aberdeen Parks & Rec looking for volunteers for upcoming Haunted Forest

September 20, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department and the Optimist Club have begun preparations for the 2023 Haunted Forest.  This popular event requires over 100 volunteers.  Recreation Superintendent, Gene Morsching, would like to invite people over the age of 15 to become a part of this Halloween tradition.  Some of the areas where… Read more »

Northern State hosting a series of events ahead

September 20, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Northern State University will be hosting a Fall Job and Internship Fair on Thursday at the Avera Student Center from 11am-2pm.  There is no cost for candidates to attend.  The Fair is open to communtiy job seekers and college students. Bea Smith, Director of Northern Innovation and Startup Center talks about another event… Read more »

Highway 12 construction leading to problems at Agtegra plant near Bath

September 19, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Issue raised Tuesday at the Brown County Commission dealing with trucks coming & going from the Agtegra plant near Bath Dennis Mitchell with Agtegra explain concerns about getting on & off of U.S. HWY 12 toward the plant. Agtegra Chief Operating Officer Mike Rizor talk how construction on U.S. HWY 12 is causing… Read more »

Brown County Fair receive bids for entertainment contracts

September 19, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday received an update on bids to the Brown County Fair for entertainment contracts. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley talks about what they are looking for in the contract. Five businesses submitted bids and Kippley read them to the Commission.  All the contracts are for three years.… Read more »

Landowners wanted to thank Brown County Commission for their stance against Summit Carbon Solutions

September 19, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- During the public forum at Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, landowners spoke of their appreciation for what the commission did with regards to setbacks on CO2 pipelines proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. Landowner Jared Bossly thanked the commission for their hard work. Bossly remind the commission to keep up the fight against Summit.… Read more »

Watertown City Council discuss C-L Commercial Lake Districts ordinances

September 19, 2023

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown City Council made what most of the Council agreed was progress at Monday night’s meeting when they approved C-L Commercial Lake District revised ordinances and definitions of “Title 21 Zoning” and a Zoning Text Amendment to Campgrounds. Mayor Ried Holien first prefaced the public and Councilmembers on how they would be combining… Read more »

Denny’s in Sioux Falls could be sued for racial discrimination

September 19, 2023

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It appears a lawsuit is on the way after two black truck drivers were recently denied service at a Denny’s Restaurant in Sioux Falls. Damon Whitfield says he thought there was a misunderstanding and tried to defuse the situation. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels says the waitress at the center of the… Read more »

Recap of Aberdeen City Council meeting held on Monday

September 18, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their meeting on Monday. New City Manager Robin Bobzien discuss the second reading on the 2024 city budget. City Councilman David Novstrup agreed with City Manager Bobzien with the budget with the understanding that it could be amended later on. The city council also addressed the City Improvement… Read more »

Monday was Constitution Day

September 18, 2023

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Monday September 17th was Constitution Day.  This day marked the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17th, 1787. District 3 Representative Carl Perry wanted to tell the Aberdeen City Council & the Brown County Commission what some businesses did to honor that. Perry provided quotes from former President… Read more »

29th annual ABBY Awards to take place Thursday

September 18, 2023

Aberdeen, S.D.(Press Release)- Through the Looking Glass will be the theme of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce’s 29th annual ABBY Awards. This event will take place on Thursday, September 21 at the Dakota Event Center. Social will begin at 6pm with awards at 7 pm. Tickets are $50 each or a table of eight… Read more »