PIERRE, S.D.(SDBA)- The House State Affairs Committee voted 9–4 to advance House Bill 1087, which would prohibit compensation for petition circulators and void any petition found in violation. Supporters say money has distorted the initiative process. Citizen activist Tonchi Weaver from Rapid City. Opponents say the bill repeats a legal fight already lost in court.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the introduction of a bill to defend religious freedom,SB 113, with prime sponsors Senator Mehlhaff and Representative Odenbach. “Religious freedom is the bedrock of our nation, and we will continue to safeguard every South Dakotan’s right to worship freely,” said Governor Larry Rhoden. “South Dakota… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- New numbers show South Dakota’s tourism industry remained a powerful economic driver in 2025, despite inflation and economic instability felt by many people throughout the year. South Dakota Department of Tourism Secretary Jim Hagen expects some of that uneasiness to carry over into 2026, but people still want to travel. Hagen says the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission will hold their meeting on Tuesday morning.  Among the items on the agenda include: -2006 Assessment Plan from Gene Loeschke, Director of Equalization -Hear quotes on the New Roof Top/A.C. unit for 124 building from Building Superintendent Judy Dosch and Assistant Building Superintendent Randy Zens The meeting will begin… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony on SJR501.  The resolution propose and submit to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, limiting the number of terms an individual may serve as a member of the Legislature. Prime… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate State Affairs Committee on Friday heard testimony on SJR502.  The resolution would call for a Convention of States to put in the U.S. Constitution that the maximum that can be on the U.S. Supreme Court is nine justices. Prime sponsor of the resolution is District 1 Senator Michael Rohl.… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senator Mike Rounds provided an update on what’s happening in Washington. The U.S. Senate has passed a series of appropriation bills earlier this month.  Senator Rounds, who is on the Appropriation Committee talks about the 20.3 million dollars for the WINS project that a part of this package. Rounds talks about his support… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday, the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee heard testimony on HJR5001.  The bill would propose and submit to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, prohibiting the transfer of private property to a non-governmental entity for the sole purpose of… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  The Aberdeen City Council will be holding their meeting on Monday.  Here’s some highlights of what will be on the agenda. They are doing second readings on the following ordinances: -Amending taxicab and motorbus regulations -Amending solid waste collection regulations -Supplementing the 2026 budget for unanticipated expenses They will hear about an ordinance… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen School Board will hold their meeting on Monday.  Among the items scheduled to be discuss include: -Announcing the 2025-26 Golden Apple Award Winners -Recognizing Erich Schaffhauser Nygaard as a 4-year All State band member The board will get a report on what’s happening at May Overby Elementary School The meeting will… Read more »

The Hockey Community and Community as a whole will set aside Saturday Jan 24th for Greg Swanson Day, as we honor a sportsman and man that lead by example with a smile on his face and a competitive fire in his eyes. Friend and Teammate on the 1992 State Championship team that Swanson was Captain… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The South Dakota Senate Commerce & Energy Committee heard testimony on Thursday on SB6.  The bill reduce the duration of an individual’s reemployment benefits. Prime sponsor of the bill was Senator Michael Rohl of Aberdeen.  He talks about how this came about. Rohl talks about the purpose of the bill. Among those opposing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Senator Mike Rounds made it official that he will seek re-election for his third term in the U.S. Senate. Senator Rounds talks about his motivation to run for another term. Rounds talks about his achievements within this his second term as U.S. Senator. Rounds has already been endorsed for this seat… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Dangerously cold temperature are beginning to arrive today and is scheduled to run through the weekend. NWS Meteorologist Kelly Serr(Seer): Seer remind everyone that with these temperatures frostbite could occur within a matter of minutes. Cold Weather Advisory in effect now and will change over to a Cold Weather Warning beginning at 6pm… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speakers were Susan Kornder & Megan Neal with Northeastern Mental Health Center.  The theme will be on the Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Workplace Pledge.  In case you missed it, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman announced the… Read more »