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April 23, 2026

Two Aberdeen residents arrested for drug possession

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday night, the Aberdeen Police Department made two arrests on drug possession charges. According to their official release, police went to the 1100 block of South Washington Street to speak to 34-year-old Emmanuel Echo on various warrants out on him. During the interaction, suspicion was raised which led to obtaining a search… Read more »

April 23, 2026

Drug Take Back Day coming up on Saturday

SOUTH DAKOTA(DRGNews)- If you have prescription medications that you’d like to get rid of, you can drop them off Saturday as part of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Emily Murray is the Public Information Officer for the DEA’s Omaha Division, which includes South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North… Read more »

April 23, 2026

Aberdeen Cycling Association to host 2026 SD Bike Summit

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Cycling Association are hosting the 2nd annual South Dakota Bike Summit. The Association’s President Jeff Swingler talks about how this event came about. Swingler goes over the plans for Friday. Uriah Steber with Benchmark Trails will speak the Aberdeen Nature Area Dog Park at around 6:30pm. Swingler goes over some of… Read more »

April 23, 2026

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connection Series

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections Series continued Thursday at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Feature speaker were Amber Schwab and Nathan Perry with Leadership Aberdeen.  The theme was the project they’ll working on with the 2025 Leadership Aberdeen. Schwab talks about where they were planning to do the bike park at by… Read more »

April 22, 2026

Mayor Travis Schaunaman discuss variety of topics

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Saturday, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman posted on his official Facebook page his 2026 State of the City Address.  On Wednesday he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk more about that. Mayor Schaunaman for the first time posted his State of the City address on Facebook.  He explains why he… Read more »

April 22, 2026

Governor Rhoden’s Office launches RhodenResults page

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, the Rhoden for Governor campaign announced the RhodenResults.com page to highlight Governor Rhoden’s accomplishments in his 15 months as Governor. “Governor Rhoden has a proven track record of results in just a short time as the 34th Governor of South Dakota,” said Ian Fury, Campaign Manager at Rhoden for Governor. “We’ve… Read more »

April 22, 2026

Northern Innovation and Startup Center helping new Entrepreneurs

Aberdeen, SD (Hub City Radio) Director of the Northern Innovation and Startup Center, Bea Smith tells us more on their Pitch competition that’s offering $10,000 to the winner. Smith went over the logistics, dates and what the program all involves. Smith also went on to talk about their new location. Apply to the competition at… Read more »

April 21, 2026

Intersection of McCoy Str & Goodrich Ave SE closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D. Beginning at approximately 8am Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, the following intersection will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer work: McCoy St. & Goodrich Ave. SE The intersection is scheduled to be closed Wednesday until 5pm then open in the evening.  It will be closed again on Thursday, April 23rd, at 8am… Read more »

April 21, 2026

Attorney General Jackley testify in Washington on Tuesday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Attorney General Marty Jackley testified before a congressional committee Tuesday…in a hearing called ‘Farming on Trial”. The focus is on federal agencies using lawfare to intimidate and punish farm and ranch families. Jackley took committee members through the recent case involving Charles and Heather Maude, who faced jail time and heavy fines in… Read more »

April 21, 2026

Brown County Commission hear update from Highway Superintendent Dirk Rogers

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Highway Superintendent Dirk Roger provided an update to the Brown County Commission on Tuesday. Rogers told the commission they opened the gates but do plan to close them again. Rogers says the waters need to go somewhere within the county. The commission also addressed an update on the road detours needed… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Recap of City Manager Report

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Hub City Radio)- Toward the end of Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, City Manager Dave McNeil spent around thirty minutes addressing several topics. On topic was the recent trip some members of the Aberdeen staff made to Pittsburg, Kansas. McNeil talks about the biggest takeaway he took from the trip. Councilwoman Erin… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Aberdeen City Council address resolution dealing with the promotion funds

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council addressed a resolution dealing with future use of the promotional fund.  The resolution amended the Promotion Fund Financial Administration Policy. Aberdeen Finance Director Jordan McQuillen: Aberdeen City Attorney Ron Wager(Wag-er) went over the changes he suggested.  He dealt first with the issue of conflict of interest. Wager also recommended… Read more »

April 20, 2026

Quest Construction to build new public works building

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Monday night’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, the council heard bids for the construction of the new public works building. Public Works Director Stu Nelson announced they recommend Quest Construction of Aberdeen to do the project. Aberdeen City Manager Dave McNeil describe the benefits of the location Aberdeen Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen goes… Read more »