ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 1pm Tuesday, October 28th, 2025, Dahme Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: 5th Ave. NE From Congress St. to N. Boyd St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Thursday, October 30th, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in 16 different counties during the month of November. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Beadle, Brown, Codington, Custer, Davison, Jackson, Lake, Lawrence, Lyman, Meade, Minnehaha, Moody, Pennington, Roberts, Stanley, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the Winter 2025/Spring 2026 Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths.… Read more »

Watertown, S.D.(Northeast Radio) – The Watertown City Council unanimously directed City staff to prepare a focused ordinance that will prohibit the sale, purchase, and possession of psychoactive, hemp-derived products to individuals under the age of 21. The decision was made following extensive testimony detailing the public safety risks associated with the legal loophole that currently… Read more »

LANGFORD, S.D. (KWAT)–A man has died in a tractor fire accident in rural Marshall County, South Dakota. In a social media post, Emergency Manager Logan Roehr says first responders were dispatched to a Langford address Friday afternoon at 4:21 p.m., where they discovered the body of the 83 year-old man. Roehr says investigators determined that, “a farm… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Commission held their weekly meeting on Tuesday. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley announced their decision on who the contractor for the Rodeo for the next three years. Brown County Commission approved the request. Dakota Rodeo is based out of Oklahoma. The commission addressed a request for a petition to create… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–The Watertown City Council has given authorization to City Manager Alan Stager to apply for a nearly five-million dollar federal grant to provide funding for the construction of a new solar farm at Watertown Regional Airport. Mayor Ried Holien tells KWAT News there’s no guarantee Watertown will get the grant, but at least… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Development Corporation hosted a Regional Business Symposium on Monday at Northern State University.  Feature speakers address several different topics. Property Taxes: In 2024, over 1.8 billion dollars came from property taxes.  South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson talks about how property taxes are used. Sanderson talks about how property… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Police Department in conjunction with the Aberdeen Downtown Association and Aberdeen Economic Development Manager Amber Schwab recently conducted a survey with business owners to check on parking in downtown Aberdeen. Lt. Brad Jung, who is the Patrol Lieutenant/Parking Manager for downtown since May filed the report with the Aberdeen City Council.… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council voted Monday night for Tanner Jondahl to be officially the new Aberdeen Police Chief. Current Police Chief for his final day, Dave McNeil has nothing but praise for Office Jondahl. Jondahl accepted the promotion to Aberdeen Police Chief. Jondahl begins his job as Aberdeen Police Chief on Tuesday.

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the spring 2026 semester. Positions are available in the Washington, D.C. office and the state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Students will work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-09 granting an hours-of-service waiver for propane and other liquid products being transported through South Dakota associated with the ongoing harvest. The 14-day order exempts delivery of gasoline or gasoline blends, diesel, fuel oil, ethanol, propane, jet fuel, and biodiesel from federal motor carrier regulations… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Applications are now being taken for Leadership Aberdeen 2026. Leadership Aberdeen, established in 1987, is an immersive leadership development program designed to equip participants with the skills, insights, and connections needed to lead with purpose. Set in a dynamic, fast-paced, and supportive environment, the program challenges individuals to explore their personal… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- Republicans and Democrats are still in a standoff over spending…and the government shutdown is now in its 27th day. That shutdown has led the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to declare a state of emergency…mainly due to the end of SNAP nutrition benefits this Friday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the negative effects… Read more »