ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  On Wednesday, June 1st, the Aberdeen City Council will be conducting an executive session to interview candidates for the new Finance Officer.  The session will begin at 8:15am.  A decision could be made following the executive session.  That vote will be made public if a decision is made that day.    

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Supporters of Amendment “C” held a teletown hall Wednesday night to rally voters ahead of the June primary. Amendment “C”, if passed would require any ballot issue costing ten million dollars or more to pass with a sixty percent margin. Grover Norquist with the national groups “Americans for Tax Reform” said most tax… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Earlier this week the Aberdeen City Council was sued by two residents dealing with the issue of Councilwoman Tiffany Langer’s residency in the Southeast District in Aberdeen. Councilwoman Tiffany Langer has released the following statement: “I’d like to publicly address the lawsuit that has been brought against the council to remove me… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. –On May 25, 2022 at 10:37AM, Aberdeen Fire Rescue was dispatched to a restaurant fire in the 1100 block of 6th Ave SW. Upon arrival crews noted smoke coming from the building. Crews made entry and found heavy smoke and heat throughout the structure. The main fire was found in the kitchen area… Read more »

COLUMBUS, O.H.(WNAX)- Despite lingering cool weather, all outlooks continue to point to a warmer and drier summer. Ohio State Climatologist Aaron Wilson moderated this months North Central Region climate update and says June starts to show that transition. Wilson says they also start to see a drier signal into June. Wilson says the July through… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- The overcrowded women’s prison in Pierre got a lot of attention in legislative hearings over the past two weeks. Corrections Department Secretary Kellie Wasko told the Appropriations Committee that its very difficult to provide needed drug and alcohol rehabilitation in that type of situation. Wasko says many of the female prisoners get no… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(WNAX)- State and federal funding is flowing through the “SD Connects” program to help pay for broadband expansions across the state. Andrew Curley, Director of Government Relations for Midco, says they have several projects underway. Curley says the grants help most in rural areas. Curley says the grants also help update technology on… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Election officials say a measure legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota will be on the ballot in November. Secretary of State Steve Barnett said the petition for an initiated measure legalizing possession, use, and distribution of marijuana was validated and filed by his office Wednesday. The measure will… Read more »

BROOKINGS, S.D.(KELO)- The discovery of the Emerald Ash Bore beetles in Crooks has some worried the beetle has made its way to Hartford. SDSU”s Dr. John Ball says he plans to have a detailed survey of Hartford completed by Tuesday of next week. SDSU’s Dr. John Ball says the emerald ash bore is appearing in… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 79th Boys State is coming to Aberdeen beginning on Memorial Day.  The event has been held in Aberdeen since 1940 with the exception of WWII & 2020 because of COVID. Boys State Director Christopher Van Delist previews what to expect. The event is normally attended by juniors.  The last two years has… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor of the victims of the tragic shooting in Uvalde, TX. “May our Heavenly Father comfort those in pain and sorrow. All South Dakotans stand with the people of Uvalde,”… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- This Tuesday, May 31st is the deadline to renew license plate decals for May. Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter provides the letter for this month.

PIERRE, S.D.(WNAX)- Under pressure from legislators and Governor Kristi Noem, the Board of Regents changed what were called “Diversity Centers” on university campuses to “Opportunity Centers.” Regents Executive Director Brian Maher says the service to students is the critical factor. Maher says they have made the on campus changes. Maher says the names and words… Read more »

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Three republican candidates will be on the primary ballot next month for two House seats in District 16 in southeast South Dakota. Representative Kevin Jensen of Canton is running for his fourth term. Jensen says there was room for tax cuts in this years legislative session. Jensen says another priority is juvenile justice.… Read more »