Hub City Radio News

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September 29, 2025

SDPB renew agreement with the SDHSAA

VERMILLION, S.D.(Press Release)— South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) and the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) are proud to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership to bring South Dakotans comprehensive coverage of high school athletic state championships and All-State fine arts events. This renewed agreement ensures that viewers statewide will continue to enjoy… Read more »

September 29, 2025

Recap of Senator Thune’s appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Sunday morning, Senator John Thune(Senate Majority Leader) appeared on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker and address several different topics. Senator Thune was asked following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. Thune was asked whether the DOJ should go after President Trump’s enemies. On the potential government shutdown… Read more »

September 29, 2025

Congressman Johnson discus his candidacy for SD Governor

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has decided to run for Governor next year instead of another term in Washington. Johnson says he feels drawn to the race. Johnson says state government needs more direction. Johnson says he will give voters a reason to support him. Other candidates in the republican primary race for… Read more »

September 29, 2025

9th Ave SW from 13th to 15th Str closed now for sewer installation

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Dahme Construction has the following road closed to thru traffic for sanitary sewer installation: 9th Ave. SW From 13th St. to S. 15th St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 6pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

September 27, 2025

Aberdeen City Council select Police Chief Dave McNeil to be next City Manager

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Following a lengthy executive session on Friday, the Aberdeen City Council has nominated Aberdeen Police Chief Dave McNeil to be the next City Manager. McNeil will be replacing current City Manager Robin Bobzien who will be retiring in December. On Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman’s Facebook page, the mayor released the following statement: “Congratulation… Read more »

September 26, 2025

Highway Patrol announces October sobriety checkpoints

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 October. These checkpoints will take place in the counties of Brown, Brule, Clay, Codington, Davison, Day, Edmunds, Jones, Lake, Lawrence, Meade, Minnehaha, Pennington, Sanborn, Stanley, and Yankton. The monthly checkpoints are designed… Read more »

September 26, 2025

Congressman Johnson comment on pending government shutdown

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- The federal governments fiscal year ends on September 30th, and so far Congress has been unable to reach an agreement on extending it. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson isn’t optimistic about an agreeement. The House is not scheduled to return to Washington before the deadline. Johnson says that is because they did their… Read more »

September 26, 2025

Senator Crabtree address property taxes

YANKTON, S.D.(WNAX)- Legislators in next year’s session of the South Dakota legislature will have to deal with some proposals for property tax reform. District 8 Senator Casey Crabtree of Madison says he anticipates competing ideas. One idea that came out of the interim committee studying property taxes would raise the state sales tax two percent… Read more »

September 25, 2025

Zebra mussels discovered at Mina Lake

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release)- Fall is here, and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks department would like to remind boat and cabin owners to inspect their watercraft, boat docks, lifts and other water equipment for aquatic invasive species. Parks staff are working to keep our campgrounds clean and maintained. They are also busy taking out… Read more »

September 25, 2025

SDPB’s “Be My Neighbor Day” event coming up on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Saturday at the K.O.Lee Public Library is SDPB’s “Be My Neighbor Day”. Community Service/Assistant Director Cara Perrion provides a preview. Perrion describe what Daniel Tiger will be doing on Saturday. Perrion describe what else is happening on Saturday dealing with science. Perrion talks about the “Touch the Truck” feature. The… Read more »

September 25, 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer’s planned for Saturday October 4th

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release)- The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Aberdeen area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Aberdeen on Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. at the Strode Activity Center. “This is a pivotal moment in the fight against Alzheimer’s. There are… Read more »

September 25, 2025

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections seminar

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce hosted their Chamber Connections series at the K.O.Lee Public Library. Speaker was Carson Walker with South Dakota News Watch with the focus on the media and civics. Walker discuss the role of media in regards to civics. Walker talks about the public informing them the need… Read more »

September 25, 2025

Star Party planned for Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is sponsoring a Star Party on Friday, September 26th from dusk – 11:00 pm at the 12th Street Park (1600 S. 12th Street). A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what… Read more »

September 24, 2025

Aberdeen School Board & Brown County Commission approve their budgets

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night the Aberdeen School Board approved the budget for the 2025-26 school year. School Finance Officer Michaela Rogers discuss changes on the revenue side that were made since the first reading back in August. Rogers also discuss changes made on the expenses side since August. Rogers goes over the general fund.… Read more »