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September 19, 2025

Toby Doeden campaign stopped in Watertown Thursday

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–South Dakota Republican gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden made a campaign stop in Watertown Thursday night, meeting with supporters at 2nd Street Station. It was one of the Groton natives first stops since an incident occurred last weekend in Aberdeen. Doeden and his family were at a Northern State University football game when a… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Recap of Congressman Dusty Johnson’s Tele-Town Hall

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, Congressman Dusty Johnson hosted a Tele-Town Hall taking questions from the voters all across the state of South Dakota. Before fielding question he updated the voters on four different topics starting with the murder of political influencer Charlie Kirk. Johnson updated on the upcoming government spending bill that has a deadline… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Lt Governor Tony Venhuizen preview Tuesday’s special session

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Tuesday, the South Dakota Legislature will be addressing in a special session, the proposal to fund the new mens prison that will be in Sioux Falls. Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen who chaired the Project Prison Reset Task Force provides a preview of what to expect. Venhuizen recap what the task… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Update on plane crash that occured in Brookings earlier this month

BROOKINGS, S.D. (KWAT)–More information has been released on a plane crash at the Brookings Airport this month that injured three people. At 9:00 a.m. on the morning of September 6th, the single engine plane crashed minutes after take-off. In its preliminary report, the National Transportation Safety Board says the pilot reported a moderate vibration that… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections seminar

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce had their Chamber Connections at the K.O.Lee Library on Thursday. The feature speaker is Aaron Purkeypile of EOS Worldwide/Growth Guides.  The theme of this seminar is “Looking at Your Business in a Whole New Way”. Purkeypile describe what EOS does. Purkeypile’ principles are based on Geno Wittman’s book… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Feeding South Dakota celebrating 50 years

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- September is Hunger Action Month and Feeding South Dakota is opening it’s doors this month to show the public just how fighting hunger works.  Vice President of Public Relations Stacey Andernacht says Feeding South Dakota the open house events are in conjunction with Feeding South Dakota’s 50th anniversary. A tour through their warehouses… Read more »

September 18, 2025

Senator Carl Perry appeared on KSDN Nightly Report

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- District 3 Senator Carl Perry appeared on the KSDN NIghtly Report on Wednesday night addressing different topics. Senator Perry talked about the International Legislator Forum that was held last weekend in Deadwood. Perry addressed topics that were discussed. Perry preview the upcoming session on Tuesday dealing with the funding for Mens Prison in… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Councilwoman Charlotte Liebelt react to comments made by Jeff Lassle

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back on Monday’s KSDN Midday Report President/CEO of NexEra Material Group, Jeff Lassle was discussing tariffs and the impact it would have in South Dakota and in the USA. One item he addressed was tariffs’ impact on the RV industry and talked about Liebelt Homes on west HWY 12. Owner of Liebelt is… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Senator Thune challenge Democrats to avoid potential govenment shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO)- The Federal budget year ends September 30th, and a government shutdown is looming, as Congress can’t agree on spending. Senators John Thune and Chuck Schumer had this battle a year ago…but they switched titles, with Thune becoming majority leader and Schumer now filling the minority leadership. The game of finger-pointing across the aisle… Read more »

September 17, 2025

2nd Ave SW from Main to South 1st Street closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 10 am Thursday, September 18th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for deliveries to the Citizens Building: 2nd Ave. SW From Main St. to S. 1st St. The road is scheduled to be closed until 6 pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Watertown soon to have first fully online radio station in the city

WATERTOWN, S.D.(Northern Plains News)- Watertown will soon have its first fully online radio station. Northeast Radio SD, created by longtime local broadcasters Steve Jurrens and Dorene Foster, is set to launch Monday, October 13. With the tagline “Your Hosts. Your Home. Your Radio,” the station says its mission is “connecting the city with the country.”… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Charlie Kirk Vigil scheduled for Sunday night at Central Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Sunday night at 7pm at Central Park will a vigil to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. According to the press release on Facebook it reads the following: “This is a time for our community — and beyond — to gather in prayer, singing, Scripture, and testimony as we remember… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Governor Rhoden appoint John Shubeck to represent District 16

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Wednesday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. This seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard. “John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Representative Vasgaard,” said Governor Larry… Read more »

September 17, 2025

Demolition of Watertown’s old City Hall to begin soon

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)- Watertown’s old City Hall building is sitting empty these days. The city moved into a former bank building one block to the west this summer, and they recently auctioned off what was left behind in the old City Hall. Mayor Ried Holien says that sets the stage for the demolition of the building,… Read more »