Hub City Radio News

To submit a news story, please email Scott at news@hubcityradio.com.


August 11, 2025

Recap of Work Session dealing with the 2026 City Budget

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday night, the Aberdeen City Council did a work session to address the budget for the year 2026.  The main focus of this was on the general fund. Aberdeen City Manager Robin Bobzien talks about health care benefits will be increasing. Bobzien address some items associated with next year’s budget. Aberdeen Finance… Read more »

August 11, 2025

Independent consultant names Benson Road Site best prison location

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Monday, Governor Larry Rhoden announced that the third-party consultant for the prison task force ranked the Benson Road site as the best prison location among the options under consideration. The analysis was done by Arrington Watkins, the prison task force’s independent consultant. “If you followed the prison task force, you know… Read more »

August 8, 2025

NSU and USD work in collaboration with getting a law degree in Vermillion

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Over the past four years Northern State University and University of South Dakota has worked in conjunction with a program called Honors Law of Opportunity Program(HLOP) USD Knudson School of Law Dean Neil Fulton talks about the purpose of HLOP. Fulton discuss how NSU & USD got together to work on this program.… Read more »

August 8, 2025

Terrence Davis announce plans to run for South Dakota Secretary of State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio) – On Friday, Sioux Falls resident Terrence Davis announced he will be a Democratic candidate running for South Dakota Secretary of State.  Davis is a former state trooper who served the Sioux Falls region. According to his press release he writes the following: “When people deny elections, fail to protect your privacy,… Read more »

August 8, 2025

Aerial and ground spraying for mosquitoes scheduled for Sunday & Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Mosquito Control division of the City of Aberdeen will be conducting an aerial application for mosquitoes on Sunday, August 10th between the hours of 8:00 PM and 12:00 AM. The division will then be conducting a city-wide ground application for mosquitoes on Monday, August 11th between the hours of 8:30 PM… Read more »

August 7, 2025

News Media Corporation closes down four newspapers in South Dakota

SOUTH DAKOTA(HubCityRadio)- On Wednesday, News Media Corporation announce they are closing newspapers effective immediately to about 150 newspapers located in the following states:  Arizona, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Newspapers impacted in South Dakota include the Huron Plainsman, Redfield Press, Brookings Register, and Moody County Enterprises based in Flandreau. Some media markets are looking… Read more »

August 7, 2025

Standoff held on reservation in Roberts County Thursday

SISSETON, S.D. (KWAT)–An active shooter situation led to an hour-long standoff in Sisseton Thursday morning. Roberts County Sheriff Tyler Appel (apple) says a 911 call came in a little before 9:00 a.m. of someone shooting off rounds in a tribal housing neighborhood on the north edge of town. The sheriff’s office and tribal police immediately responded and… Read more »

August 7, 2025

Watertown’s new City Hall to have ribbon cutting on September 10th

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT) – The City of Watertown invites the public to attend the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new City Hall on Wednesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. The event will include a program, followed by a ribbon cutting. Then guests are invited to walk through the main lobby, Council Chambers, and… Read more »

August 7, 2025

Enplanements in Watertown strong in July

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–It was a strong July for passenger enplanement numbers at Watertown Regional Airport. Airport Manager Ian Meriwether says total passenger boardings for the month were 1,599. Of that number, 1,011 people flew to Denver, and 588 to Chicago O’Hare. July was the last month of Denver Air Connection service in Watertown SkyWest Airlines… Read more »

August 7, 2025

Speed limit from Bath to Aberdeen now lowered to 55mph

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Starting this past Monday, the speed limit from Bath Corner to Aberdeen on US HWY 12 was lowered from 65 to 55mph. The request to make changes to the speed limit went to the South Dakota State Transportation Committee back on June 26th.  Aberdeen Regional Transportation Engineer Matt Dorfschmidt submitted the following request:… Read more »

August 7, 2025

85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Daily Information

STURGIS, S.D.(Press Release)- Highway Patrol Sturgis Rally Daily Information Compiled from 6 a.m. Saturday, August 2, 2025, to 6 a.m. August 6, 2025 Item Sturgis Rapid City Dist. Dist. Total Last Year to Date DUI Arrests 57 13 70 83 Misd. Drug Arrests 110 31 141 171 Felony Drug Arrests 52 9 61 101 Total… Read more »

August 6, 2025

Major construction of parking lot at airport to begin on August 13th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Transportation Director inform the citizens of Aberdeen about the upcoming project involving the parking lot at the Aberdeen Regional Airport. Krokel said this shouldn’t have an impact on flights coming to and from Aberdeen. Krokel encourage everyone to give yourself a little more time to get to the airport. Krokel discuss the… Read more »

August 6, 2025

Attorney General’s Office warn public about text scam involving ICAC

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns the public about a text scam involving the State’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC). “These text messages are designed to create fear and confusion – don’t fall for it,” said Attorney General Jackley. “Legitimate law enforcement agencies will never demand payment or… Read more »

August 6, 2025

Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force coming to Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The summer study dealing with property taxes(Property Tax Task Force) is coming to Aberdeen on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 12th & 13th. The itinerary planned for both days are the following: Tuesday, August 12th: 6:30pm Public Comment Wednesday, August 13th: 9:00am Meeting begins 9:15am Public Testimony 11:45am Recess for Lunch 1:15pm Workforce Sessions(School… Read more »

August 5, 2025

Severe weather rolls through northeast South Dakota Tuesday night

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Another night of severe weather rolled through northeast South Dakota on Tuesday night. Weatherology meteorologist Phil Jensco provide a recap of what was seen. Jensco talked about the hail and winds that went through the region. According to the National Weather Service Office in Aberdeen 2.75″ hail was reported 10 miles south of… Read more »