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August 22, 2025

Watertown High School on lockdown Friday

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- On the second day of school, Watertown High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning after a report of a weapon in a school bathroom, a call that authorities and school officials believe was a hoax. The Watertown School District sent an initial message to parents at 9:32 a.m., stating that the Watertown… Read more »

August 22, 2025

Unauthorized juvenile appeared at Aberdeen Central Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- On Friday morning you may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence at Central High School for a short period of time. A juvenile who is not enrolled in this district arrived at the school for unauthorized reasons and was removed from the school property by officers. As a precaution students remained… Read more »

August 22, 2025

Former employees of SDPB form SDPB Alumni

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Northern Plains News) – Former staff members of South Dakota Public Broadcasting have started an alumni group to assist the network and its Friends organization in the wake of federal funding cuts. The group has four mandates: 1. Give money to SDPB to fund programming and operations; 2. Ask others to donate funds… Read more »

August 22, 2025

Sizzlin’ Summer Nights coming up Saturday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Car & Bike Show is coming up on Saturday, August 23rd. Aberdeen Downtown Association Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Here’s the itinerary for what’s happening on Saturday: – 8:30 to 12:00: Malchow Plaza Farmers Market – 12:00 to 2:00: Sizzlin’ Summer Kids Cup Bike Course! sponsored by Blackout… Read more »

August 22, 2025

Severe weather impacting Codington & Roberts Counties

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A severe thunderstorm in northeast South Dakota produced a tornado late Thursday afternoon. The tornado (pictured) touched down north of Rosholt near Dakota Magic Casino on the South Dakota-North Dakota line just after 5:30. The tornado was located on radar and by weather spotters and produced a tornado warning. No injuries were reported.… Read more »

August 22, 2025

Look back on summer weather in South Dakota this year

MITCHELL, S.D.(KYNT)- A summer that was feared to be hot and dry has turned almost completely around. SDSU State Climatologist Laura Edwards says it was a drought busting season. Edwards says the south central part of the state around Winner is about the only area showing dry conditions. She says there has been one shared… Read more »

August 21, 2025

National Night Out coming up on Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26th at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen.  The event was originally scheduled for August 5th was postponed due to severe weather in the area. The event has now been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 26th, 6-9pm at Melgaard Park. Aberdeen Police Sergeant Jordan Majeske provides at preview.… Read more »

August 21, 2025

SDPB looks toward the future following cuts made in Washington

VERMILLION, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Earlier this month, the U.S. Congress passed a rescission package that included among other things cuts made to Corporation for Public Broadcasting that impacted NPR & PBS. On Thursday, Executive Director Julie Overgaard looked toward the future.  SDPB is expected to lose over 2.1 million dollars in funding from CPB. Overgaard announced projected… Read more »

August 21, 2025

Brown County Treatment Court to hold graduation ceremony on August 28th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)—Brown County Treatment Court will hold a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CDT in the Brown County Community Room in the basement of the Brown County Offices, 25 Market St., Aberdeen. This milestone represents the treatment court graduates’ dedication, perseverance and commitment to making positive changes in their… Read more »

August 21, 2025

4th Ave SW starting at Main Street closed Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 1 pm Thursday, August 21st, 2025, the following road will be closed for concrete repairs: 4th Ave SW from Main Street to approximately 100’ West 4th Ave SW west of Main Street is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Friday, August 22nd, or until finished. Motorists are advised… Read more »

August 21, 2025

Washington leaders at Dakotafest Wednesday

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Senators John Thune, Mike Rounds, and Congressman Dusty Johnson was at the ag forum held Wednesday at Dakotafest in Mitchell. Senator John Thune address biofuels and the potential of them working together for biofuels. Thune discuss what Congress has done to thwart a mandate involving EV vehicles. Thune talks about what he would… Read more »

August 20, 2025

Power now been restored to State of South Dakota’s Data Center

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The South Dakota Bureau of Information and Technology has restored some of the State systems knocked offline by a power outage on Tuesday, but full restoration is still in the works. Late Wednesday afternoon, BIT Executive Communications Manager Lisa Rahja (rye-uh) said core networking and storage systems are back online, as are internet… Read more »

August 20, 2025

Ways to save money at South Dakota State Fair

HURON, S.D,(KOKK)- The 2025 South Dakota State Fair is finishing up preparations for this year.  Assistant manager of the South Dakota State Fair Candi Briley said it’s important to note the many ways to save money on gate admission for the SD State Fair. Candi said there are a variety of ways to save money… Read more »

August 20, 2025

Get to know Terrence Davis, candidate for SD Secretary of State

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Earlier this month, Terrence Davis(D) announced he will be a candidate for the South Dakota Secretary of State’s Office. Davis introduced himself to the public.  Davis discuss how he got himself in law enforcement. Davis talks about why he moved to the state of South Dakota from Tennessee. Davis left law enforcement… Read more »

August 20, 2025

South Dakota Farm Bureau address property taxes at DakotaFest

MITCHELL, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the South Dakota Farm Bureau addressed property taxes at the 2025 DakotaFest held in Mitchell. Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal talked about the theme of the forum. The panel consisted of SD Department of Revenue Secretary Michael Houdyshell, Executive Director of the South Dakota Retailers Association Nathan Sanderson, and former legislator… Read more »