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July 2, 2025

Congressman Johnson talk about his run for Governor in 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- On Monday, Congressman Dusty Johnson announced he will be running for Governor of South Dakota in 2026.  On Wednesday, he appeared on the KSDN Midday Report to talk about his campaign. Johnson talks about why now was the right time to announce his candidacy. Johnson was asked about wanting to wait to see… Read more »

July 2, 2025

Attorney General Jackley seeks public’s assistance in investigation of former Rapid City gymnastics coach

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force seeks the public’s assistance in the investigation of a former Rapid City Gymnastics Coach who faces federal Child Pornography charges. Hayden Sengua, 25, has been indicted on multiple counts… Read more »

July 2, 2025

Senator Thune accepting applications for fall interns

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process and attend Senate… Read more »

July 2, 2025

H.U.G.S. Aberdeen discusses suicide loss

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- H.U.G.S. chapter in Aberdeen appeared at the HubCityRadio stations to address the impact suicide has the lives of those impacted. Gayla Martens with H.U.G.S. talks about what the acronym stands for. Heather Hedges with Conklin Clinics talks about their mission. Martens talks about the meetings they hold each month at Conklin Clinics. Martens… Read more »

July 2, 2025

Fire hydrants testing happening in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 9:00am Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: 7th Ave. SE to 12th Ave. SE Between Washington St. & S. Dakota St. The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will experience some water pressure changes, and in… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Senator Thune react following passage of the Big Beautiful Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill out of the U.S. Senate, Senate Majority John thune went on the floor of the U.S. Senate to comment on it. Thune talks about the economic impact it could have on the country if signed. Thune thanked all that helped to get the… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Brown County Commission approve lease agreement for Girl Scouts

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the Brown County Commission discuss the Girl Scouts of South Dakota request for contract and lease for the campgrounds at the Richmond Lake Rec Area. John Taylor, attorney from Sioux Falls represented the Girl Scouts. Taylor discuss working with Deputy State’s Attorney Ross Aldentaler. Amy Hoiland, Chief Finance Officer for the… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Lonna Carroll sentenced Tuesday to 13 years in prison

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A former state employee convicted of stealing over the course of 13 years just under one-point-eight million dollars from the Department of Social Services for foster children will spend a year in prison for each year she stole funds. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley pleaded for a 25 year sentence for the… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Brown County Commission address ordinance dealing with wind projects

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday did second reading on an ordinance looking to set setbacks for wind projects within the county. Brown County citizen Dawn Shepherd expressed concerns about the setbacks. Shepherd compares this to when they were farming up in North Dakota. Shepherd discuss how the one mile setback might not… Read more »

July 1, 2025

Move Over law in effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law requiring motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights goes into effect Tuesday. State Department of Transportation Director of Operations Craig Smith says the new law applies to vehicles whether they are… Read more »

June 30, 2025

Optimal Performance wins 2nd Aberdeen Business Pitch Competition

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 2nd annual Aberdeen Big Pitch Competition was held  Monday night in Aberdeen.  Aberdeen Development Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Hanigan announced the winner. Samantha Wipf is the owner of Optimal Performance and she described her motivation for starting the business. Wipf believe Aberdeen could use more one on one type sessions in… Read more »

June 30, 2025

Governor Rhoden’s property tax bill goes into law Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden’s bill to address the rising burden of property taxes on South Dakota homeowners, SB 216, will take effect. “SB 216 is a big win for South Dakota homeowners. It is impactful and workable, and it will certainly slow down any future tax increases,” said Governor Larry Rhoden.… Read more »

June 30, 2025

South Dakota’s expanded ‘Move Over’ law takes effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- South Dakota’s updated ‘Move Over’ law goes into effect Tuesday. Highway Patrol Trooper Troy Archambeault (ARE-shm-BO) says the updated law requires motorists to move over for ANY VEHICLE on the side of the road with flashing amber, yellow or blue warning or hazard lights. A violation of South Dakota’s Move Over law is… Read more »