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June 26, 2025

ICECHIP 2025 studying hail made stop in Pierre Wednesday

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- A group of meteorologists and scientists studying hail in severe thunderstorms made an overnight stop in Pierre Wednesday night. ICECHIP 2025 stands for In-situ Collaborative Experiment for the Collection of Hail in the Plains.  Using four Doppler on Wheel trucks, and a host of support vehicles, the program looks to address five areas. … Read more »

June 26, 2025

Intersection of 3rd Ave SE & S Roosevelt Str closed beginning Monday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 8 am Monday, June 30th, 2025, the following intersection will be partially closed to thru traffic for traffic signal work: 3rd Ave. SE & S. Roosevelt St. Third Ave. SE, approximately ½ block east and west of S. Roosevelt St., is scheduled to be closed until 5 pm Wednesday,… Read more »

June 25, 2025

Property Tax Task Force meant in Sioux Falls Wednesday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- The legislature’s Property Tax Task Force resumed work on reducing property taxes today. Meeting in Sioux Falls they heard a detailed explanation of the state’s property tax system, which funds local governments. During the past legislative session, lawmakers talked often about inefficiencies in local government operations. Today they heard from city officials… Read more »

June 25, 2025

Authorities warn of law enforcement impersonation scam in Hamlin County

HAMLIN COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that a scammer has been impersonating a deputy from its office. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s office, the scammer has been calling people and telling them they need to discuss important legal matters or that they… Read more »

June 25, 2025

Farm Family of the Year applications now being accepted

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Ag Committee of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce invites applications for the 2025 Farm Family of the Year Award. The award honors a farm family who represents farming & ranching and the spirit of agriculture in northeastern South Dakota. To be eligible for the award, recipients must be actively engaged… Read more »

June 25, 2025

Heavy rains fell in portions of northeast South Dakota Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Heavy rains fell Wednesday morning in parts of the northeastern South Dakota. .57″ fell at the Aberdeen Regional Airport this morning. 5: of rain fell in Milbank.  The NWS was informed of a  report of standing water in farm fields around Milbank & Twins Brook. Over 4″ fell five miles south of Webster… Read more »

June 25, 2025

Aberdeen Aquatic Center closed Wednesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Due to chilly weather, the Aberdeen Aquatic Center will be closed today.  Aquatic Center do plan to open up on Thursday.  There will no Riverwalk or water exercise classes this evening.

June 25, 2025

Ban on sanctuary cities goes into effect Tuesday

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On July 1st, the ban on sanctuary cities in South Dakota,SB 7,  will take effect. This was the first bill Governor Larry Rhoden signed after taking office as Governor. “We must do everything we can to keep our people safe, including removing criminal illegal aliens from this country. Signing SB 7 was… Read more »

June 24, 2025

Deadline to register for Summer Youth Tennis Lessons is Wednesday, June 25th

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Just a reminder that those interested in participating in youth Tennis Lessons registrations are still being taken for the programs.  The fees vary.  Register by June 25. The summer youth Tennis Lessons are for boys and girls ages 5 and up.  Contact the Parks and Recreation at 626-7015 for information.

June 24, 2025

City of Aberdeen Fire Hydrant Water Flow Testing begins this afternoon

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) Water Hydrant Testing Schedule: Beginning at approximately 2pm Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, the Aberdeen Fire Department will begin flow-testing fire hydrants in the following area: Between S. 5th St. & S. Washington St.  From The Railroad Tracks going S. to the City Limits  The fire department will be opening hydrants and residents will… Read more »