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June 16, 2025

Cuts to EAS services part of the Big Beautiful Bill

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- Cuts to funding for the Essential Air Service have been included in the Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress.  Transportation Secretary Joel Jundt says right now, the bill cuts E-A-S funding by 308-million dollars. Jundt says the Department of Transportation has been in contact with the state’s three E-A-S airports in Pierre, Watertown… Read more »

June 16, 2025

Governor Rhoden’s office taking applications for fall interns

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –Governor Larry Rhoden and his office are now accepting applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Program. This internship program provides students with first-hand experiences within state government and the functions of the Governor’s Office. Student interns will work directly with the Governor’s staff on projects centered around their interests and strengths. The… Read more »

June 16, 2025

Congressman Johnson vote in favor of bill to cut funding to public broadcasting

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Northern Plains News)- South Dakota Public Broadcasting supporters say a proposed federal budget cut could cripple their services. Rep. Dusty Johnson voted for a House recision bill that would eliminate public media funding. Friends of SDPB say that would hurt rural news, education, and emergency alerts. Johnson’s spokesperson says the Congressman values SDPB’s work.… Read more »

June 15, 2025

Toby Doeden for South Dakota tour stopped in Ipswich on Sunday

IPSWICH, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Toby Doeden for South Dakota tour made a stop Sunday at Ipswich.  Before fielding questions, Doeden talked about what he would do as Governor if elected. Doeden talks about doing a Department of External Revenue to help with property tax relief. Doeden believes non-residents needs to pay their fair share of taxes… Read more »

June 15, 2025

Recap of Senator Thune’s appearance on Fox News Sunday

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Fox News Sunday’s host Shannon Breem did a pre-recorded interview with U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune which aired on Sunday.  Interview focused on two different topics. President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: Bream asked Senator Thune about the Democrats and the Congressional Budget Office’s concerns. Thune reminds everyone if the Trump Tax Cut… Read more »

June 15, 2025

No Kings rallies held nationwide Saturday

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Across the nation on Saturday, gatherings protesting President Trump, dubbed “No Kings” rallies flooded streets in all 50 states. The day happens to coincide with President Trump’s birthday and the Military Parade in Washington, DC honoring the Army’s 250th anniversary. Millions of Americans were expected to denounce what organizers… Read more »

June 15, 2025

Property Rights Victory Celebration held Friday in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Friday night, group advocating for property rights versus Summit Carbon Solution’s request for the CO2 pipeline held a celebration in Aberdeen.  This following the passing of HB1052(No eminent domain for the CO2 pipeline) by the South Dakota Legislature and the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission denying Summit’s request for the pipeline for… Read more »

June 13, 2025

Jon Hansen for Governor will be launching their bus tour

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Back in April, the Speaker for the South Dakota House Jon Hansen announced he will be running for South Dakota Governor with Representative Karla Lems of Canton as his Lt. Governor. Hansen is about to launch his bus tour of the state soon to promote that. Toby Doeden for South Dakota’s Bus Tour… Read more »

June 13, 2025

Aberdeen Aquatic Center schedule for Friday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Aquatic Center will only be opening concessions only today from 1-6pm for the Aberdeen Swim Club Swim Meet. The leisure pool, waterslides, and lazy river areas will all remain closed for public use due to cool temperatures.  For further information, contact the Aberdeen Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department at (605) 626-7015.

June 13, 2025

Update on transportation in Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Transportation Director Rich Krokel provide updates on what’s coming up here in Aberdeen. Krokel talks about the rate increase for Aberdeen RideLine that will go into effect on August 1st. Aberdeen City Council approved the rate increase in their meeting back on May 27th. Click on the link to learn more about… Read more »

June 13, 2025

Northeast South Dakota pelted by rain Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Thursday, steady rains hit northeast South Dakota causing cancellations of a number of events in the region. Rainfall figures that have been reported in: Aberdeen Regional Airport- 1.81″ 1 mile NE of Aberdeen- 2.77″ Claremont- 7.06″ Britton- 4.35″ Flood Warning in effect for Marshall County until 7:4am Saturday. Sisseton Airport- 4.18″(Several streets in… Read more »

June 13, 2025

Senator Rounds encourage Ag Secretary to develop MCOOL

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) –U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Friday sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins asking her to develop a framework for reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef. “Our American producers work hard every day to produce the highest quality beef in the world,”Rounds wrote. “They battle the… Read more »

June 12, 2025

Kurt Preszler has request recount in Southeast District race

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Kurt Preszler who lost by just one vote in last Tuesday’s municipal election for the Southeast District has put a request in for a recount of the race. Aberdeen City Finance Officer Jordan McQuillen email that the recount will take place on Monday, June 16th at 3pm at the Brown County Courthouse.  It… Read more »

June 12, 2025

Toby Doeden for South Dakota Bus Tour launched Thursday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Toby Doeden for South Dakota bus tour began Thursday in Aberdeen. District 3 Representative Brandei Schaefbauer announced she will be endorsing Doeden for Governor. Schaefbauer talks about the state needing more legislators with experiences from the outside world. Doeden took the stage and talked about his background including his thirty plus year marriage… Read more »

June 12, 2025

Jordan Biddell, Jr arrested following chase in Roberts County

SISSETON, S.D. (KWAT)–A man wanted by authorities in Roberts County is in the hospital after being injured during a police pursuit Wednesday night. Roberts County Sheriff Tyler Appel says around 9 p.m., deputies with the sheriff’s office, in coordination with Sisseton police and Sisseton-Wahpeton tribal police, attempted to take Jordan Biddell Junior into custody on active warrants… Read more »