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U.S. Senate confirm Ron Parsons as South Dakota’s new U.S. attorney

October 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.(South Dakota Searchlight)- The U.S. Senate confirmed Ron Parsons on Tuesday as South Dakota’s new U.S. attorney. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm a lengthy list of presidential nominees that included Parsons. Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Mike Rounds, Republicans from South Dakota, each voted in favor of the list. This will be Parsons’ second stint… Read more »

Preview of 2025-26 ACCA’s concerts

October 10, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Community Concert Association (ACCA) is beginning the 2025-26 Season with the 4-piece Bluegrass & Western Band:  The Waddington Brothers on Saturday, November 1, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the NSU Johnson Fine Arts Center in the Harvey and Cynthia Jewett Theater. The Aberdeen Community Concert Association is proud to announce… Read more »

Senator Thune praise passage of NDAA

October 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday issued the following statement after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which authorizes significant investments for Ellsworth Air Force Base and the future B-21 bomber mission. “This year’s NDAA builds on the historic security investments we secured in… Read more »

NSU & ACT in conjunction with “The Sound of Music”

October 10, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Northern State University’s School of Fine Art in conjunction with the Aberdeen Community Theatre & the Aberdeen University Civic Symphony to perform The Sound of Music at the Johnson Fine Art Center on October 15th-19th. Managing Director for ACT, Brian Schultz talks about how this collaboration came about. NSU’s Musical Director Michael Skyles… Read more »

Chamber week to begin on Monday

October 9, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up on Monday, October 13th through Friday, October 17th is Chamber Week. At Monday’s Aberdeen City Council meeting, Aberdeen Mayor Travis Schaunaman made the proclamation.(1:21) Chief Executive Officer for the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce, Gail Ochs describe the role of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce. Ochs talks about how to become a… Read more »

Repairs to Capitol Lake Monument to move forward

October 9, 2025

PIERRE, S.D.(KCCR)- The South Dakota Bureau of Administration and Human Resources has been given the green light to move ahead with repairs to the Capitol Lake monument on the lake’s west side.  Deputy State Engineer Kristine Day told the Capitol Complex Beautification and Restoration Commission they want to make repairs near the Flaming Fountain. A… Read more »

Update on church fire in Watertown that happened in March

October 9, 2025

WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–The process of repairing a Watertown church that was damaged by fire following a lightning strike is progressing. Another milestone was reached this week when a large crane arrived on site. It’s being used to remove damaged portions of the roof at Hosanna Lutheran Church that will be replaced. The May 19th fire… Read more »

Recap of Thursday’s Chamber Connections Seminar

October 9, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Thursday, the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connections series continued at the K.O.Lee Public Library.  Guest speaker was Gabrielle Hoing with Kore Cares.  The main focus will be “Aging with Grace: Exploring Long Term Care Options and Future Planning.” Hoing described how Kore Cares came about in 2016. Kore Cares has offices… Read more »

Gold Star Family Memorial Dedication ceremony coming up on Monday

October 8, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Woody Williams Foundation in conjunction with the Old Cronies are doing the Gold Star Family Memorial Dedication at Anderson Park in Aberdeen on Monday. Committee member Tera Timmerman discuss the motivation behind this event. Timmerman goes over the timeline leading to the event coming up on Monday. Timmerman what a Gold Star Family… Read more »

NSU to record Spook-Spectacular Radio Show on October 29th

October 8, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) — Northern State University is calling on community volunteers and campus participants to help bring this year’s Spook-Spectacular Radio Show to life, following last year’s award-winning success. The 2024 Spook-Spectacular Radio Show earned three awards at the Zepstone International Film & Music Festival, and this year’s production aims to be even more ambitious… Read more »

Maloney Avenue from Enterprise Street going east 700 feet closed Thursday

October 8, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Thursday, October 9th, 2025, B&B Construction will have the following road closed to thru traffic for utility work: Maloney Ave. NE From Enterprise St. going East 700 Feet The road is scheduled to be closed until 7pm Friday, October 10th, or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take… Read more »

2nd Ave SW from Main Street west to the alley closed Monday

October 8, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 7am Monday, October 13th, 2025, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for deliveries to the Citizens Building: 2nd Ave. SW From Main St. going west to the alley The road is scheduled to be closed until 7pm or until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate… Read more »

Brew Walk scheduled for Thursday

October 8, 2025

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Aberdeen Downtown Association’s Brew Walk is coming up on Thursday. Executive Director Alexa Sheldon provides a preview. Sheldon talks about the businesses getting involved with it. Sheldon detail where the beers are coming from. The Brew Walk goes from 5-8pm.