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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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.

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 »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Release) — Attorney General Marty Jackley announced a flurry of criminal charges Tuesday in a series of incidents that have played out since February on the grounds of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. Two people stand accused of providing the drugs that killed two of the four inmates who’ve overdosed this year… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Downtown Association’s first Summer Concert is coming up on Thursday. ADA’s Executive Director Alexa Sheldon reminds everyone who is performing. Rusty Rokit with 94.1FM the Rock talks about her music. Kat Perkins brings pop, edgy rock, and Top 40 hits tha can be dance and sing to. Sheldon talks about the… Read more »

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Tuesday was the first meeting of a summer study involving incarceration and reentry and comparing it other states in the region. Co-Chairs of this committee are District 16 Senator Kevin Jensen and District 12 Representative Greg Jamison. Jensen previews what this summer study is designed to do. Jamison discuss the states they… Read more »

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.

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 »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is currently accepting applications from college students to serve as interns during the fall 2025 semester. Positions are available in the Washington, D.C. office and the state offices in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls. Fall internships typically run from September to December, but dates can be tailored… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) –On Tuesday, Governor Larry Rhoden and United States Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced that the State of South Dakota and the United States Department of the Interior are moving forward with planning for the Mount Rushmore Fireworks celebration to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday. Governor Rhoden and Secretary Burgum signed a… Read more »

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Alan Stager has been appointed as the new City Manager for Watertown, following a unanimous vote by the City Council. Stager, who brings over two decades of executive leadership experience, will officially begin his role on Tuesday. The announcement concludes a months-long nationwide search to find a successor for the previous City Manager,… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Last week, the Brown County Commission heard about changeover on the Brown County Fair contract from Neste Live to Fran Romeo Agency. Check out the recap on this link. On Tuesday, the Brown County decided to go through with the process. Brown County Fair Manager Rachel Kippley: Commissioner Duane Sutton informed everyone that… Read more »