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September 24, 2024

Senator Thune addresses farm issues & and the war in Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C.(KELO & KMIT)- He says Agriculture needs a new direction in the U-S. Senator John Thune says the last 3 1/2 years have been tough on American Farmers. The Agriculture Trade deficit will hit 30-billion dollars this year, and is expected to be 42-billion next year. Senator Thune’s comments came in an appearance on… Read more »

September 24, 2024

South Dakotan’s recognized with 2024 Governor’s Award

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- Women from Fort Pierre and Onida are two of the people or employers in South Dakota being recognized for their contributions toward ensuring individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities for employment. Eric Weiss (why-sss) is the Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Services for the state Department of Human Services. He says they… Read more »

September 24, 2024

Abortion case pushed to December

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELOLAND) – The next hearing for the case against Amendment G, the abortion rights ballot measure, has been pushed to December, with no trial date in sight. “… This matter will not be completed before the election,” Judge John Pekas said in an email to both the plaintiff, Life Defense Fund, and… Read more »

September 24, 2024

Aberdeen Exchange Club awards the youth of Aberdeen

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen Exchange Club held their meeting Monday.  District 3 Senator-elect Carl Perry, whose also a member of the club inform the Brown County Commission about awards given to the young people of Aberdeen.(1:22)

September 24, 2024

Brown County Landfill looking to increase fees

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- At Tuesday’s Brown County Commission meeting, Brown County Landfill Manager Mike Scott discuss increasing the solid waste fees. Scott explains why the increase is needed. Scott compares rates to those elsewhere in South Dakota. Brown County Commission approved the request.

September 24, 2024

Aberdeen City Council discuss resolution addressing IM28

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council at Monday night’s meeting discuss a resolution informing the public about the potential impact IM28(repeal of consumption tax) could have on the city of Aberdeen.  The council officially made no official stance regarding support or opposition to the measure. During the open forum, Julie Johnson who is opposed to… Read more »

September 24, 2024

Aberdeen City Council receive 2023 audit

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council received audit on the 2023 budget.  The audit was performed by Cameron Zent of the Eide Bailly group. Zent talked about the financil statements which were similar to 2022. Zent acknowledge two items that needed adjusting. Zent compared the general fund for 2023 compared to the year before. Zent… Read more »

September 23, 2024

Lincoln Elementary named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – Aberdeen Public School District’s Lincoln Elementary has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School—one of only 356 schools across the country to receive this distinction. The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools today. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make… Read more »