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HOT SPRINGS, S.D.(HubCityRadio)-  Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate seat occupied by Senator Mike Rounds, Brian Bengs reacted to what been happening in Washington. The government shutdown which started on October 1st, Bengs comment on how both parties are responsible for government shutdowns. Bengs commented on how he would have voted on the clean Continuing… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at approximately 6pm Thursday, October 9th, 2025, Wright & Sudlow Cement Contractors will have the following road closed to thru traffic for street repair: Roosevelt St. From 6th Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE The road is scheduled to be closed until 5pm Monday, October 13th, or until finished.  Motorists are… Read more »

MADISON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dakota State University’s José-Marie Griffiths has announced this academic year will be her last as President of the University. Following the end of her term, Griffiths will serve as chancellor, a new position created to support DSU’s cyber programs on a national level. “It has been the honor of… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »