News Category: Local News

Flags flown at half-staff statewide for victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on October 30th, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R.… Read more »

Flags flown at half-staff statewide for victims of Lewiston, Maine shootings

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – On Thursday, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff statewide effective immediately until sunset on October 30th, in honor of the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on October 25, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. This order is the result of a proclamation from President Joseph R.… Read more »

Ribbon cutting took place Thursday at Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday on more than 26,000 square feet of new construction that’ll serve as a state-of-the-art learning environment for diesel technology students at Lake Area Technical College. It’s known as the Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson. Sanderson says there were many players who made this project possible, most… Read more »

Ribbon cutting took place Thursday at Lake Area Tech

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–A ribbon-cutting was held Thursday on more than 26,000 square feet of new construction that’ll serve as a state-of-the-art learning environment for diesel technology students at Lake Area Technical College. It’s known as the Ace A. Brandt Diesel Center. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson. Sanderson says there were many players who made this project possible, most… Read more »

Safe Harbor hosting Soup & Pie Event at K.O.Lee Library tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor is hosting their annual Soup & Pie event tonight at the K.O.Lee Library to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Executive Director Gina Karst reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Karst talks about what their guest speaker will be talking about tonight. Karst explains that most people probably… Read more »

Safe Harbor hosting Soup & Pie Event at K.O.Lee Library tonight

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Safe Harbor is hosting their annual Soup & Pie event tonight at the K.O.Lee Library to help raise awareness of domestic violence. Executive Director Gina Karst reminds everyone that October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Karst talks about what their guest speaker will be talking about tonight. Karst explains that most people probably… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approve resolution allowing Stencil Group to apply for financial help

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a resolution of support for the Stencil Group to apply for financial assistance for its $16.6 million, 100+ unit apartment complex. Financial advisor Toby Morris says the City has used this procedure for previous developments. The money being applied for is part of the $200 million approved… Read more »

Pierre City Commission approve resolution allowing Stencil Group to apply for financial help

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- The Pierre City Commission has approved a resolution of support for the Stencil Group to apply for financial assistance for its $16.6 million, 100+ unit apartment complex. Financial advisor Toby Morris says the City has used this procedure for previous developments. The money being applied for is part of the $200 million approved… Read more »

Senator Rounds talks about use of AI in cancer and disease research

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group hosted a panel discussion last week focused on the use of AI in cancer research. The panel, comprised of academic and industry experts, discussed how AI is transforming health care. Rounds, who lost his wife Jean to cancer nearly two… Read more »

Senator Rounds talks about use of AI in cancer and disease research

WASHINGTON, D.C.(DRGNews)- South Dakota US Senator Mike Rounds and the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence working group hosted a panel discussion last week focused on the use of AI in cancer research. The panel, comprised of academic and industry experts, discussed how AI is transforming health care. Rounds, who lost his wife Jean to cancer nearly two… Read more »

Congressman Johnson supports Israel, condemns Hamas

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to express unconditional support for Israel and condemn Hamas in response to Hamas’ acts of terror on Israel. “Hamas is evil. America can’t allow terrorists to grow in strength,” said Johnson. “Israel has the right to fight back, and they have the wide… Read more »

Congressman Johnson supports Israel, condemns Hamas

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to express unconditional support for Israel and condemn Hamas in response to Hamas’ acts of terror on Israel. “Hamas is evil. America can’t allow terrorists to grow in strength,” said Johnson. “Israel has the right to fight back, and they have the wide… Read more »

Senator Thune talks about his trip to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday about the bipartisan trip he took with fellow Senators to Israel to offer their support. Thune talks about how the U.S. is committed to see that Hamas is defeated. Thune talks about his time at Tel Aviv. Thune talks about the… Read more »

Senator Thune talks about his trip to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Senator John Thune spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate Wednesday about the bipartisan trip he took with fellow Senators to Israel to offer their support. Thune talks about how the U.S. is committed to see that Hamas is defeated. Thune talks about his time at Tel Aviv. Thune talks about the… Read more »

Second half property taxes due Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds citizens of Brown County that property taxes are due Tuesday. If you choose to dropoff on one of the boxes for pickup on Tuesday, VanMeter encourages people to double check when pickup will be at that location.  If it’s already picked up, it will not pickup until… Read more »

Second half property taxes due Tuesday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Brown County Treasurer Patty VanMeter reminds citizens of Brown County that property taxes are due Tuesday. If you choose to dropoff on one of the boxes for pickup on Tuesday, VanMeter encourages people to double check when pickup will be at that location.  If it’s already picked up, it will not pickup until… Read more »

Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center breaks ground for House of Hope

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a long time coming, but ground has been broken at the site of the Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center House of Hope in Pierre. Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says the current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says they offer a variety of services to those affected by… Read more »

Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center breaks ground for House of Hope

PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- It’s been a long time coming, but ground has been broken at the site of the Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center House of Hope in Pierre. Executive Director Sarah Reinhart says the current shelter isn’t large enough to serve their clients. Reinhart says they offer a variety of services to those affected by… Read more »

U.S. House elect Representative Mike Johnson as new Speaker of the House

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as Speaker of the House to restore order in the House of Representatives. “I’m proud to vote for Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker,” said Johnson. “Now we can put these unfortunate three weeks behind us and… Read more »

U.S. House elect Representative Mike Johnson as new Speaker of the House

WASHINGTON, D.C.(Press Release) – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as Speaker of the House to restore order in the House of Representatives. “I’m proud to vote for Rep. Mike Johnson for Speaker,” said Johnson. “Now we can put these unfortunate three weeks behind us and… Read more »