News Category: Local News

Congressman Johnson testifies on Wounded Knee Massacre Land Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson on Wednesday testified before the House Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on his Wound Knee Massacre Land Bill. Johnson talks about what happened back in 1890 at Wounded Knee. Johnson talks about the U.S. Government apologizing for what happened 100 years later. Johnson acknowledged the hard work the… Read more »

Congressman Johnson testifies on Wounded Knee Massacre Land Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.(HubCityRadio)- Congressman Dusty Johnson on Wednesday testified before the House Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee on his Wound Knee Massacre Land Bill. Johnson talks about what happened back in 1890 at Wounded Knee. Johnson talks about the U.S. Government apologizing for what happened 100 years later. Johnson acknowledged the hard work the… Read more »

Jacobson Plaza in Downtown Sioux Falls continues to take shape

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Development was announced in 2021, after a large donation from local residents Garry and Dianne Jacobson made the idea possible. Plans for the plaza, located along the Big Sioux River Greenway, included an ice skating ribbon and a handicap-accessible playground. On Wednesday, the City announced that two more donors are stepping into… Read more »

Jacobson Plaza in Downtown Sioux Falls continues to take shape

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Development was announced in 2021, after a large donation from local residents Garry and Dianne Jacobson made the idea possible. Plans for the plaza, located along the Big Sioux River Greenway, included an ice skating ribbon and a handicap-accessible playground. On Wednesday, the City announced that two more donors are stepping into… Read more »

Feeding South Dakota keeping busy during the summer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Once the school year ends, the work doesn’t stop for Feeding South Dakota. Each week in Sioux Falls, the program hands out hundreds of backpacks filled with food for children who might not have much at home. While the School District provides free meals during the summer, Feeding SD Director Stacey Andernacht… Read more »

Feeding South Dakota keeping busy during the summer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- Once the school year ends, the work doesn’t stop for Feeding South Dakota. Each week in Sioux Falls, the program hands out hundreds of backpacks filled with food for children who might not have much at home. While the School District provides free meals during the summer, Feeding SD Director Stacey Andernacht… Read more »

S Lincoln Street from 3rd to 4th Ave SE closed Thursday for storm sewer lateral replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Thursday, June 8th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: S. Lincoln St. from 3rd Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE The road will be closed until 5pm.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

S Lincoln Street from 3rd to 4th Ave SE closed Thursday for storm sewer lateral replacement

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Beginning at 7am on Thursday, June 8th, the following road will be closed to thru traffic for storm sewer lateral replacement: S. Lincoln St. from 3rd Ave. SE to 4th Ave. SE The road will be closed until 5pm.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the work is completed.

City Lights to host landowner’s rights event on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- City Lights in Aberdeen will be hosting a Landowner’s Rights event coming up Saturday night at 6:30pm. Guest speaker will be Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center. DeWeese talks about how important it is to protect private property. DeWeese criticizes those who uses intimidating tactics to get what they want. DeWeese… Read more »

City Lights to host landowner’s rights event on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- City Lights in Aberdeen will be hosting a Landowner’s Rights event coming up Saturday night at 6:30pm. Guest speaker will be Tom DeWeese, President of the American Policy Center. DeWeese talks about how important it is to protect private property. DeWeese criticizes those who uses intimidating tactics to get what they want. DeWeese… Read more »

Disaster simulation held at Aberdeen Regional Airport

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A dark plume of smoke coming from Aberdeen Regional Airport Tuesday morning was part of a disaster simulation at Aberdeen Regional Airport, an exercise required every three years. The morning event included participation from several agencies including Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Aberdeen Rural Fire Department, Groton Fire Department, Ride Line, Avera St. Luke’s… Read more »

Disaster simulation held at Aberdeen Regional Airport

ABERDEEN, S.D.(AberdeenInsider)- A dark plume of smoke coming from Aberdeen Regional Airport Tuesday morning was part of a disaster simulation at Aberdeen Regional Airport, an exercise required every three years. The morning event included participation from several agencies including Aberdeen Fire & Rescue, Aberdeen Rural Fire Department, Groton Fire Department, Ride Line, Avera St. Luke’s… Read more »

DPS announces June Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has announced plans for 23 sobriety checkpoints in more than 15 different counties during the month of June. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Pennington, Lincoln, Yankton, Davison, Butte, Day, Brown, Codington, Charles Mix, Lake, Minnehaha, Meade, Stanley, Spink, and Fall River. The monthly… Read more »

DPS announces June Sobriety Checkpoints

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety has announced plans for 23 sobriety checkpoints in more than 15 different counties during the month of June. Checkpoints are scheduled for the counties of: Pennington, Lincoln, Yankton, Davison, Butte, Day, Brown, Codington, Charles Mix, Lake, Minnehaha, Meade, Stanley, Spink, and Fall River. The monthly… Read more »

Watertown City Council react to criticism from a Watertown resident

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Councilman Randy Tupper propelled a discussion during the “Old Business” portion of the Council meeting by commenting on an editorial article recently published by Watertown resident Brad Johnson in the Public Opinion Newspaper. Tupper highlighted an issue he had with the article. Tupper references Johnson was on the City Council previously and is… Read more »

Watertown City Council react to criticism from a Watertown resident

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Councilman Randy Tupper propelled a discussion during the “Old Business” portion of the Council meeting by commenting on an editorial article recently published by Watertown resident Brad Johnson in the Public Opinion Newspaper. Tupper highlighted an issue he had with the article. Tupper references Johnson was on the City Council previously and is… Read more »

June Business After Hours mixer at Mina Lake on June 8th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s June Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, June 8 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Mina Lake Recreation Area. Food will be catered by Ken’s SuperFair Foods and membership drawing is at $600. The event is hosted and sponsored by Richmond and Mina… Read more »

June Business After Hours mixer at Mina Lake on June 8th

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release) – The Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s June Business After Hours mixer will be held on Thursday, June 8 from 5:15 to 7:00 pm at Mina Lake Recreation Area. Food will be catered by Ken’s SuperFair Foods and membership drawing is at $600. The event is hosted and sponsored by Richmond and Mina… Read more »

Mitchell voters approves bond to add athletic facilities to the new high school

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters overwhelmingly approved a $17 million bond issue on Tuesday.  2,888 voted yes, while 634 voted no for an approval rate of nearly 82 percent.  The $17 million will be used to add athletic facilities to the new high school.  The Mitchell School District had budgeted $45 million for the new high… Read more »

Mitchell voters approves bond to add athletic facilities to the new high school

MITCHELL, S.D.(KMIT)- Mitchell voters overwhelmingly approved a $17 million bond issue on Tuesday.  2,888 voted yes, while 634 voted no for an approval rate of nearly 82 percent.  The $17 million will be used to add athletic facilities to the new high school.  The Mitchell School District had budgeted $45 million for the new high… Read more »