News Category: Local News

Family Fun Weekend at Wylie Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be sponsoring a special Family Fun Weekend on Saturday thru Sunday, June 10 – 11 at Wylie Park.  This special weekend features fun activities for the whole family. Saturday, June 10 10:00 a.m.                Family Fitness Day Fun Run/Walk Come and celebrate the magic of… Read more »

Family Fun Weekend at Wylie Park

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department will be sponsoring a special Family Fun Weekend on Saturday thru Sunday, June 10 – 11 at Wylie Park.  This special weekend features fun activities for the whole family. Saturday, June 10 10:00 a.m.                Family Fitness Day Fun Run/Walk Come and celebrate the magic of… Read more »

City Lights to host an election integrity event on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, City Lights in Aberdeen will be hosting an election integrity event.  The guest speaker is Rick Weible from Brookings County. Weible talked about a 2002 Act from the U.S. Congress that deal with using computer equipment for elections. Weible talks about the cast vote record that’s used for elections.… Read more »

City Lights to host an election integrity event on Saturday

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- Coming up this Saturday, City Lights in Aberdeen will be hosting an election integrity event.  The guest speaker is Rick Weible from Brookings County. Weible talked about a 2002 Act from the U.S. Congress that deal with using computer equipment for elections. Weible talks about the cast vote record that’s used for elections.… Read more »

Intersections closed Wednesday for water break repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Wednesday, June 7th, the following intersections will be closed to thru traffic for water break repairs: 1st Ave. SW & S. 1st St. And 3rd Ave. SW & S. 1st St. The intersections will be closed until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

Intersections closed Wednesday for water break repairs

ABERDEEN, S.D.(Press Release)- Weather permitting beginning at 7am on Wednesday, June 7th, the following intersections will be closed to thru traffic for water break repairs: 1st Ave. SW & S. 1st St. And 3rd Ave. SW & S. 1st St. The intersections will be closed until finished.  Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until… Read more »

Minnehaha County Commission approve setbacks to 330 feet

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It was a packed house full of emotion. Minnehaha County Commissioners voted this morning to cut the safety setback zones for CO-2 pipelines roughly in half. The proposal to require a 330-foot setback between the pipelines and buildings was made by Commissioner Joe Kippley. Landowner Joy Hohn of Hartford was among those… Read more »

Minnehaha County Commission approve setbacks to 330 feet

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO)- It was a packed house full of emotion. Minnehaha County Commissioners voted this morning to cut the safety setback zones for CO-2 pipelines roughly in half. The proposal to require a 330-foot setback between the pipelines and buildings was made by Commissioner Joe Kippley. Landowner Joy Hohn of Hartford was among those… Read more »

Governor Noem appoints Randy Frederick and Randy Rasmussen to Board of Regents

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Randy Frederick and Randy Rasmussen to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents. “The Board of Regents must revitalize the institutions under its control and to lead the nation by example. Together, we will work to provide an education that truly… Read more »

Governor Noem appoints Randy Frederick and Randy Rasmussen to Board of Regents

PIERRE, S.D.(Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint Randy Frederick and Randy Rasmussen to serve on the South Dakota Board of Regents. “The Board of Regents must revitalize the institutions under its control and to lead the nation by example. Together, we will work to provide an education that truly… Read more »

City of Watertown land rezoning request needs approval or lawsuit could ensue

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown City Council had the first reading of the contended and denied by the Planning Commission Board petition to rezone land owned by the City from I-1 (Light Industrial District) to C-3 Highway Commercial District to complete a land exchange deal with Dollar General and continue moving forward with the new Street Facility… Read more »

City of Watertown land rezoning request needs approval or lawsuit could ensue

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Watertown City Council had the first reading of the contended and denied by the Planning Commission Board petition to rezone land owned by the City from I-1 (Light Industrial District) to C-3 Highway Commercial District to complete a land exchange deal with Dollar General and continue moving forward with the new Street Facility… Read more »

Watertown is celebrating Yellow Rose Week

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Yellow Rose Week is this week through June 9th, and the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is busy selling roses to raise funds where the proceeds support the Suzanne Jacobsen Memorial Fund. Lisa Dahl, Foundation Director, explains more. After Jacobsen passed in 1998, the family of Suzanne wanted to start this fund to help… Read more »

Watertown is celebrating Yellow Rose Week

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- Yellow Rose Week is this week through June 9th, and the Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is busy selling roses to raise funds where the proceeds support the Suzanne Jacobsen Memorial Fund. Lisa Dahl, Foundation Director, explains more. After Jacobsen passed in 1998, the family of Suzanne wanted to start this fund to help… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve agreement to extend ES&S for elections through 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday approved an agreement to continue to use ES&S for their voting machines through 2026. Brown County Auditor Lyn Heupel talks about what ES&S will be used for the future. Heupel talks how this will be cost saving for the county. The Brown County Commission unanimously approved the… Read more »

Brown County Commission approve agreement to extend ES&S for elections through 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Brown County Commission on Tuesday approved an agreement to continue to use ES&S for their voting machines through 2026. Brown County Auditor Lyn Heupel talks about what ES&S will be used for the future. Heupel talks how this will be cost saving for the county. The Brown County Commission unanimously approved the… Read more »

Aberdeen theft suspects caught in Minnesota

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – After multiple reports of thefts and stolen vehicles last week, the Aberdeen Police Department was able to track down the suspects with the help of Minnesota authorities. In total, the suspects are believed to be involved in eight thefts from vehicles, five stolen vehicles and three stolen firearms. According… Read more »

Aberdeen theft suspects caught in Minnesota

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – After multiple reports of thefts and stolen vehicles last week, the Aberdeen Police Department was able to track down the suspects with the help of Minnesota authorities. In total, the suspects are believed to be involved in eight thefts from vehicles, five stolen vehicles and three stolen firearms. According… Read more »

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

Sturgis City Council discuss the Sturgis Adventure Park

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met for their first meeting in June Monday night and briefly discussed the Sturgis Adventure Park. The council had considered making a decision on one of three design options for the lakeside adventure park, but Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says council has decided to gather more information. Mayor… Read more »

Sturgis City Council discuss the Sturgis Adventure Park

75th Sturgis Rally Preparations

STURGIS, S.D.(KBHB) – The Sturgis City Council met for their first meeting in June Monday night and briefly discussed the Sturgis Adventure Park. The council had considered making a decision on one of three design options for the lakeside adventure park, but Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen says council has decided to gather more information. Mayor… Read more »