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Watertown Development Company Highlights Northeast South Dakota Schools’ Role in Building Future Workforce
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As students across northeast South Dakota return to classrooms, the Watertown Development Company (WDC) is recognizing the vital role schools, educators, and families play in shaping the region’s future workforce.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 272 min read


Lake Area Technical College Nursing Simulation Center Earns Provisional Accreditation in Watertown, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has earned provisional accreditation for its Nursing Simulation Center from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), placing LATC among a select group of accredited healthcare simulation programs worldwide.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 272 min read


Corona Man Sentenced in Watertown Stolen Vehicle Case Linked to Apartment Shooting Report
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A chaotic early‑morning incident involving a stolen vehicle, underage drinking, and a reported shooting at a Watertown apartment has resulted in a felony conviction for 21‑year‑old Khayri Earl Bergman of Corona, South Dakota. While several charges were initially filed — including first‑degree burglary and accessory to a felony — prosecutors ultimately secured a conviction on one count: Receiving or Possessing a Stolen Vehicle, a Class

Steve Jurrens
Aug 273 min read


19-Year-Old Brookings Man Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-29 North of Brookings
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A 19‑year‑old Brookings man was killed early Thursday morning in a four‑vehicle crash on Interstate 29, according to reporting from Brookings Radio and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 271 min read


Castlewood Man Dies After Being Trapped Under Farm Equipment in Rural Hamlin County
Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - A man died Wednesday afternoon after becoming trapped beneath a piece of farm equipment in rural Hamlin County, according to a media release from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 271 min read


Watertown’s Chad Johnson Named 2026–27 South Dakota Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals (SDASSP) has announced that Chad Johnson has been selected as the 2026–27 State Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership, dedication to student achievement, and meaningful impact on his school community.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 262 min read


South Dakota Flags Ordered to Half-Staff Through Sept. 1 in Honor of Dolly Parton
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - President Donald J. Trump has ordered all United States flags to be flown at half‑staff through sunset on September 1, 2026, in honor of the memory of Dolly Parton.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 261 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Set for Thursday (8/27/26) Night in Northwest and Northeast Neighborhoods
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program has announced that adult mosquito counts have reached levels requiring spraying in parts of the city.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 261 min read


Watertown’s New 605 Theater Company Announces Debut Production, Auditions for “A Christmas Carol”
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new community theater organization has officially taken the stage in Watertown. 605 Theater Company announced its formation this week, unveiling plans to bring local residents together through live performance, education, and storytelling.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 262 min read


Watertown Memorial Walk to Honor Kendra Owen Set for Friday at Doc’s Bar and Lions Park
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The family of Kendra Owen, a 28‑year‑old member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe who was found dead in her Watertown apartment in 2020, is inviting the community to join them in a new annual tradition meant to honor her life and ensure she is never forgotten.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 262 min read



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