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Watertown City Council Approves Police Officers’ Contract, Securing 3.5% Raise and Stable Benefits.
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Addendum with the Watertown Police Officers Association during its meeting on Monday. The new addendum grants a 3.5% overall wage increase for police officers, effective in 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 12 min read


Watertown City Council Receives Annual Bridge Inspection Report, One Structure Nears End of Service Life
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council received the annual 2025 Bridge Inspection Report at tonight’s meeting (Monday, December 1), highlighting the overall safe and generally good condition of the city's 13 bridge structures. The inspection, conducted by Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) as part of an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), reviewed seven of the structures.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 13 min read


Watertown Baseball Association Opens Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association has officially opened the nomination period for the Class of 2026 of the Watertown Baseball Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the local baseball community.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 11 min read


SD Retailers Association Criticizes Weiland's New Amendment as 'Rank Hypocrisy'
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The ongoing political debate surrounding South Dakota's initiated measure process intensified today as the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) sharply criticized a new proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Rick Weiland.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 12 min read


Watertown Residents Must Secure Seasonal Variance to Discharge Sump Pump into Sanitary Sewer
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As freezing temperatures arrive and the ground hardens, the City of Watertown is reminding residents that a valid seasonal sump pump variance is required to redirect clear water discharge into the sanitary sewer system. This annual requirement ensures the city's infrastructure is protected from unnecessary strain and helps prevent sewer backups.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 12 min read


Lake Norden Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Child
Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - A Lake Norden man has been sentenced in Hamlin County Circuit Court following an investigation by the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office that began earlier this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Assists in Complex Extrication Following Pickup Roll-Over
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) units were dispatched yesterday to a complex vehicle extrication request, successfully assisting local agencies in freeing a trapped driver from a half-ton pickup that had rolled onto its side and was “leaning over a bridge.”

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Codington County Sheriff's Office Reports Strong Revenue, Tests New Technology
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Brad Howell, provided the County Commissioners with a detailed monthly report on the department's activity and revenue for October 2025. The statistics highlight significant financial intake from various services, an active inmate monitoring program, and the introduction of new law enforcement technology.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 292 min read


Authorities Release Names in Fatal Roberts County Crash
Northeast Radio SD News – Roberts County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the names of the individuals involved in the fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred one mile east of Claire City on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 291 min read


Watertown United Way Campaign Reaches 80% of Goal, Urges Final Push
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way's 2025-2026 annual campaign has achieved significant success, officially reaching 80% of its fundraising goal. The organization announced the milestone with gratitude for the community's generosity, while emphasizing the need for a final push to reach 100%.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 282 min read
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