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Highway and Facilities Departments Gear Up for Summer Operations
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners opened their May 19th meeting with County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey presenting a largely quiet monthly report, noting, “obviously we’re done with the white stuff thankfully, so we got the plows and everything off”.

Steve Jurrens
May 221 min read


Watertown Man Charged With Solicitation and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators in South Dakota and Idaho linked him to an alleged online solicitation and sexual exploitation case involving a 13‑year‑old girl, according to newly filed court documents.

Steve Jurrens
May 223 min read


$174 Million Battery Energy Storage Facility Proposed for Codington County, South Dakota PUC Schedules Public Input Meeting
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC (CRES) has formally submitted an application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a permit to construct a 120-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Codington County. Representing an estimated capital investment of $174 million, the project is designed to enhance grid resilience, curb transmission congestion, and maximize existing regional renewable energ

Steve Jurrens
May 225 min read


Watertown Regional Airport Manager Outlines Record Growth, Seasonal Hunting Flights, and New Revenue Programs
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether joined host Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD to provide an update on the airport’s operations, shifting passenger trends, and ahead-of-the-curve land management programs. Now in its fourth year of operation, the terminal continues to see high customer satisfaction and notable traffic spikes.

Steve Jurrens
May 213 min read


District 5 Senate Candidate Josephine Garcia Outlines Platform, Focuses on Property Rights Ahead of June Primary
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June 2 primary election approaches, the race for South Dakota’s District 5 Senate seat continues to take shape. Current Representative Josephine Garcia recently appeared on a local radio stream to discuss her background, her legislative record, and her campaign focus on constituent representation.

Steve Jurrens
May 212 min read


Watertown Outlines 2026 Mosquito Control Plan; Spraying Only When West Nile Risk Rises
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With mosquito season approaching, the Watertown Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has detailed its 2026 Mosquito Control Program, emphasizing prevention and targeted action to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.

Steve Jurrens
May 212 min read


Bryant Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years for Illegal Firearm Possession After Felony Conviction
Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - A Bryant man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing multiple firearms despite a prior felony conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
May 212 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 26-year-old Watertown, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today.

Steve Jurrens
May 212 min read


Watertown sales tax collections rise through the first quarter of 2026
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s sales tax revenues continue to trend upward in 2026, with the city reporting steady year‑over‑year growth across its 1st Penny, 2nd Penny, and BBB tax categories, according to newly released financial data.

Steve Jurrens
May 201 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue: Boat fire quickly contained inside residential garage
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call Wednesday evening after a report of a boat on fire inside a residential garage on the 3000 block of Derby Avenue, according to a department media release.

Steve Jurrens
May 201 min read


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