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Watertown Yard Waste Drop-Off Site Opens Oct. 14: Hours, Rules, and Free Landfill Option
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown announced that its 4th Avenue Yard Waste Drop‑Off Site will open for the season on Tuesday, Oct. 14, giving residents another option to dispose of leaves, branches, garden waste, and other yard debris.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read


Watertown, SD Garbage Pickup Moves to Oct. 9; City Facilities Close Oct. 12 for Native American Day
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown announced schedule changes and facility closures for Native American Day on Monday, Oct. 12.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read


Watertown, Roberts County 911 Dispatchers Among 15 Graduating from South Dakota Training Program
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Attorney General’s Office announced that 15 students will graduate Friday from the state’s Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course, a two‑week training program that prepares new 911 dispatchers for emergency service work statewide.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read


Driver Trapped in Semi Rollover South of Castlewood, Taken to Watertown Hospital
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded Wednesday night to a semi‑truck rollover that left the driver trapped inside the vehicle, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read


Watertown Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash Southwest of Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man died early Thursday in a single‑vehicle crash four miles southwest of Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read


Burglary Charges Against Former Watertown Surgeon Dr. Alan Christensen Dismissed Without Prejudice
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The court dismissed the criminal case against former Watertown surgeon Dr. Alan Christensen without prejudice, according to a court filing signed October 5 by the Codington County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 82 min read


Controlled Burn Sparks Grass Fire in Rural Brookings County, Crews Contain Blaze to Under an Acre
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A controlled burn that spread into nearby tall grass prompted a multi‑agency response Wednesday afternoon in rural Brookings County. According to a media release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and firefighters from Brookings and Aurora were dispatched at 3:16 p.m. to a field near 473rd Avenue and 218th Street after a pile of burning trees ignited surrounding vegetation.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 81 min read


New Codington County Detention Center Takes Shape as Crews Push to Pave Before Snow
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Construction is advancing steadily at the new Codington County Detention Center site, with interior block walls rising and exterior paving preparations underway.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 72 min read


Codington County Approves $55K Detention Center Radio System, Sheriff’s Vehicle Trade-Ins
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners unanimously approved a request to surplus and trade in two vehicles for the Codington County Sheriff’s Office during their recent meeting.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 72 min read


Codington County Veterans Receive More Than $103,000 in Retroactive Payments in September
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veteran Service Office secured over $100,000 in retroactive payments for local veterans in September, according to an update delivered to the Codington County Commissioners.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 72 min read



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