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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Probation for Stealing Checks from Dempsey’s Brewery in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to stealing checks from a Watertown brewery while working on the premises as an overnight cleaner.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 212 min read


Watertown Celebrates Topping-Out Milestone for New Codington County Jail & Law Enforcement Center
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - County officials, law enforcement representatives, select community members, and construction crews gathered Thursday morning in Watertown to celebrate a major milestone in the construction of the new Codington County Jail & Law Enforcement Center. Hosted by general contractor Beckenhauer Construction, Inc. and the Codington County Sheriff’s Office, the event featured a traditional “topping-out” ceremony to celebrate the completion of

Steve Jurrens
Aug 202 min read


Waubay Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Enemy Swim Shooting Incident
Northeast Radio SD News – Waubay, SD - A 19-year-old Waubay man has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison following a June 2025 shooting incident in Enemy Swim, South Dakota, U.S. Attorney Ron Parsons announced Thursday.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 201 min read


One Hospitalized After Two-Vehicle Crash at Watertown Highway 81 and 4th Ave SE Intersection
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at a Watertown intersection on Thursday afternoon.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 201 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Scheduled Tonight in Northwest and Northeast Areas
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will conduct mosquito spraying tonight after officials determined adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 201 min read


Prairie Lakes Health Care Foundation to Dissolve, Distribute $5.1 Million to Watertown Area Health and Community Organizations
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After decades of supporting healthcare initiatives in the Watertown region, the Prairie Lakes Health Care Foundation announced Thursday that it will conclude its operations and dissolve, marking what the organization calls the fulfillment of its mission.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 202 min read


Traffic Switch Set Monday for Highway 28 Reconstruction Project in Toronto, South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News – Toronto, SD - A traffic switch is scheduled Monday on South Dakota Highway 28 through Toronto as crews begin phase two of the city’s urban reconstruction project.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 201 min read


8-Year-Old Killed in Paragliding Crash Northeast of Aberdeen, Father and Sibling Injured
Northeast Radio SD News – Aberdeen, SD - A paragliding accident northeast of Aberdeen triggered a multi‑agency emergency response Wednesday afternoon, leaving one passenger unresponsive at the scene and two others hospitalized.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 201 min read


Watertown ‘The Ruins’ Redevelopment Deal Collapses as Jesse Craig Forfeits $1.1M, Property Sells to Archer Land Co. for $6.1M
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The high-stakes effort by original developer Jesse Craig to reclaim “The Ruins” in downtown Watertown has officially collapsed, resulting in the forfeiture of over $1.1 million in earnest money and the sale of the real estate to a backup buyer for $6.1 million.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 193 min read


Dallas Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking Ring That Sent Drugs to Rapid City
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A 38-year-old Dallas, Texas, man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for operating an interstate cocaine distribution and money laundering network that funneled drugs into Rapid City, federal officials announced.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 192 min read



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