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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department hosted a Technology and Transparency Forum to address public questions regarding the agency’s evolving digital tools, including Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs), drones, and advanced 911 dispatch capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners heard public comment Tuesday from Paul Johnson, owner of Midwest Medical, who urged the county to consider the impact of insurance network restrictions as it evaluates future employee healthcare options — specifically the proposed Sanford True plan.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate juvenile threat incidents Wednesday at Deubrook School in White and Elkton School in Elkton. In both cases, deputies say the involved students were quickly identified, taken into custody, and that no active or ongoing threat ever existed to students or staff.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Krista Beauchamp, the Administrator at The Village of Harmony Hill, has been named the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year by the South Dakota Health Care Association (SDHCA).

Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - After 62 years of operation, the Carter family is officially selling Kones Korner to Dallas and Paige Moorhouse’s family, with the new ownership taking effect on October 1st.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an agreement authorizing Commission Chair Troy VanDusen to sign a contract for commissioning agent services for the new county jail, a key quality‑control step in ensuring the facility’s mechanical and electrical systems meet required performance standards.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf delivered a wide‑ranging monthly report Tuesday, covering building maintenance issues, park revenue, weed control operations, and West Nile activity. Commissioners also approved the 2027 seasonal management agreement for Memorial Park.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey delivered his monthly report Tuesday, outlining significant progress on the county’s highway shop remodel, updates on seasonal road work, and concerns over repeated attempts by drivers to bypass barricades at the closed Cottonwood Street bridge.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the updated county hazmat plan following a recommendation from the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado presented the request and later delivered his monthly report, highlighting recent training, preparedness initiatives, and upcoming emergency drills.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved applications for two major federal grants aimed at strengthening public safety, expanding mental health services, and supporting staffing and treatment programs inside the county’s detention center. Community Service Director Sara Foust and grant coordinator Angie presented the proposals, noting that both opportunities were identified by the county’s current COSEP grant evaluators, wh