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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a reported oven fire on the 3400 block of 16th Avenue SW, according to a media release from the department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At the Watertown Regional Library Tuesday afternoon for the Heartland AI Ethics Forum, a first‑of‑its‑kind community conversation on artificial intelligence, rural sovereignty, and the future of human work. The event was organized by Zachary Thompson of Liberty Forge AI Consulting and moderated by Steve Jurrens of Northeast Radio SD.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Northeast Radio SD newscast for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, provided a comprehensive look at local emergency responses, significant legal developments, community events, and a lighthearted dive into South Dakota’s history.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the 2026 primary election cycle enters full swing, Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten joined news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD on Monday to provide critical updates for residents ahead of the June 2nd Primary.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This newscast, hosted by Steve Jurens for Northeast Radio SD on April 28, 2026, provides a comprehensive look at local elections, community initiatives, and fiscal developments in the Watertown area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local emergency responders were called to the scene of a traffic accident on the southwest side of the city late Tuesday morning.

Northeast Radio SD News – National News - Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP was sentenced in federal court Tuesday and ordered to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties for its role in fueling the nationwide opioid crisis.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This Northeast Radio SD newscast, anchored by Steve Jurrens on Monday, April 27, 2026, covers major community projects, public safety alerts, and local political updates for the Watertown area. The news is sponsored by Hahler Automotive in Webster, SD.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area PACH program is gearing up for its annual May Day Food Drive, a two‑day community effort aimed at stocking shelves ahead of the busy summer season. Donations will be collected on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at multiple locations across the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Facing the dual challenges of a statewide “wobbly” tax structure and declining local enrollment, the Watertown School Board met Monday night to review a $116,617,894 preliminary budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal reflects a 3.66% decrease across all funds from the previous year, driven largely by proactive staffing adjustments and strategic fund management.