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Watertown Resident Urges City Council to Address ALPR Privacy Concerns and Statewide License Plate Reader Network
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown resident urged the City Council on Monday night to address privacy and data security concerns regarding local law enforcement’s use of automatic license plate readers (ALPR).

Steve Jurrens
Aug 172 min read


Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2026 Traffic Counts Down 10% as 448,166 Vehicles Enter Sturgis
Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released final daily traffic counts for vehicles entering Sturgis during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held August 7–16, 2026. Data was collected at nine entry locations surrounding the city.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 171 min read


South Dakota Federal Prosecutors Seek $4.6M in Medicare Fraud Case Against Texas Company
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota has filed a federal civil complaint seeking $4,591,003 from a Texas corporation and its North Carolina owner for an alleged scheme to defraud Medicare.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 172 min read


15-Year-Old Estelline Driver Hospitalized After Single-Vehicle Crash West of Estelline
Northeast Radio SD News – Estelline, SD - A 15‑year‑old Estelline driver was transported to the hospital Friday evening after a single‑vehicle crash west of Estelline, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 171 min read


Clark Police Department Receives Rifle-Rated Ballistic Shield Donation to Improve Officer Safety in Clark, SD
Northeast Radio SD News – Clark, SD - The Clark Police Department has strengthened its tactical capabilities and officer safety measures following a recent equipment donation from the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association (USDSA).

Steve Jurrens
Aug 171 min read


Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2026 traffic deaths, injury crashes decline, South Dakota Highway Patrol says
Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - Traffic fatalities and injury crashes are down compared to last year as the 2026 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally wraps up, according to official numbers released Sunday by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Between 6 a.m. Saturday, August 8, and 6 a.m. Sunday, August 16, law enforcement recorded three fatal crashes resulting in three deaths across the Sturgis and Rapid City districts, down from four fatalities during the same period in 2025. Inj

Steve Jurrens
Aug 162 min read


Lake Area Tech Dual Credit Scholarships Open for Watertown-Area High School Students
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school students looking to get an early start on their college degrees have a chance to lower their out-of-pocket costs this fall. The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has opened applications for its Dual Credit Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an application deadline set for September 14, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 162 min read


Rapid City Central Soccer Player Attacks Brookings Opponent During South Dakota High School Match
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A Friday night high school soccer match in South Dakota ended in controversy after Rapid City Central player Jaxson Bergman launched an attack on Brookings High School opponent Kyle Soost, triggering nationwide attention, outrage, and calls for criminal charges.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 162 min read


South Dakota Approves Business Expansion Funding for Rapid City, De Smet and Black Hills Projects
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Board of Economic Development has approved state financing for three business expansion, healthcare succession, and advanced manufacturing projects across South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 152 min read


Watertown Glacial Lakes SAFE Hosts 2026 “Live in the Path of Hope” Mental Health Awareness Event
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Glacial Lakes SAFE is inviting residents from across the area to unite for mental health awareness, honor loved ones, and support community healing during its annual “Live in the Path of Hope” event on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Steve Jurrens
Aug 152 min read



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