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South Dakota Governor and 30 Governors Urge Congress to Address Drone Threats
Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety.
The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read
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​University of South Dakota Professor Fired for Insensitive Post Following Death of Charlie Kirk
A University of South Dakota (USD) art professor has been terminated after making a series of insensitive remarks online regarding the death

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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Vehicle Accident on Willow Creek Drive Sends One to Hospital
Northeast Radio News SD - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Willow Creek Drive...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting
A photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, stands at his vigil, Thursday, Sept. 11,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 126 min read
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Federal Disaster Aid Approved for South Dakota Tribes Following Spring and Summer Storms
An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 28,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 122 min read
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🚨 Single-Vehicle Crash on Willow Creek Dr. Sends Driver to Hospital
A Watertown woman was hospitalized Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Willow Creek Drive. The incident occurred around 7:46 AM in the 2200 block, prompting a swift response from the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read
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City of Watertown Approves Fireworks Display for Great Plains High School Homecoming
The City of Watertown has given its approval for a fireworks display to be held in conjunction with the Great Plains High School Homecoming celebration.
The event is scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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Watertown Man Convicted of Aggravated Assault After Quick Jury Deliberation
A Codington County jury has convicted Brady Pederson, 45, of aggravated assault following a jury trial on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The jury deliberated for just about 21 minutes before returning the guilty verdict.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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Watertown Woman Changes Plea to Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Gracie Ann Stanton courtesy Codington County Detention Center Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman has pleaded guilty to...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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Watertown-Based Trav's Outfitter Opens New Location in Rapid City
Trav's Outfitter Rapid City, SD location Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - A homegrown business with deep roots in Watertown has...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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