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Watertown Fire Rescue Report Two Injured in T-Bone Crash on 176th Street & 458th Avenue
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded late Saturday morning to a two‑vehicle crash that left two people injured and temporarily trapped inside their vehicle.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago1 min read


District 4 & 5 GOP Candidates Debate Local Control, Taxes, and Legislative Records at Goss Opera House Forum (Podcast & Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The historic Goss Opera House became the center of the regional political universe as candidates for South Dakota Districts 4 and 5 squared off in a marathon primary forum. With the June 2nd primary looming, the event highlighted divides within the Republican party on issues ranging from the criminality of abortion to the state’s role in economic development.

Steve Jurrens
May 86 min read


Brookings County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Threatening Email Sent to Sioux Valley School Staff Member
Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a threatening anonymous email reported earlier this week by the Sioux Valley School District.

Steve Jurrens
May 81 min read


Vehicle Fire Near Hamlin School Temporarily Closes County Road 446
Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - Emergency crews responded Friday morning to a vehicle fire just south of Hamlin School, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
May 81 min read


Rhoden Campaign Demands Stations Pull “False and Misleading” PAC Ad
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Rhoden for Governor campaign has issued a formal cease‑and‑desist letter to broadcast stations across South Dakota, demanding the immediate removal of a political advertisement aired by the Rushmore Principles PAC, which is supporting Dusty Johnson’s gubernatorial bid.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read


South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police Endorses Dusty Johnson for Governor
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the state’s largest law‑enforcement association, has formally endorsed Congressman Dusty Johnson in the 2026 race for Governor.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read


Appeals Court Upholds 30‑Year Sentence in Major South Dakota Fentanyl Case
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed a federal prison sentence of more than 30 years for Edwin Giovanni Salinas, a 47‑year‑old man from El Salvador convicted of trafficking roughly 16 pounds of fentanyl through northeastern South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read


Wallace Teen Honored as South Dakota’s Youth Conservationist of the Year
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Madison Grimm, a 19‑year‑old wildlife artist and conservation advocate from Wallace, has been named the South Dakota Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservationist of the Year. The award was presented during the organization’s annual banquet in Huron last weekend.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read


Neal Tapio Announces Candidacy for South Dakota House of Representatives
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Former State Senator Neal Tapio announced Monday that he is running for the South Dakota House of Representatives, seeking to represent his hometown of Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read


Visit Watertown Celebrates New Headquarters With Ribbon Cutting, Tourism Awards
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visit Watertown marked a major milestone this week with a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at its new headquarters, drawing a strong turnout from community members, business leaders, and tourism partners. The celebration coincided with National Travel & Tourism Week, highlighting the growing impact of tourism in Codington County.

Steve Jurrens
May 82 min read
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