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Success in Harmony: $113,195 Raised for Beacon Center at Annual Fundraiser
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 11th annual "Sell-A-Song" fundraiser for the Beacon Center concluded on a high note, exceeding its financial goals thanks to widespread community support and generous contributions.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 3, 20251 min read


City of Watertown Launches Employee Recognition: Highlighting Four Dedicated Team Members
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is recognizing the dedication of four key employees in its latest segment of the #WatertownWorks series. The program features individuals from various departments whose service and commitment are vital to maintaining city infrastructure, public safety, and administrative functions.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Watertown Regional Airport Reports Strong November with 5.5% Passenger Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) has concluded November with encouraging passenger numbers, recording a solid increase in air travel compared to the previous year.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Watertown High Senior Malia Kranz Receives Principal Nomination to U.S. Air Force Academy
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown High School senior Malia Kranz has received a highly competitive principal nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced today.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Fatal Crash Confirmed on 20th Avenue SE; South Dakota Highway Patrol Investigates
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A California man was fatally injured early this morning in a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck at the intersection of S. Broadway Street and 20th Avenue SE, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Steve Jurrens
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Early Morning Accident Requires Extrication After Pickup Collides with Semi
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) units responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Watertown City Council Approves Police Officers’ Contract, Securing 3.5% Raise and Stable Benefits.
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved the 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement Addendum with the Watertown Police Officers Association during its meeting on Monday. The new addendum grants a 3.5% overall wage increase for police officers, effective in 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Watertown City Council Receives Annual Bridge Inspection Report, One Structure Nears End of Service Life
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council received the annual 2025 Bridge Inspection Report at tonight’s meeting (Monday, December 1), highlighting the overall safe and generally good condition of the city's 13 bridge structures. The inspection, conducted by Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) as part of an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), reviewed seven of the structures.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Watertown Baseball Association Opens Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Class
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association has officially opened the nomination period for the Class of 2026 of the Watertown Baseball Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to the local baseball community.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 1, 20251 min read


SD Retailers Association Criticizes Weiland's New Amendment as 'Rank Hypocrisy'
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The ongoing political debate surrounding South Dakota's initiated measure process intensified today as the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) sharply criticized a new proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Rick Weiland.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 1, 20252 min read
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