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Watertown SD News: Jeffrey Koistinen Defense Seeks to Suppress Post-Arrest Statements Before September Federal Trial
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the September trial date approaches for Jeffrey Allen Koistinen, his defense team has launched a new legal challenge regarding the events of his August 2022 arrest.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 312 min read


Watertown Man Sentenced to Jail, Probation in Codington County Child Abuse Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to 10 years of a suspended prison sentence, probation, and 40 days of jail time after admitting to abusing his 7‑year‑old child in a January incident that left the boy with significant bruising across his back and shoulder, according to court records and police reports.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 313 min read


Watertown Mosquito Spraying Resumes Tonight (7/31) in Northwest Area After Weather Delay
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will resume tonight in the northwest part of town after weather prevented crews from completing the work Thursday evening.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 311 min read


Watertown Legion Baseball Blanks Rapid City Post 320, Advances in South Dakota Class A State Tournament
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – Watertown kept its season alive Thursday with a commanding 7-0 victory over Rapid City Post 320, powered by a four-RBI performance from Markus Pitkin and a complete-game shutout from Jackson McClemans in the Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 312 min read


Watertown Resident Raises Codington County Budget Concerns, Proposes Local Government Efficiency Plan
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the open public comment period at the Codington County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Watertown resident Zach Thompson presented local budget concerns and introduced a four-part government efficiency proposal.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 302 min read


Codington County Certifies 2026 South Dakota GOP Governor Primary Runoff Results in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the results of the 2026 primary runoff election during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 301 min read


Codington County Approves Highway Plan Amendment for County Road 11 Bridge Projects Near Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s five-year highway plan during its meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 301 min read


Codington County Treasurer Proposes 2027 Budget With Staffing Plan, Tax Deed Auctions Ahead
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Treasurer Carol Maloney presented the department’s 2027 budget request and operational updates to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 302 min read


Codington County Register of Deeds Highlights E-Recording Growth, Marriage License Changes and 2027 Budget Plans in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Register of Deeds Ann Rasmussen presented a monthly operations update and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 302 min read


Codington County Sheriff Reports June Jail Increase, Seeks 2027 Budget Funding in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell presented his June 2026 monthly report and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s meeting, July 30, 2026.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 302 min read



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