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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has announced the addition of licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Olivia Lepke, PA-C, to the staff of its General Surgery Clinic. Ms. Lepke joins surgeons Dr. Greg Gerrish, Dr. Kristopher Johnson, and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in providing care for patients with conditions affecting the skin, soft tissues, breast, and abdomen.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the cumulative and individual totals for its "Operation: Prairie Thunder" initiative, which concluded its third set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area on September 19, 2025. This effort involves the Highway Patrol working in coordination with city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Rebecca Heustess, a leading mentor and developmental figure in the construction and tile trades, was named the Tradeswoman of the Year at the Empowering Women in Industry 2025 Awards Gala, held this week in Chicago. The award celebrates a woman who demonstrates exceptional technical skill and commitment to advocacy within her trade.

Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a vehicle fire in the Watertown High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon, October 2, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A routine traffic stop in southeast Watertown on September 27 led to the arrest of a woman on multiple drug charges, including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Terry Redlin Art Center is expanding its permanent collection this fall, announcing the acquisition of three more original oil paintings by the celebrated wildlife artist.

Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,” Hegseth said Tuesday to hundreds of military officials at a ceremony.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - A Kansas woman has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing of Amanda Acosta, 43, of Prairie Village, Kansas, was handed down by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on September 29, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The City of Brookings has concluded its national search for a new deputy city manager by hiring Johnny Mays, who is scheduled to begin his new role on October 14.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Beacon Center has announced that Helen Kranz and her late husband, Ralph Kranz, will be jointly presented with the organization's prestigious Beacon Award. The award recognizes individuals whose commitment and generosity have created a lasting impact on the organization and the wider community.