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One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Lake Poinsett
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 459th Avenue and 194th Street near Lake Poinsett on Thursday afternoon resulted in one injury and a citation for a traffic violation.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Watertown Airport Warns Travelers of Potential Delays Amid National Staffing Shortages
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Travelers flying through Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) are advised to monitor their flight statuses closely, as the airport anticipates potential impacts stemming from nationwide air travel reductions. The reductions are a result of staffing shortages among air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, exacerbated by the ongoing government shutdown.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 7, 20251 min read


Redlin Art Center to Honor Veterans with Complimentary Prints on November 11th
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Terry Redlin Art Center will continue its tradition of honoring military service members by offering a complimentary print to all veterans and active servicemen and servicewomen who visit the center on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Codington VSO Delivers $1.4 Million in Retroactive Payments, Continues High-Volume Claims Work
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts continues to provide exceptional support to local veterans, reporting to the Codington County Commissioners that over $1.48 million in retroactive compensation payments have been delivered to area veterans and their dependents this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Codington County 4-H Kicks Off New Year with Growing Enrollment and New Programs.
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H is off to a strong start for the new program year, with growing participation across all age groups and several major events on the calendar.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Commissioners Allocate $219,000 for Successful Juvenile Diversion Program
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners unanimously approved the allocation of $219,000 in state funds from the Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JJRI) to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club. The funds will be reinvested to continue the county's successful youth diversion program.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Joy Ranch to Host Free Veterans/Military Appreciation Event This Saturday
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown area veterans, service members, and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans/Military Appreciation Event this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20252 min read


Operation: Prairie Thunder’s Sixth Saturation Patrol Nets 59 Arrests, $3,800 Seized
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The sixth set of saturation patrols in the Sioux Falls area, conducted as part of Operation: Prairie Thunder, concluded on Friday, October 31, with a high number of apprehensions and drug-related charges reported by the South Dakota Highway Patrol. Patrols included a coordinated effort between the Highway Patrol and city, county, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20252 min read


A Brookings woman won big this week on 'The Price is Right.'
Elaine Gullickson celebrated her 81st birthday with a trip to Los Angeles with her daughters and granddaughters. While there, they attended a taping of the TV game show, and Gullickson met host Drew Carey...

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20251 min read


Governor Rhoden Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Former Vice President Dick Cheney
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden has ordered all flags across South Dakota to be flown at half-staff, effective immediately, as a mark of respect for the memory of former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 6, 20251 min read
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