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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has given the green light to a proactive expansion plan for the city’s emergency response services, though not without an intense look at long-term fiscal liabilities. On Monday evening, city leaders voted to authorize Watertown Fire Rescue to apply for the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. If awarded, the grant will fund up to nine new firefighter-paramedic positions o

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A six‑run fifth inning broke the game open as Watertown rolled past Harrisburg Gold in the opener. Cain Everson jump‑started the rally with a two‑run single, and Jaxon Falak followed with a two‑run double to extend the lead.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews successfully contained a garage fire late Monday night after a neighbor spotted smoke and flames coming from a nearby property.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A nearly full Watertown City Council chamber became the backdrop for a robust discussion on Monday evening, as local government officials, passionate small business owners, and frustrated citizens conflicted over the ongoing construction delays plaguing the “AirStay” hotel redevelopment project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agriculture remains one of the most vital yet inherently high-risk industries in the Midwest. Recognizing the critical importance of rapid emergency response on farms, ranches, and agribusinesses, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has partnered with Corteva Agriscience to arm the next generation of agricultural professionals with vital, life-saving skills.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A pair of juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning after a multi‑county pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies along Interstate 29.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Sheriff Howell concluded his report by providing an audit of the newly integrated Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) network, demonstrating an immediate return on investment for local investigators. The camera grid logged 82,910 total vehicle reads during the audit window.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of the sheriff’s report focused on an escalating capacity crisis within the South Dakota Department of Corrections, which is forcing Codington County to house fully sentenced state convicts for extended periods due to a lack of space in state facilities. The jail’s average daily population (ADP) for April hovered at 51.87 inmates, peaking at a high of 60 on April 19.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell delivered a detailed monthly report to county commissioners on Tuesday morning, reporting steady law enforcement activity for April 2026 while shedding light on severe, costly gridlock tied to the South Dakota state prison system.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Radio Klub will take part in the nationwide ARRL Field Day emergency communications exercise on Saturday, June 27, through Sunday, June 28, at the National Guard Readiness Center, located at 1951 Highway 20 in Watertown.