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Darwin ‘Joe’ Dame Receives Prestigious Price-Rees Award for Dedication to Wastewater Management
Northeast Radio SD News Special Program - Positively Watertown: The Bright Side of the Community - Darwin “Joe” Dame, a Wastewater...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 15, 20251 min read


State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Former Lawmaker Karen Soli
US flag at half-mast against a clear blue sky, indicating mourning or respect. "Northeast Radio SD" logo in the corner. Northeast Radio...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Avon Teacher Named 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year
Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher from the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. South Dakota Secretary of Education Joseph Graves announced the award at a banquet held in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
Graves commented on Haenfler’s reputation and teaching approach. “Becky Haenfler has a wonderful reputation at Avon School District as being an engaging educator whose teaching style gets kids excited about r

Steve Jurrens
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 14, 20258 min read


Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden
Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden - Northeast Radio SD Northeast News SD - Aberdeen, SD - The...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Daly Records Historic High Score at Sanford International
FILE - John Daly tees off on the second hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Welcomes New Full-Time Firefighter
Watertown Fire Rescue officially welcomed a new full-time member to its ranks this week, reinforcing the department's standard for having all crew members certified as both firefighters and paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedic Camdyn Rieffenberger was given his black helmet by Chief Rowland, marking the end of his probationary period. The black helmet is a long-standing tradition that signals a firefighter's promotion from probationary to permanent status.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Detours in Place for New Closure on Highway 25 in Clark County
Drivers in Clark County should prepare for a new road closure beginning Monday, September 15, as crews continue work on an infrastructure project along South Dakota Highway 25.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced that Highway 25 will be closed from Highway 20 north for three miles to allow grading operations. A signed detour will guide passenger vehicles around the work zone via 437th Avenue and 155th Street (County Road 20).

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Iowa Man Dies in Lincoln County Semi Crash
"Latest news alert from Northeast Radio News SD: 'Fatal Crash' text on a screen with emergency lights. Blue and red hues dominate."...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash Near Irene
Latest news from Northeast Radio News SD - "Your News. Your Voice. Your Station." Northeast News SD – Yankton County, SD - A pedestrian...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read
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