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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC (CRES) has formally submitted an application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a permit to construct a 120-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Codington County. Representing an estimated capital investment of $174 million, the project is designed to enhance grid resilience, curb transmission congestion, and maximize existing regional renewable energ

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport Manager Ian Meriwether joined host Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD to provide an update on the airport’s operations, shifting passenger trends, and ahead-of-the-curve land management programs. Now in its fourth year of operation, the terminal continues to see high customer satisfaction and notable traffic spikes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June 2 primary election approaches, the race for South Dakota’s District 5 Senate seat continues to take shape. Current Representative Josephine Garcia recently appeared on a local radio stream to discuss her background, her legislative record, and her campaign focus on constituent representation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With mosquito season approaching, the Watertown Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has detailed its 2026 Mosquito Control Program, emphasizing prevention and targeted action to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - A Bryant man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing multiple firearms despite a prior felony conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 26-year-old Watertown, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s sales tax revenues continue to trend upward in 2026, with the city reporting steady year‑over‑year growth across its 1st Penny, 2nd Penny, and BBB tax categories, according to newly released financial data.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to an emergency call Wednesday evening after a report of a boat on fire inside a residential garage on the 3000 block of Derby Avenue, according to a department media release.

Northeast Radio SD News – Henry, SD - Classroom textbooks came to life this month as the Henry School fifth-grade class returned from their inaugural South Dakota Capstone Trip. The trip marks a new tradition for the school, following recent state standard shifts that moved these core South Dakota history and science focuses from the fourth grade to the fifth grade.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington Connects, and its community partners are gearing up to officially kick off the season with the second annual “Splash into Summer” celebration. The free, family-friendly event is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at downtown Watertown’s Foundation Plaza. During a weekly check-in on Northeast Radio SD, Codington Connects Board President Sara Foust and Liz Brownell of the Boys and Girls Club of Watertown s