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Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Volunteer fire departments across South Dakota can now apply for a share of $5 million in new state grant funding to purchase critical personal protective equipment (PPE), according to an announcement Wednesday from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Air travel through Watertown Regional Airport continued to climb in April, with the city reporting 1,028 enplanements, a 14% increase over the same month in FY25, according to the Public Works Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – National News - The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Iron Pursuit, a month-long nationwide crackdown targeting child sex predators and working to rescue young victims. Conducted from April 1 through April 30 during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the federal operation led to the location of more than 200 child victims and the arrest of over 350 child sexual abuse offenders nationwide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department, through its Engineering and Wastewater Division, is currently working on a localized lift station improvement project. The infrastructure upgrades officially commenced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and are projected to wrap up by Friday, May 22, 2026, pending any unforeseen complications.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has announced the return of its premier online employment initiative, the second annual “Jobs in the 605: Level Up Your Career” statewide virtual hiring event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For Siri Bach, serving on the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s (WACF) Youth Council has been much more than an extracurricular activity—it has been a masterclass in community impact.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new season of public art is officially underway in Watertown as 16 unique sculptures have been installed across the community for the 2026–2027 Artwalk exhibit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) is proving once again that the future of the community starts in the classroom. Through its annual Area School Partnership Program, the Foundation has awarded a total of $6,000 in grants to three local school districts, funding innovative projects that fall outside the lines of standard school budgets.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Hockey Association (WHA) recently celebrated a milestone in community spirit and remembrance, presenting a $2,500 gift to the Christopher (Chris) Rieb Fund. The donation, presented to Dr. Mark and Susan Rieb on behalf of their late son’s fund, is held by the Watertown Area Community Foundation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s Bramble Links Disc Golf Course has earned statewide recognition, landing at #4 on UDisc’s 2026 list of top disc golf courses in South Dakota, according to a release from the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.