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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has approved a supplemental budget. This key action shifts $385,000 in expenditures from the General Fund to the Special Education Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC ("CRES") has filed a Notice of Intent with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to construct, own, and operate a 120-megawatt (MW), 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Codington County, South Dakota. The company estimates the total cost of construction for the proposed facility to be approximately $174 million.

The initial report of suspected child abuse was called in Tuesday (Oct. 14) afternoon. Brookings Police said they began an investigation and found that Bailey D. Melchor had subjected his three-month old daughter to abuse by allegedly throwing, striking, squeezing and choking her.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has affirmed its support for the Customized Arrow Academy (CAA) at Watertown High School following a thorough review and debate over the program’s current structure and historical performance. The discussion concluded with board members acknowledging the program's efficiency and its vital role in serving the needs of a significant portion of the student body.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved a variety of contract recommendations, including staff additions for a growing extracurricular program and the launch of a new student activity at Lake Area Technical College (LATC).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has set a new fall enrollment record, with 2,321 students registered for the current term, slightly exceeding the previous record. The announcement was made by Cam Cory, Vice President of LATC, during a presentation at the Watertown School Board meeting last night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Florence, SD - Florence Elementary Preschool teacher Mrs. Kendra Mastel was recently awarded an Exemplary Level certificate for her work in designing a creative and engaging preschool program, as recognized by the School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD).

Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - Lake Area Technical College continued its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour Friday night with a spirited stop at the Sioux Valley vs. Beresford football game. The event marked the tour’s eighth celebration, bringing together community members, students, and educators for an evening of recognition and outreach.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board was recognized at tonight's meeting for its commitment to professional development and leadership, receiving the “ALL Award” for the 2024-2025 school year from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received the September financial report, presented by Business Manager Heidi Clausen, detailing the current status of the district's various funds.