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Watertown City Council Approves Land Sale for New Kennel Facility
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved the sale of approximately 1.4 acres of city-owned land to the Watertown Development Company, allowing for the construction of a new kennel facility.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Watertown City Council Approves Landfill Fee Cap to Advance Downtown Hotel Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an amendment to the real estate purchase agreement for the former City Hall site, providing financial assistance to the developer to offset unexpectedly high costs related to asbestos removal.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Former Watertown Students to Star in SDSU's "The Diary of Anne Frank"
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Two graduates of Watertown High School (WHS) are preparing to take the stage in major roles for the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Theater Department's upcoming production of "The Diary of Anne Frank."

Steve Jurrens
Oct 7, 20251 min read


Watertown City Council Accepts Clean 2024 Audit; Financial Strength Highlighted
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the latest meeting, the Watertown City Council gave its official approval to the 2024 financial audit, following a thorough overview from Eide Bailly LLP, the city’s new external auditing partner.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Buffalo Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Abuse in South Dakota
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a Buffalo, South Dakota man, 55-year-old Duane Newlander, has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to two counts of Abuse or Cruelty to a Minor.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Reminder Issued for Watertown Downtown Street Sweeping Parking Rules
Street sweeper brush on wet pavement, blue vehicle visible. Logos: "The City of Watertown South Dakota" and "Northeast Radio SD".

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Watertown City Offers Seasonal Variance for Sump Pump Discharge to Sanitary Sewer
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown residents and businesses needing to discharge clear water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer during the freezing winter months can now apply for the annual Seasonal Sump Pump Variance from the City of Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Investigation Underway Following Suspected Suicide in Rural Florence Area
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a suspected suicide after a body was discovered early Monday morning in the rural Florence area.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Traffic Stop Leads to Four Arrests, Meth Seizure in Northwest Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A routine traffic stop conducted by a Watertown Police Department officer in the early morning hours of October 4, 2025, quickly escalated into a narcotics investigation that resulted in the arrest of four individuals on various drug-related charges.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Watertown Police Narcotics Investigation Leads to Four Arrests, Drug Seizure
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A narcotics investigation conducted by the Watertown Police Department on October 3, 2025, resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the seizure of multiple controlled substances, cash, and drug paraphernalia. The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation assisted in the operation.

Steve Jurrens
Oct 6, 20252 min read
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