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Codington County 4-H Kicks Off 2026 with Packed Shooting Sports and Farm Show Prep
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H programs are in full swing for the 2026 season, with maximum participation in shooting sports and preparations underway for the upcoming Watertown Winter Farm Show.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 72 min read


Commissioner VanDusen Retains Leadership Role as Salary Increase Sparks Debate
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners began the 2026 term Tuesday with the re-election of Troy VanDusen as chairman and a debate over commissioner pay that required three separate motions to resolve.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 72 min read


Knights of Columbus to Host Annual Free Throw Championship Jan. 25
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The local chapter of the Knights of Columbus invites area youth to showcase their basketball skills at the 2026 Free Throw Championship. The competition is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Watertown Middle School gymnasium, located at 1700 11th St. NE.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 71 min read


Ongoing Investigation Launched Into $826,000 Tripp County Email Scam
Northeast Radio SD News - Winner, SD - Tripp County State’s Attorney Zachary Pahlke and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley have announced an active investigation into a sophisticated email scam that resulted in the fraudulent transfer of over $826,000 from Tripp County government funds.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 71 min read


Former State Employee Arraigned for Falsifying Child Protective Services Reports
Northeast Radio SD News - Deadwood, SD - A former employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) was arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence County Circuit Court on multiple charges related to the falsification of investigative reports.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 71 min read


Watertown Chamber Gearing Up for a Blockbuster Start to 2026
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has officially kicked off 2026 with a packed schedule of community events, ranging from competitive culinary battles to the historic 81st Winter Farm Show.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 62 min read


Mitchell Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Mark Stephen Gullings, 44, of Mitchell, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on January 5, 2026, for the production of child pornography.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 62 min read


2026 Virtual Cracker Barrel: Industrial Growth, Tax Reform, and the Future of Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In Northeast Radio SD’s first-ever Virtual Cracker Barrel session, District 4 and 5 legislators met Tuesday to outline the agenda for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session. The delegation addressed a spectrum of regional concerns, from a $400-million data center proposal and the critical state of rural EMS to a contentious debate over property tax relief.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 62 min read


Watertown Regional Airport Closes 2025 with Strong December Travel Numbers
Arial view of Watertown Regional Airport with parked cars, a green landscape, and "Fly ATY" text with a plane icon. Clear, sunny day.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 61 min read


Watertown City Manager Outlines 2026 Road Map, New “Campus” Zoning, and Election Changes
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager outlined several initiatives scheduled for discussion in early 2026, including measures related to infrastructure transparency and the creation of a new zoning district.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 52 min read


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