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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell delivered a detailed monthly report to county commissioners on Tuesday morning, reporting steady law enforcement activity for April 2026 while shedding light on severe, costly gridlock tied to the South Dakota state prison system.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Radio Klub will take part in the nationwide ARRL Field Day emergency communications exercise on Saturday, June 27, through Sunday, June 28, at the National Guard Readiness Center, located at 1951 Highway 20 in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Volunteer rescue personnel in Codington County will soon be equipped with upgraded safety gear following the authorization of a $3,500 life jacket purchase by the Board of Commissioners. The funding, approved during Tuesday’s meeting, will replace aging, obsolete personal flotation devices currently used by the Search and Rescue team.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado delivered a monthly report to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, detailing a timeline for an expansive hazardous materials safety update, regional communications drills, and a major upcoming statewide training event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially approved three local plat resolutions during its weekly meeting on May 26, 2026, facilitating residential developments across Kranzburg and Henry Townships. While the zoning approvals were ultimately unanimous, the process highlighted the importance of board oversight when commissioners caught an administrative error on the final resolution of the morning.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a unanimous vote during Tuesday morning’s regular session, the Codington County Board of Commissioners approved the allocation of $35,000 from the National Opioid Settlement Fund to support the Human Service Agency’s (HSA) Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program. The funding is designed to preserve local access to vital, evidence-based recovery services for individuals struggling with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) in the Watertown

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A semi‑tractor fire early Friday morning forced the temporary closure of the southbound I‑29 on‑ramp at mile marker 140, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Friday evening to a semi‑truck fire that left both the truck and trailer a total loss near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Pheasant Ridge Drive.

By: Meghan O’Brien - May 29, 2026 - 6:20 pm - South Dakota’s new law criminalizing the providing and advertising of abortion pills and other abortion-related items faces a lawsuit alleging the advertising prohibition is unconstitutional.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has released the official polling locations for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, including a new polling place for Sheridan Township voters, who will now vote at Country Inn & Suites, 3400 8th Avenue SE in Watertown. The official notice states: “A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, in all voting precincts in Codington County.” Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m