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Detours in Place for New Closure on Highway 25 in Clark County
Drivers in Clark County should prepare for a new road closure beginning Monday, September 15, as crews continue work on an infrastructure project along South Dakota Highway 25.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced that Highway 25 will be closed from Highway 20 north for three miles to allow grading operations. A signed detour will guide passenger vehicles around the work zone via 437th Avenue and 155th Street (County Road 20).

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Iowa Man Dies in Lincoln County Semi Crash
"Latest news alert from Northeast Radio News SD: 'Fatal Crash' text on a screen with emergency lights. Blue and red hues dominate."...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash Near Irene
Latest news from Northeast Radio News SD - "Your News. Your Voice. Your Station." Northeast News SD – Yankton County, SD - A pedestrian...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Governor Rhoden Updates Prison Plan FAQ After Legislative Meetings
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden today announced an update to the state's...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


South Dakota Governor and 30 Governors Urge Congress to Address Drone Threats
Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety.
The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern

Steve Jurrens
Sep 13, 20251 min read


University of South Dakota Professor Fired for Insensitive Post Following Death of Charlie Kirk
A University of South Dakota (USD) art professor has been terminated after making a series of insensitive remarks online regarding the death

Steve Jurrens
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Vehicle Accident on Willow Creek Drive Sends One to Hospital
Northeast Radio News SD - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Willow Creek Drive...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 12, 20251 min read


The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting
A photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, stands at his vigil, Thursday, Sept. 11,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 12, 20256 min read


Federal Disaster Aid Approved for South Dakota Tribes Following Spring and Summer Storms
An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 28,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 12, 20252 min read


🚨 Single-Vehicle Crash on Willow Creek Dr. Sends Driver to Hospital
A Watertown woman was hospitalized Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Willow Creek Drive. The incident occurred around 7:46 AM in the 2200 block, prompting a swift response from the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 12, 20251 min read
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