Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is urging residents to remain vigilant against increasing phone scams designed to steal money and personal information. As part of an ongoing educational effort, the commission is highlighting its “Don’t Know? Don’t Answer.” campaign, which promotes a simple first line of defense: if you do not recognize the incoming phone number, d

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A state regulatory commission is moving to address the failure of 20 telecommunications companies to pay their required gross receipts tax on time. The commission reviewed a proposal to issue an Order to Show Cause, which could result in fines, suspension, or revocation of the companies' Certificates of Authority.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is set to elect new leadership at its regular meeting on November 6, 2025, following a request by current Chairman Gary Hanson. The leadership change comes as Hanson announced he is beginning cancer treatment.

Last month, utilities regulators voted 2-1 to tell a company that wants to put industrial scale batteries near Watertown that they’ll need a permit before they build. Last week, lawyers for the company behind the $174 million project signaled plans to do just that.