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Watertown Fire Rescue Report Two Injured in T-Bone Crash on 176th Street & 458th Avenue
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded late Saturday morning to a two‑vehicle crash that left two people injured and temporarily trapped inside their vehicle.

Steve Jurrens
May 91 min read


Quick Response Stops Ditch Fire South of Highway 212
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue crews quickly contained a fast‑moving ditch and field fire Thursday evening near the intersection of 42nd Street Southwest and 9th Avenue Southwest, according to a media release from the department. The fire was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Steve Jurrens
May 71 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Quickly Extinguishes Garage Fire on 6th Avenue SE
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday evening to a garage fire at the intersection of 2nd Street and 6th Avenue SE, arriving to find smoke coming from a detached single‑stall structure.

Steve Jurrens
May 51 min read


Glacial Lakes Energy Invests $371,000 in Rural Safety with Grants to 34 Fire Departments (Video)
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to rural emergency response capabilities, Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) announced this week that it has awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 fire departments across the region. The funding, part of GLE’s newly launched Fire Department Grant Program, was distributed to both career and volunteer departments located within a 50-mile radius of the cooperative’s four ethanol plants.

Steve Jurrens
May 23 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Extinguishes Oven Fire, Installs Smoke Detectors for Residents
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a reported oven fire on the 3400 block of 16th Avenue SW, according to a media release from the department.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 291 min read


WFR Responds to Smoke Report at Lake Area Tech
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday afternoon following reports of smoke inside the facility.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 141 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Single-Vehicle Rollover Near 168th St. and 447th Ave.
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 168th Street and 447th Avenue.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 131 min read


Crews Battle Wind-Driven Wildland Fire South of Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local fire crews successfully contained a fast-moving grass fire south of Watertown on Sunday afternoon, preventing significant damage to nearby structures.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 121 min read


Watertown Ditch Fire Near 4th Avenue: Quick Response Prevents Further Damage
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews were on the move Wednesday afternoon as Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a reported ditch fire near a busy city intersection.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 251 min read


Truck Crashes Into Watertown Garage; Specialists Called to Stabilize Home
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A quiet morning on Sioux Conifer Road was disrupted on Saturday when a pickup truck veered off course and crashed into a residential garage, triggering a specialized emergency response to save the structure.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 71 min read


Propane Grill Sparks Exterior Fire at Watertown Residence
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a structure fire on Friday evening after an outdoor grill ignited the exterior of a local home.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 71 min read


Friendly Rivalry, Life-Saving Results: 25th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” Blood Drive Returns to Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - he ultimate local showdown is back as the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue prepare to face off for the milestone 25th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive. This friendly competition invites the community to roll up their sleeves and cast a vote for their favorite first responders while providing critical support for local patients.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 62 min read


Early Morning Vehicle Fire Near Watertown Residence Quickly Contained
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning, successfully preventing flames from spreading to a nearby home.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 51 min read


Five-Vehicle Chain Reaction Crash Snarls I-29 Near Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A stalled vehicle triggered a large multi-car pileup on Interstate 29 late Friday night, sending one person to the hospital and leaving three vehicles heavily damaged.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 311 min read


Police Remind Drivers to Buckle Up After Serious Collision on B Avenue NE
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Icy road conditions are believed to be a contributing factor in a serious two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of B Avenue NE and 18th Street NE. According to the Watertown Police Department (WPD), a 1993 red Ford Ranger driven by a 20-year-old male from Gary, S.D., was traveling westbound on B Avenue when it entered the intersec

Steve Jurrens
Jan 272 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Honors Top Personnel at Annual Awards Banquet
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) team gathered on January 23 to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and selfless service of its members at the department’s annual awards banquet.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 271 min read


Swerving Vehicle Causes Multi-Truck Collision on Highway 212
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Friday evening commute was disrupted yesterday when a three-vehicle collision on Highway 212 sent one man to the hospital.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 242 min read


88-Year-Old Woman Injured, 31-Year-Old Man Evaluated
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash at a busy Watertown intersection sent one driver to the hospital and left another vehicle a total loss on Thursday morning.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 221 min read


Watertown City Council Approves “Plus One” Firefighter Staffing Model
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took steps to ensure the continuity of emergency services on Tuesday by authorizing a new “Plus One” firefighter staffing position for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 222 min read


Fuel Leak Contained Following Semi-Truck Jack-knife Incident on I-29
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a hazardous materials call on Interstate 29 Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer accident resulted in a punctured fuel tank.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 171 min read



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