WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) saw 1,244 passenger enplanements in October, according to recently released figures. An enplanement refers to a revenue-generating passenger boarding an aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Hy-Vee is activating a comprehensive community support effort across all its store locations to assist families as local food banks prepare for a projected record increase in need over the coming weeks. The initiative focuses on providing low-cost meals and offering convenient ways for customers to donate essential food items.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local community leaders are coordinating an intensive effort to address the immediate and growing food insecurity resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown and the potential disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is scheduled to begin road work starting the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 81 and 4th St NE near the Gas n Goodies location.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash on Friday morning that temporarily disrupted traffic in the 900 Block of 10th St NW. The accident, which occurred at approximately 11:00 AM on November 1, 2025, resulted in substantial damage but no reported injuries.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Northern States Power Company, d/b/a Xcel Energy, has filed a petition with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking approval of a negative $19 million revenue requirement for its 2026 Infrastructure Rider. The filing, known as docket EL25-033, proposes a substantial rate credit that would translate to a monthly bill decrease for typical residential customers.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is reminding property owners that a seasonal sump pump variance is required for anyone planning to discharge clear water from their sump pump into the sanitary sewer system this fall and winter.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2025-09 today, October 27, 2025, declaring a state of emergency to address critically low inventories of propane and other fuels across the state. The shortage is attributed to the high demand for petroleum products associated with the ongoing harvest.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation's Women & Giving program has granted $46,090 to 14 local nonprofit organizations this year. The funds are earmarked to help women and children in the community overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The federal criminal case against Jeffrey Allen Koistinen is moving forward in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona following a series of significant procedural rulings, including the resolution of a potential conflict of interest involving his defense team.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the identity of the woman killed in a two-vehicle crash that occurred one mile south of Bruce on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News – Edmunds County, SD - A Belle Fourche woman was killed and two others sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 12 on Thursday evening, approximately eight miles west of Roscoe.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force has finalized a set of recommendations designed to deliver over $348 million in property tax relief to South Dakota homeowners, representing an estimated 25% cut. The plan, announced by Task Force Chair, Senate President Pro Tempore Chris Karr, and Vice Chair, Speaker of the House Jon Hansen, focuses on combining immediate homeowner relief with long-term fiscal reforms.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a warning on October 24, 2025, advising residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 could be delayed or disrupted if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The Brookings Police Department is advising the public and local businesses to be on the lookout for counterfeit bills circulating in the area, urging vigilance when accepting paper currency.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – On Thursday night, October 23, 2025, at the Watertown Event Center, the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce's Toast of the Year 2025 celebration gathered approximately 300 attendees to recognize local business leaders, detail ambitious plans for the city’s economic future, and highlight the community’s collaborative spirit. The event served to underscore the positive momentum underway in Watertown.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Watertown Police Department detectives arrested Jason A. Currey, 53, of Watertown, following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a minor.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Optimist Club held a productive meeting yesterday, marked by the induction of two new members and a focused effort to support the local non-profit organization, Rachel's Hope. The club's activities reflect its long-standing commitment to community service and "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Steven Scott Ulm, 26, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term on October 22, 2025, in Codington County Circuit Court after entering a guilty plea to a Class 4 felony drug charge.