Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a motor vehicle accident on the evening of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. WFR's Engine 4 arrived on the scene quickly after the initial report of a three-vehicle accident. Fire crews immediately assessed the situation and confirmed that the incident actually involved two vehicles.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) delivered its annual report to the Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday, beginning the meeting with positive news regarding a major local development project. Before the formal presentation of the annual report by WDC Executive Director Chris Clifton, it was announced that the State of South Dakota is preliminarily set to grant $400,000 for the Calvin Industrial Park Load Station Project.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council has authorized the City Finance Officer to transfer a surplus cash balance of $1,176,743.55 from the completed Ice Arena Project Fund to the new Street Facility Project Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Codington County for an agreement on shared road maintenance. This formal agreement clearly defines the financial and operational responsibilities for the upkeep of "Joint-jurisdictional Roads".

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has given its official support to two separate multifamily housing projects, intending to expand the community’s housing inventory.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has unanimously approved a resolution to amend the rate schedule for users of the city's wastewater system, effective February 1, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A local family, the Hedmans, lost their home and all possessions last night in a devastating house fire. The family is now facing the unimaginable task of rebuilding, especially as the holiday season begins.

Northeast Radio SD News - Webster, SD - Dave Hahler Automotive Inc., a fixture in the Webster community, has been recognized by the South Dakota Auto Dealers Association for its extensive contributions to local organizations, underscoring the dealership's deep commitment to the community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday evening, successfully containing the blaze primarily to the room of origin and preventing further damage throughout the home.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the annexation and zoning designation for the Boerger Third Addition on Monday night, officially incorporating a 26.8-acre tract south of Highway 212 and west of 41st Street Southeast into the city limits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the renewal of multiple malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses Monday night, after previous violations involving the sale of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council began the process of establishing local regulations for the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products Monday night, holding the first reading of a new ordinance to amend Title 13, Chapter 13.02 of the city code.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance Monday night proposing a zoning map amendment for property located on West Kemp Avenue. The request seeks to change a portion of the parcel, to be known as the Innovative Adjusters Addition, from R2A Single-Family Attached Residential to C3 Highway Commercial District.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council formally introduced the proposed 2026 City Budget Ordinance on Monday night, marking the first of two readings. The discussion, led by City Manager Alan Stager, highlighted a philosophy of fiscal planning, accountability, and the need for ongoing budget flexibility in a changing economy…

Northeast Radio SD News - Gary, SD - Gary W. Hudiburgh III, a local millwright and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization SotaSoDak, officially announced his candidacy for t

Girls Varsity Player Audrey Eide Named Watertown Hockey Association Volunteer of the Year

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is celebrating two significant honors awarded to one of its current officers and one former leader by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. The recognition highlights decades of dedication to supporting Special Olympics athletes across the state.

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 - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s personnel policy on Monday night, officially establishing a new Sick Bank Program for city employees. The measure is effective with the November 2025 payroll.