Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the spring thaw takes hold, residents along the lakefront can expect to see county officials back in their neighborhoods. During the April 14, 2026, meeting of the Codington County Board of Commissioners, Director of Equalization Shawna Constant announced that appraisers are preparing to resume field inspections for lake properties.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is seeing a shift in how justice is administered, with criminal cases now moving through the system at more than double their previous speed. During the April 14, 2026, meeting of the County Board of Commissioners, State’s Attorney Alison Bakken detailed a series of aggressive reforms and strategic partnerships that have slashed average case resolution times from 200 days down to just 90 days.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A fast‑moving grass fire near Northwest Lake Drive and SD Highway 28 was brought under control Saturday afternoon after firefighters from multiple departments worked for nearly two hours to stop the flames from reaching nearby homes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Grant County, SD - Multiple fire departments and emergency agencies responded Saturday morning to a shed fire at Victory Farms, located near the intersection of 482 and 153. The call came in at 9:49 a.m., reporting a tractor on fire inside a steel shed containing straw and sawdust.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows opened their outdoor season with a commanding performance Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Huron Invite, posting event wins, meet records, and a surge of personal‑best marks across both the boys’ and girls’ teams.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s latest sales‑tax report shows the city entering 2026 with continued economic momentum, driven by gains in both the 1st and 2nd Penny sales taxes and a strong start for the BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - A 29-year-old male from Watertown was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon following reports of a vehicle swerving dangerously across the roadway near Hayti.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Goss Opera House once again hosted one of its most meaningful youth events of the year as second‑grade students from across the community came together for the annual Beads on One String celebration, a program centered on kindness, inclusion, and the idea that every person is connected.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown opened its home slate with a decisive doubleheader sweep of Tea Area on Thursday at Watertown Stadium, combining a run‑rule victory in the opener with steady pitching and aggressive baserunning in the nightcap.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will launch its 2026 City‑Wide Cleanup on Monday, April 27, offering curbside pickup of large and bulky items for residents across the community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the conclusion of a highly active 38-day session in Pierre, District 5 Senator Glen Vilhauer sat down with Northeast Radio SD to provide a factual breakdown of the key legislation affecting South Dakota residents. According to Vilhauer, the Session saw a record-breaking 600 bills introduced—the highest volume since 1998—with approximately 240 eventually signed into law by the Governor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For individuals leaving incarceration, the first few hours of freedom are often the most precarious. Without a stable place to sleep or a way to get to a job, the path back to the community is frequently blocked by the walls of addiction and homelessness.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As graduation approaches, the Watertown High School junior and senior classes are preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2026 After Prom. Organized by a dedicated committee led by Tasha Torgerson and Megan Byer, this year’s event promises a high-energy, safe environment packed with prizes, games, and a few surprises.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown police officer whose work has helped reshape the community’s approach to mental health has received one of South Dakota’s highest law‑enforcement honors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Auditor’s Office has issued a notice to voters regarding a delay in the availability of absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2nd Primary Election. While the absentee voting period is legally scheduled to begin 46 days prior to the election, ballots will not be available on the first day of that window.

Community Events & Youth Programs Goss Opera House Summer Camps: The Goss Opera House is offering free creative arts programs this summer, funded by the Watertown Area Community Foundation. June 24: "Passport to the Arts" day camp for students entering grades K-6, featuring global crafts and dance. August Programs: Two Missoula Children's Theatre productions are scheduled for grades 1-12. Auditions for Beauty Lou and the Country Beast begin August 3, followed by

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The halls of Watertown High School are buzzing with more than just the usual end-of-semester nerves. This week, the drama department is trading its sneakers for fins as it prepares to bring the Broadway version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the DD Miller Auditorium.

Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - First graders at Castlewood School got an up‑close look at the machinery that keeps South Dakota’s roads safe during a special Touch‑a‑Truck event organized by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bradley, SD - Motorists traveling in northeast South Dakota will encounter a long-term road closure later this month as construction begins on a section of South Dakota Highway 25.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota’s 2025–2026 influenza season resulted in fewer deaths and hospitalizations than many recent flu seasons, according to data released this week by the South Dakota Department of Health.