Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tourism in Watertown is hitting a high note as city officials report consistent growth in sales tax revenue and a fresh chapter for the city’s tourism hub. Anjelica Uthe, Executive Director of Visit Watertown, joined Northeast Radio SD this week to discuss the city’s upward trajectory and several major milestones on the horizon for 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to more than 19 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl in the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Los Angeles man has been sentenced to more than 23 years in federal prison for his role in a multistate drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Area children will have multiple opportunities to explore the arts this summer through free programming at the Goss Opera House, including a one-day Passport to the Arts Day Camp and two weeks of Missoula Children’s Theatre productions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced plans for a hands-on emergency response training exercise scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Demonstrating the power of student-led philanthropy, the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s (WACF) Youth Council has officially awarded $15,000 in grants to nine local organizations dedicated to supporting area youth.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Students attending Lake Area Technical College (LATC) next year will see a modest adjustment in their educational costs following the Watertown School Board’s approval of the 2026-27 fee rates on Monday night. The board moved to approve a package that balances rising operational costs with the college’s long-standing commitment to student affordability.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce gap in rural healthcare, the Watertown School Board on Monday night unanimously approved a proposal for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) to develop a new Radiologic Technology program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School junior class has moved into a new era of standardized testing as the district officially pivots from the Smarter Balanced assessment to the “Enhanced ACT”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially moved to end the current school year earlier than originally planned, thanks to a winter that saw zero unused snow days.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is set to distinguish its agriculture program from nearly every other two-year institution in the nation with the addition of a new, high-tech Ag Commodities Risk Management Lab.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 at 464th Avenue, where heavy fog and low visibility were reported in the area at the time of the response.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota collected more than $9.5 million through legal actions during the 2025 fiscal year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As part of Severe Weather Week, the City of Watertown and Codington County Emergency Management have announced a comprehensive test of the community’s emergency alert systems scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters made significant strides Sunday in the battle against the 79 Fire, pushing containment to 60% by early evening. Improved mapping has also provided a more precise measurement of the fire’s footprint, now estimated at 5,408 acres.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrow baseball team kicked off its 2026 campaign with a high-octane Saturday in Sioux Falls, showcasing a potent offense in a split doubleheader. The Arrows dominated Shanley (ND) 12-5 in the opener before falling 12-11 to Sioux Falls Lincoln in a late-inning heartbreaker.

Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters successfully held the perimeter of the 79 Fire overnight, maintaining 40% containment on the 6,000-acre blaze burning in eastern Custer County.