Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s premier rural healthcare providers, securing a spot on the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley released new data showing a significant downward trend in crime rates across the state over the past year. Jackley attributed the improvements to law enforcement interdiction efforts and the proactive involvement of South Dakota’s citizens.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County will see an increase in property insurance premiums for the coming year, a move Raleigh Kettwig of Acrisure (formerly Fischer Rounds) attributed to rising construction costs and inflation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Angie Collignon, the Substance Use and Justice Program Coordinator, delivered the first annual report for the RESTART initiative, painting a picture of high success and community engagement since the program’s launch in April 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Department will soon receive a high-performance equipment upgrade following a unanimous vote by the Commissioners to approve the purchase of a new crack sealing machine.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County is seeing a “gold rush” for summer camping spots. Facility Manager Steve Molengraaf informed the board that online bookings for the upcoming camping season, which opened February 1, have already generated significant revenue.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD – Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust updated the Board of Commissioners on the success of recent community initiatives, specifically the high engagement surrounding local housing and childcare needs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey shared a positive progress report with the Codington County Commissioners regarding major infrastructure projects and seasonal road maintenance.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer (VSO) Jay Roberts provided a comprehensive monthly update to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, highlighting a significant financial impact for local veterans and an uptick in seasonal assistance.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - After years of debate, three public votes, and a decade of planning, the skyline of western Watertown is finally shifting. The long-awaited $37.4 million Codington County Justice Center is rising from the prairie, a project officials say is not just about locking people up, but about the fundamental safety of the staff and inmates who inhabit the space.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Today, February 19, marks Destination Professionals Day, a global nod to the behind-the-scenes experts who turn local culture into economic growth. To celebrate, Visit Watertown has announced a strategic move into the heart of the city’s historic district: the former Maud’s space inside the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive update on the region's efforts to combat substance use and streamline the justice system, Codington County officials recently highlighted the significant strides made by the RESTART initiative.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has officially launched My Care Line, a virtual healthcare initiative that brings clinical expertise directly to the residents’ bedside during evenings, weekends, and holidays. This partnership with Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society is a pilot program designed to modernize senior care by prioritizing “care in place”.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown City Manager Alan Stager concluded Tuesday’s City Council meeting with an outlook on the city’s economic development strategy, a new initiative to streamline public communications, and a wary eye toward the ongoing legislative Session in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown is set to transition its city-owned land into more profitable ventures following the approval of two separate resolutions of intent to lease real estate Tuesday night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City Council has moved to hire Civil Design Inc. (CDI) to conduct the 2026 bridge inspections for five local structures, a decision that included a public disclosure regarding familial ties between the firm and city leadership.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A $2.87 million contract for the reconstruction of 5th Avenue North was awarded Tuesday night, but only after a local contractor alleged that a city staff error cost him the winning bid and deprived taxpayers of tens of thousands in savings.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown city officials have officially authorized the submission of the 2025 Annual Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) report, following the first state audit of the program in over two decades.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The role of the local library is fundamentally shifting from a quiet repository of books to a dynamic community hub, according to the 2025 Annual Review presented by Library Director Maria Gruener during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) visited Watertown this week to highlight the real-world impacts of the landmark Working Families Tax Cuts Act, emphasizing that the legislation represents “10 years of legislating” aimed at long-term economic stability for South Dakotans.