Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has released updated traffic counts for vehicles entering Sturgis during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs August 7–16. Daily counts are collected at nine entry locations around the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will take place tonight in several neighborhoods on the east side of Lake Kampeska after population levels reached the threshold for treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Retailers Association is now accepting nominations for its annual statewide business awards, honoring outstanding retailers, restaurants, and community‑focused businesses across the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Minnesota - The U.S. Department of Justice is monitoring polling locations in two Minnesota counties today as part of its nationwide effort to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal voting laws during the 2026 primary election.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released its daily Sturgis Rally report covering the 24‑hour period from 6 a.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday, confirming three fatal crashes and increases across several enforcement categories compared to last year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Community Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, honoring two longtime leaders whose contributions have shaped athletics, healthcare, economic development, and public service across the community. This year’s honorees are Dave Wolsky and Dr. Clark Likness.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sisseton, SD - A Brookings woman died Monday afternoon in a two‑vehicle crash on Interstate 29, three miles east of Sisseton.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Daktronics has announced the winners of the 2026 DakClassroom Student Showcase, a national competition recognizing outstanding student achievement in media production, storytelling, and live event operations.

South Dakota Searchlight - Molly Wetsch - More than a year after the case by a former Mitchell baseball player was filed, a judge has ruled that statements made by the American Legion and circulated by the Mitchell Republic and KELO-TV do not constitute defamation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board worked through a substantial list of policy updates, personnel actions, and operational approvals Monday night, addressing everything from student safety and facility rental fees to adult meal prices and the annual fall athletic fundraiser.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received one of its most comprehensive academic briefings of the year Monday night, as Curriculum Director Trisha Walker delivered an in‑depth update on the district’s curriculum revisions, summer work, and instructional changes set to launch this fall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved several property‑related items Monday night, including a contingency increase for the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, a construction change order, and new simulation mannequins for both the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs. All items were presented under Agenda Item 4.2 – Property by LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) School Board Award of Excellence, recognizing the board’s exemplary leadership and commitment to student achievement across the district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of public discussion and parent concern, the Watertown School Board voted Monday night to approve new pickup and drop‑off locations for five out‑of‑district school districts that bus students into Watertown. The decision formally ends the use of the Boys & Girls Club as a drop‑off site for Florence, Henry, and Waverly–South Shore buses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has announced the return of the Feuerstein Series, a long‑running community seminar established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, family, and friends in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. Dee, a well‑known Watertown educator and businesswoman, is remembered for her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community service. Although Lew passed away in April 2023, the beloved series conti

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With summer in full swing and students soon returning to school, AAA is reminding South Dakotans to prioritize bicycle and e‑bike safety as riding activity increases across neighborhoods, trails, and school routes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - More than 80 women gathered Thursday at the Redlin Art Center Pavilion for the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s annual Women & Giving Coffee & Conversations, an event designed to connect supporters directly with local nonprofits and scholarship recipients.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Support is growing for a Watertown family displaced after an early‑morning house fire Monday on 2nd Street NW. A GoFundMe has been launched to assist Dillon and Doreen Root and their children as they face months of repairs and recovery.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has released the first three days of traffic counts for vehicles entering Sturgis during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs Aug. 7–16, 2026. Daily counts are being recorded at nine entry points around the city.