Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the latest episode of Codington Connects highlighted the critical resources available to Watertown’s aging population and the dedicated volunteers who make those services possible.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The filing period for the 2026 primary election has officially closed, and the final rosters from the South Dakota Secretary of State and the Codington County Auditor are locked in. With major transitions coming to the County Commission and a high-profile showdown for the Watertown Senate seat, Northeast Radio SD has your complete wrap-up of the field, starting with the races right here in our community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey announced at Tuesday’s meeting that 175th Street—the city haul road for the landfill—EAST from the entrance of the landfill, will be closed to all traffic starting Wednesday, March 18.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - State Senator Stephanie Sauder has officially announced her candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota State Senate, seeking to continue representing District 4 in the northeastern region of the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took a major step Monday night toward expanding one of the state’s most significant residential developments, unanimously approving the annexation and rezoning of a new two-acre parcel for the Harmony Hill subdivision. While the move signals continued growth for the city’s south side, it also reignited a long-simmering “turf war” over utility service rights and the ethics of municipal expansion.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust of Codington Connects and Community Health Worker Paige Willing detailed a transformative approach to community wellness: the Transition to Success model. Designed to move beyond temporary “band-aid” fixes, the program focuses on treating the root causes of poverty by addressing social determinants of health.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - District 4 Representative Dylan Jordan (R-Watertown) is highlighting the second week of the 2026 Legislative Session, marked by the withdrawal of a fireworks-related bill and ongoing efforts to support agricultural education.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Treatment Court on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, celebrated the graduation of its 65th through 68th participants. The ceremony, held during the court’s regular Session, highlighted the transformative journeys of Ashley Fentiman, Aaron Orris, Chantel Hart, and Harmony Likens.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County officials are looking to stay ahead of emerging technology trends, including battery storage and data centers, as the county concludes a year of steady construction growth.

Northeast Radio SD News - Clark, SD - A joint investigation conducted by the Clark Police Department and the Watertown Police Department resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Jose Burgos-Paqui on December 8, 2025, in connection with a series of ATM fraud incidents.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District (WSD) and Codington County have formally entered into a combined election agreement for the June 2, 2026, election and all subsequent elections on the first Tuesday in June. This decision standardizes the process for local elections and aligns the district with recent state legislation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A high-speed pursuit of an allegedly intoxicated motorcyclist ended in a serious single-vehicle crash late Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025, in Codington County. The driver, identified as Seth Fisher (24) of Watertown, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital.