Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced it will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 15 different counties throughout February.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving forward with several major rural infrastructure projects after commissioners approved a new round of grant funding on Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved several updates to welfare guidelines and authorized a new health grant during their meeting last Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County saw a rise in criminal activity in 2025, outpacing neighboring Brookings and Brown counties in total case filings.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County has announced the official deadlines and filing procedures for candidates seeking office in the upcoming 2026 Primary and General Elections.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A sentencing hearing held Thursday morning in Codington County highlighted the profound impact of local criminal activity on the community’s sense of safety, as Ted “TJ” Hurkes was sentenced to 50 years in the state penitentiary.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H programs are in full swing for the 2026 season, with maximum participation in shooting sports and preparations underway for the upcoming Watertown Winter Farm Show.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners began the 2026 term Tuesday with the re-election of Troy VanDusen as chairman and a debate over commissioner pay that required three separate motions to resolve.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners formally approved the remaining 2026 employee union contracts during their meeting this week, finalizing labor agreements for both correctional officers and deputy sheriffs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the Codington County Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey provided a comprehensive update on infrastructure projects and safety reminders as the area enters the winter season.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners took action on two key administrative and infrastructure items, approving a payment for the new jail project and authorizing the temporary closure of the Treasurer’s Office for necessary renovations.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move deemed crucial for the community’s social services infrastructure, the Codington County Commission approved an emergency application for a federal transitional housing grant.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Brad Howell, provided the County Commissioners with a detailed monthly report on the department's activity and revenue for October 2025. The statistics highlight significant financial intake from various services, an active inmate monitoring program, and the introduction of new law enforcement technology.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Superintendent, Randy Falvey, presented updates on ongoing projects, winter readiness, and new equipment rental rates during the County Commission meeting last Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Former State Representative Byron Callies (R-Watertown) has announced his candidacy for the District 5 House of Representatives, aiming to return to the state legislature with a focus on economic development and public safety. In an exclusive interview with Northeast Radio SD on Wednesday, Callies outlined his motivation

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Harrisburg man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred two miles south of Watertown on Wednesday evening, November 5, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Harrisburg, South Dakota, man died Friday, November 7, from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred late Thursday evening approximately two miles south of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts continues to provide exceptional support to local veterans, reporting to the Codington County Commissioners that over $1.48 million in retroactive compensation payments have been delivered to area veterans and their dependents this year.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H is off to a strong start for the new program year, with growing participation across all age groups and several major events on the calendar.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) delivered its annual report to the Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday, beginning the meeting with positive news regarding a major local development project. Before the formal presentation of the annual report by WDC Executive Director Chris Clifton, it was announced that the State of South Dakota is preliminarily set to grant $400,000 for the Calvin Industrial Park Load Station Project.