Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is preparing to vote on a residential expansion this Monday, June 15, 2026, as it reviews the creation and development agreement for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Number 24.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting, officials were presented with a stark contrast: while the community faces a sharp increase in economic hardship and housing instability, the county managed to secure rare financial savings on a local infrastructure project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Youth Diversion Program reported an 87% success rate this fiscal year. Director Louis Canfield told commissioners that 266 of 386 referred youth have completed their diversion plans, which address issues ranging from substance use to property damage. The program connects youth with screenings, mental health evaluations, and educational courses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tensions flared at Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting as local representatives raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing operations of the J&J Earthworks gravel pit in Elmira Township.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel changes and outlined upcoming hiring efforts during their regular session.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the vote totals for the 2026 Primary Election on Thursday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 4, 2026, Codington County Commissioners meeting, Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts reported substantial financial wins for local veterans and their families.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of the sheriff’s report focused on an escalating capacity crisis within the South Dakota Department of Corrections, which is forcing Codington County to house fully sentenced state convicts for extended periods due to a lack of space in state facilities. The jail’s average daily population (ADP) for April hovered at 51.87 inmates, peaking at a high of 60 on April 19.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado delivered a monthly report to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, detailing a timeline for an expansive hazardous materials safety update, regional communications drills, and a major upcoming statewide training event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially approved three local plat resolutions during its weekly meeting on May 26, 2026, facilitating residential developments across Kranzburg and Henry Townships. While the zoning approvals were ultimately unanimous, the process highlighted the importance of board oversight when commissioners caught an administrative error on the final resolution of the morning.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has released the official polling locations for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, including a new polling place for Sheridan Township voters, who will now vote at Country Inn & Suites, 3400 8th Avenue SE in Watertown. The official notice states: “A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, in all voting precincts in Codington County.” Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Downtown Watertown is gearing up for a massive, multi-day summer festival after the Codington County Historical Society and Heritage Museum was named one of only six organizations statewide to secure a prestigious $5,000 America 250 Community Arts Grant.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties throughout the month of June, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners opened their May 19th meeting with County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey presenting a largely quiet monthly report, noting, “obviously we’re done with the white stuff thankfully, so we got the plows and everything off”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators in South Dakota and Idaho linked him to an alleged online solicitation and sexual exploitation case involving a 13‑year‑old girl, according to newly filed court documents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC (CRES) has formally submitted an application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a permit to construct a 120-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Codington County. Representing an estimated capital investment of $174 million, the project is designed to enhance grid resilience, curb transmission congestion, and maximize existing regional renewable energ

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Absentee voting operations are actively underway across Codington County ahead of the anticipated 2026 Primary Election cycle, according to a comprehensive departmental report delivered by County Auditor Brenda Hanten during Tuesday’s Commissioner meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veteran’s Service Office (VSO) will officially migrate its administrative headquarters to downtown Watertown late this summer, following commission approval of a new commercial lease agreement that simultaneously lowers county rental expenditures and eliminates long-standing vehicular access obstacles for area veterans.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Highway Department has issued a formal public service announcement regarding an upcoming emergency road closure on a heavily utilized commercial thoroughfare, necessitated by structural deck degradation following previous seasonal weather shifts.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a strategic effort to arrest an expanding line item in the public defense budget, the Codington County Board of Commissioners authorized the immediate creation of a new, full-time Pretrial Case Manager position within the Community Service Office. The position, classified at competitive pay grade 40, is designed to perform routine, non-legal coordination duties that are currently billed to the county treasury at premium attorney ho