Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County is moving to hire a quality control expert to oversee the installation and performance of major mechanical systems in its new detention facility project, commissioners learned during Tuesday’s meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Public comment at Tuesday’s Codington County Board of Commissioners meeting featured local resident James Simmons raising questions regarding public phone access, proposed law enforcement radio encryption, and county legal reporting, prompting commissioners to test their call-in system live in commission chambers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners approved precinct consolidations for the 2026 General Election, authorized more than $1 million in net county claims, and processed routine monthly financial reports during Tuesday’s meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners continued their fiscal planning for 2027 on Tuesday, taking a close look at line items for commission operations, contingency funds, court-appointed attorneys, and soil conservation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Coroner Terry Sorensen presented his department’s annual report and 2027 budget request to the County Commissioners, highlighting death investigation trends from 2025 and mid-2026 before navigating a discussion over law enforcement radio upgrades.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Equalization Office is tackling a busy late-summer schedule that includes ongoing property reappraisals, staff hiring, and preparations for a mandatory five-year review of tax-exempt properties across the county.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners continued their 2027 budget review during their August 4, 2026, meeting, focusing on mandated county expenses and funding requests from outside non-profit agencies.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to 10 years of a suspended prison sentence, probation, and 40 days of jail time after admitting to abusing his 7‑year‑old child in a January incident that left the boy with significant bruising across his back and shoulder, according to court records and police reports.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the open public comment period at the Codington County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Watertown resident Zach Thompson presented local budget concerns and introduced a four-part government efficiency proposal.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the results of the 2026 primary runoff election during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Register of Deeds Ann Rasmussen presented a monthly operations update and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell presented his June 2026 monthly report and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s meeting, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado presented his monthly report and 2027 budget request to the Codington County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman originally facing attempted murder charges for stabbing her fiancé in the chest earlier this year has been sentenced to prison after striking a plea deal with prosecutors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local group opposed to Codington County’s newly adopted gross receipts and use tax will begin circulating a petition Thursday, July 30, seeking a public referendum on Ordinance 83, according to organizers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted Thursday to approve a conditional use request allowing storage units and an office within an existing structure at 15 11th Street NE, located in the R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential District.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary following a felony drug conviction stemming from an April 13 traffic stop in Watertown, according to court records.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County 4‑H members will showcase months of learning, leadership, and hands‑on project work during the 2026 4‑H Achievement Days, set for August 3–6 at the Codington County Extension Complex, 1910 West Kemp Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Planner Luke Muller presented a brief 2027 budget update to commissioners Tuesday, reporting that the Planning Board’s expenses will remain largely unchanged next year despite a busier schedule and full board membership.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners wrapped up Tuesday’s meeting with confirmation that next week’s regular meeting will be moved due to election‑related requirements.