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Early Morning House Fire Destroys Home in Estelline
Northeast Radio SD News – Estelline, SD – A home in Estelline was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning after flames broke out in the 200 block of 5th Street North.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Community Rallies Around Uecker Family After Passing of 23‑Year‑Old Renner Uecker
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD/Watertown, SD - Communities across northeast South Dakota are coming together to support the family of Renner Dean Uecker, a 23‑year‑old Watertown native who passed away on April 11 after suffering a sudden and severe brain bleed caused by a rare viral complication.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 203 min read


Rapidly Spreading Grass Fire Contained Near Lake Poinsett Saturday Afternoon
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - A fast‑moving grass fire near Northwest Lake Drive and SD Highway 28 was brought under control Saturday afternoon after firefighters from multiple departments worked for nearly two hours to stop the flames from reaching nearby homes.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 191 min read


SDDOT to Host Public Meeting for Highway 28 Bridge Replacement Near Lake Poinsett
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Poinsett, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed project to replace a bridge structure on S.D. Highway 28. Area residents, commuters, and business owners are invited to attend a public meeting and open house to learn more about the project and provide feedback.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 82 min read


No Injuries Reported After Large Tree Falls on Hayti Home
Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - Emergency responders were called to a residence in Hayti early Friday morning after a large tree collapsed onto a house, damaging the structure and bringing down live power lines.

Steve Jurrens
Apr 31 min read


Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office Reports String of Arrests Over 11-Day Period
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding several arrests made across the county between March 18th and March 28th, 2026. The incidents ranged from drug-related offenses and DUI stops to sex offender compliance violations.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 302 min read


SDDOT Invites Public Input on Highway 21 Reconstruction Project Near Hayti
Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced it is seeking input from the local community and stakeholders on a proposed reconstruction project for a vital section of South Dakota Highway 21.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 142 min read


Local Resident Meets “Scraping By” as SDDOT Celebrates Snowplow Naming Contest Winner
Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - The Watertown Area of the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) officially welcomed its newest named fleet member on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as local contest winner Mike Marshall of Bryant visited the Hayti Maintenance Shop to meet “Scraping By.”

Steve Jurrens
Mar 82 min read


Hamlin County Deputies Honored with Life Saving Award for Rescuing Infant
Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - In a ceremony at the Hamlin County Courthouse, two local heroes were recognized for their decisive actions that saved a young life. On March 3, 2026, the Hamlin County Commissioners presented the Life Saving Award to Deputy Vidmar and Deputy Ries.

Steve Jurrens
Mar 31 min read


Mid-Session Momentum: District 4 and 5 Legislators Navigate Tax Policy, Public Safety, and Economic Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session moves past its midpoint, area representatives from Districts 4 and 5 are navigating a heavy workload of over 640 introduced bills. With “Crossover Day” approaching—the deadline for bills to move from their chamber of origin—lawmakers are reporting a mix of legislative victories and committee-room frustrations.

Steve Jurrens
Feb 153 min read


Icy Conditions Lead to Two-Vehicle Crash Near Castlewood
Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Icy road conditions contributed to a two-vehicle injury crash early Friday morning northwest of Castlewood, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 161 min read


Navigating the Choice for Hamlin County Sheriff: New Year Brings Reelection Bid and New Challenger
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the calendar turns to 2026, the race for Hamlin County Sheriff has officially taken shape with two local candidates announcing their intentions to lead the county’s law enforcement efforts for the upcoming term.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 91 min read


Kansas Silver Alert Recipient Located Safely in Hamlin County
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - An 86-year-old Wichita, Kansas, woman was safely located in Hamlin County on Thursday afternoon after being the subject of a multi-state Silver Alert.

Steve Jurrens
Jan 11 min read


Highway Patrol to Conduct January Sobriety Checkpoints in 16 Counties
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced plans to hold sobriety checkpoints across 16 counties during January.
The scheduled enforcement efforts will take place in the following counties: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Clay, Davison, Day, Hamlin, Hanson, Hughes, Jones, Lawrence, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Pennington, and Spink.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 28, 20251 min read


Fatal Farming Incident Reported Near Lake Norden
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - A 55-year-old Lake Norden man died Saturday following a farming incident southwest of town.
At approximately 11:28 a.m. on December 20, the Watertown Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive adult male. The individual had been discovered by a caller at a rural location about four miles southwest of Lake Norden, where he was found pinned by a tractor.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 23, 20251 min read


Hamlin FFA Awarded Grant for New Chapter “Uniforms” to Support Local Members
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD: The Hamlin FFA chapter is one of only 10 programs across the state selected to receive a new set of official blue corduroy jackets, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of student participation in agricultural leadership.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 22, 20252 min read


Lake Norden Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Child
Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - A Lake Norden man has been sentenced in Hamlin County Circuit Court following an investigation by the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office that began earlier this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 30, 20251 min read


Single-Vehicle Crash near Estelline Results in No Injuries
Northeast Radio SD News - Estelline, SD - Emergency crews from Estelline and the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident on the evening of Monday, November 24, 2025, that resulted in no injuries.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Emergency Crews Respond to Rollover in Hamlin County; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - Emergency responders were called to the scene of a rollover crash in Hamlin County on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred on County Road 446, approximately a few miles north of South Dakota Highway 28.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 19, 20251 min read


Watertown Man Faces Drug, DUI Charges Following Traffic Stop Near Estelline
Northeast Radio SD News - Estelline, SD - A 40-year-old Watertown man was arrested on multiple drug and driving under the influence (DUI) charges last Monday following a traffic stop north of Estelline, according to a release from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 14, 20251 min read
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